Middle East Experience

Albusaidi stressed that peace in Yemen could only be a strategic decision taken by Yemenis and that it cannot be imposed from outside..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Oman calls for formation of inclusive government in Yemen

A group of over 30 governments met this week to discuss the global terrorist threat posed by Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah, the State Department said on Friday.“Participants discussed Hezbollah’s ongoing global terrorist plotting, weapons procurement, and financial schemes, and outlined how Hezbollah may adapt in the future to evade law enforcement detection,” according to a statement.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) also looked at ways to disrupt “Hezbollah terrorist and criminal activities, and associated networks.”“LECG participants noted that these actions demonstrate the growing recognition among our partners about the need to cooperate on our efforts to counter Hezbollah’s global terrorist networks,” the statement read. This was the group’s ninth meeting, which gathered countries from the Middle East, South America, Central America, Africa, Indo-Pacific and North America. Europol was also present at the meeting in Europe, but the State Department did not specify where it was held.Several countries have designated Hezbollah as a terror group in recent years, following Washington’s lead.Others have banned or limited Hezbollah’s activities in their respective countries, including participating in pro-Hezbollah parades.The US designated the group as a terrorist organization in its entirety in 1997. But French refusal to blacklist the group in its entirety has hindered international efforts to pressure Hezbollah and get them to disarm. They were the only group allowed to keep their weapons following the 1975-90 Civil War in Lebanon.Hezbollah claims it is a resistance force against Israel, which continues to occupy certain pockets of Lebanese territories, including the Shebaa Farms and the northern part of Ghajar.Read more: US diplomat upbeat after maritime border talks with Lebanon, will head to Israel
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Over 30 governments gather to discuss Hezbollah’s ‘ongoing global terrorist’ plots

Indigenous people are being forced out from so-called protected areas..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Western Nonprofits Are Trampling Over Africans’ Rights and Land

Both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war are trying to control the narrative, but it's the journalist's job to report the truth.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The difficulties in accurately reporting on the Russian-Ukrainian war

Torture and mistreatment of Palestinians by the PA and Hamas may amount to crimes against humanity, HRW and Lawyers for Justice said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hamas and PA torture of jailed Palestinians is 'crime against humanity' - HRW

Sanctions do not ban the import of Syrian phosphate but key Russian and Syrian players involved in the trade are sanctioned by the US or Europe..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Europe revives Syrian phosphate imports

The Ukraine investigation has shown what the ICC is capable of, and that same approach must be applied to other situations like Afghanistan..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The ICC at 20: Double standards have no place in international justice

The USS Samuel B. Roberts sank in 1942 during Battle of Samar in which it contributed against significantly more powerful ships.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: WWII ship USS Samuel B. Roberts found, is deepest wreck identified

A crowdfunding campaign in Egypt has successfully secured 40 million Egyptian pounds ($2.1 million) to purchase the drug Zolgensma which a young Egyptian child must take before turning two years old, according to local media reports.The prescription drug Zolgensma, sold by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis, is the most expensive in the world as one spinal injection costs $2.1 million, according to Clinical Trial Arena.It’s used to treat children who are less than two years old and who suffer from spinal muscular atrophy – a genetic disease that has several types and that weakens the muscles hence resulting in problems in movement, Zolgensma explained on its official website.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.It is given as a one-time infusion into a vein. According to Shorouk News, the young child, Ruqayyah, who is one year and 11 months old, suffers from spinal muscular atrophy type 2.Symptoms of spinal muscular atrophy type 2 start to appear when a child is between six months old and 18 months old, according to Cleveland Clinic.It affects the lower limbs and while children who suffer from it may be able to sit up, they cannot walk. Unlike muscular atrophy type 1 – which kills most children who suffer from it before they turn two years old – most children with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 live into adulthood. In an interview with Shorouk News on June 6, Mohammed Suleiman, Ruqayyah’s father, said that his daughter was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 when she was one year old. Given how expensive the treatment is, he appealed for donations from the public. Egyptians, including prominent businessmen, actors and athletes, supported the campaign by donating money and took to social media to urge others to donate by bank transfer to an account supervised by Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity. In an empathetic gesture that was widely praised, students at the Faculty of Commerce - Cairo University canceled their graduation party and donated the money allocated for the celebration to Ruqayyah’s family, according to Cairo24 news website.Ruqayyah’s parents rejoiced upon learning the amount needed to buy the drug has been secured. Videos circulating on social media showed people celebrating in front of the family’s house in Alexandria.People across Egypt also voiced their happiness that the campaign has been successful with many taking to social media to commend those who made donations.“The love, kindness and solidarity we see in Egypt is truly extraordinary,” one user wrote on Twitter.“I never doubted [our people’s] kindness. I am so happy for Ruqayyah. May she get well soon,” another wrote.Read more:Saudi Arabia to invest $3.4 billion in vaccine, biomedical drugs sectorUS court puts ban on Juul vaping products on holdBeijing to reopen schools, Shanghai declares victory over COVID-19
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Egyptian family raises mln to buy world’s most expensive drug for ill daughter

Ukraine’s intelligence service said on Saturday that Russia was aiming to drag Belarus into the war, after missiles were fired from Belarusian territory into a northern border region.“Today’s strike is directly linked to Kremlin efforts to pull Belarus as a co-belligerent into the war in Ukraine,” the Ukrainian intelligence service, which is part of the defense ministry, said on Telegram.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read more:Moscow removes Polish flag from Soviet massacre memorialUp to 80 fighters from Poland killed by Russian troops: Defense ministryDozens of Russian missiles rain down on military sites across Ukraine
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Ukraine accuses Russia of aiming to drag Belarus into war