Middle East Experience

Journalist Tawfiq al-Mansouri was sentenced to death by Huthi de facto authorities, and is now seriously ill..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Yemen: Detained journalist denied urgent health care must be released

Responding to a video reportedly showing Russian soldiers apparently castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war, who is gagged with his hands tied behind his back, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “This horrific assault is yet another apparent example of complete disregard for human life and dignity in Ukraine ..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Ukraine: Russian soldiers filmed viciously attacking Ukrainian POW must face justice

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The Netanyahu saga has already lasted more than twice as long as it took for the Watergate scandal to unfold, and – again – no one can say when it will end.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The Netanyahu trial casts a never-ending shadow on Israel

INSIDE POLITICS: On social media, one campaign genre is already trending: viral compilations of scandalous sound bites from various Likud contenders vying for a slot in the next Knesset.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Elections: The down and dirty of the Likud primaries

Yuval Steinitz, the Knesset’s prescient philosopher, retires, ending one of the longest tenures in Israel's history. A look back on his remarkable career.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Yuval Steinitz looks back at 23 years in Israeli politics

Ukraine's military intelligence said the prison strike was a "deliberate act of terrorism." The domestic security agency said it had intercepted phone calls which point to Russia being responsible.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Accusations fly after missile strike kills dozens of Ukrainian POWs

As the global south struggles to grapple with its debt pandemic, experts question the efficacy of the IMF’s conditional lending..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The International Monetary Fund: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Heading toward November elections, the most pressing issue for many Israelis is the high cost of living – and politicians are paying attention.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Elections: Politicians notice the biggest issue: Cost of living

Ankara is carrying out unremitting attacks against the Kurds, regardless of where they are and the parties that sponsor or host them..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Despite warnings, Turkey presses ahead with assassinations of Kurdish leaders

The Houthis top negotiator last week accused the Saudi-led coalition of being “irresponsible and arrogant” for not delivering on the stipulated number of fuel shipments and flights..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Truce extension likely in Yemen but also new round of war