August 2018

Saudi financial officials reissue warnings against cryptocurrencies after internet Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Trading in Bitcoin illegal in Saudi Arabia, officials warn

Turkey's central bank on Monday announced it was ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure financial stability after the collapse of the lira, promising to provide banks with Source:…

In light of the breakthrough achieved by female candidates in Tunisia’s municipal elections, women are hoping the 2019 presidential election will also witness more female participation. Source: Al Monitor Full…

Syrian officials’ statements about the coming battle for Idlib are alarming the residents of the rebel-held province. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Idlib locals worry as regime offensive looms

Jerusalem's Ramadan Dabash is encouraging Palestinians to unite in an Arab voting bloc for the upcoming municipal election despite a fatwa against them participating. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Arab…

A total of 9,795 people were diagnosed with cancer over the past 17 years due to breathing in fire smoke and toxic dust in the 9/11 attacks, of which 420…

Qatar is funding a high-profile lobbyist to influence the upcoming US Senate elections in November, according to US media reports this week. Michael Soliman is the New Jersey Democrat's Bob…

A recent poll indicates a slight increase in support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah, mainly due to US policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but those numbers are countered…

The Iranian and US presidents are slated to address the UN General Assembly on the same day next month — but the prospect of direct talks between the two leaders…

Saudi air defense forces destroyed a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Najran on Monday. According to an Al Arabiya news channel correspondent, Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed the Source:…