Middle East Experience

The United Nations and NGOs are warning of an imminent famine in the Gaza Strip -- a designation based on strict criteria and scientific evidence.But the difficulty of getting to the most affected areas in the Palestinian territory, besieged by Israel, means there are huge challenges in gathering the required data.- What is a famine? -The internationally-agreed definition for famine is outlined by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), an initiative of 21 organisations and institutions including UN agencies and aid groups.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Famine', 'starvation': the challenges in defining Gaza's plight

By Timour Azhari and Laila BassamBEIRUT (Reuters) -Ziad Rahbani, the Lebanese composer and musician who built a distinct Lebanese sound from Western and Arabic musical roots, and whose sardonic critique of the country's sectarian politics rang true to Lebanese across the divides, has died.He was 69.Rahbani was much-loved across Lebanon and his words remained relevant across generations, from those who grew up with him during the 1975-90 Civil War, to the post-war generation who have struggled to shake the war's legacy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Ziad Rahbani, Lebanese musical giant and sardonic critic, dead at 69

The US and Israeli negotiating teams departed Qatar on Thursday to continue consultations in their respective countries. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rubio stresses commitment to Gaza ceasefire, returning hostages in meeting with families

It is crucial not to sever modern Jewish history from the interim, desert experience of the past two thousand years.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The unpromised land: Exile experience cannot be severed from modern Jewish history - opinion

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed the previous trade minister "deceived him" and questioned if he was "a puppet" over an ammendment to a presidential decree.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Colombian presidency outraged over alleged coal shipments to Israel

The suspect was found hiding on a crane suspended in the air.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: WATCH: Israeli police apprehend remaining suspect in Kfar Yona ramming attack at construction site

Other Hamas and Palestinian sources said that Hamas captors have been instructed to murder any live hostages if the IDF gets close.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Arab media claims Hamas fears possible joint US-Israeli ops. to free hostages in Gaza - report

Russian buyer activity eased and fell out of the top 10, while Ireland debuted at sixth place, highlighting growing European interest in Dubai real estate, according to Betterhomes' latest quarterly report
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate: Property market soars 46% in Q2 2025, says Betterhomes report

"There has never been a better time to be a Prime member," Stefano Martinelli, VP Amazon Middle East told Arabian Business
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Amazon extends Prime Day sale due to ‘thoughtful shopping’ shift in UAE, Saudi, says chief

London Gate will serve as the launching developer, while OCTA Properties will handle sales and marketing for all three Dubai projects
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate: London Gate launches three residential projects under new OCTA Properties deal