June 2020

The coronavirus is being worshipped as a goddess in parts of India, as Indian media reports that believers are leaving offerings to the new deity, “Corona Mai.”Women in some villages…

Sunni politicians are putting pressure on the Kadhimi government to determine the fate of Sunnis displaced during the fight against the Islamic State. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi Sunnis…

China is looking to increase its influence in war-torn Syria, and using the coronavirus pandemic to accelerate these plans. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: China shows greater interest in Syria,…

Saudi Arabia reported its highest ever increase of 3,717 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the total in the Kingdom to 112,288.The city of Riyadh had a particularly high increase, with…

Israel’s High Court ordered the state to cancel the Regulation Law that enables to retroactively legalize settlement homes built on private Palestinian lands. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel’s top…

In Baghdad, there has been a non-stop barrage of criticism of the US-Iraqi talks beginning today.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: US-Iraqi dialogue launched amid pro-Iranian smear campaign

On a short visit to Israel, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expressed concern over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s annexation plan and called upon the government to return to the two-state…

Suweidah province has seen large-scale protests against the Syrian regime.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Syria regime mobilises supporters after Suweidah anti-Assad protests

Doctors across Lebanon went on strike Wednesday, protesting a spate of recent attacks on front line medical staff, and calling for tougher laws to be put in place to protect…

"I don't think there is anyone who thinks that the state should be the owner of an airline, so the idea of nationalization is not on the agenda," Finance Ministry…