Middle East Experience

President Donald Trump has slashed US aid and vowed a major rethink on helping the world. A controversial effort to bring food to Gaza may offer clues on what's to come.Administered by contracted US security with Israeli troops at the perimeter, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is distributing food through several hubs in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.An officially private effort with opaque funding, the GHF began operations on May 26 after Israel completely cut off supplies into Gaza for over two months, sparking warnings of mass famine.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump vowed to remake aid. Is Gaza the future?

In a small village on the coast of southern Morocco, women gather in a house to create collaborative works of textile art, and also earn a living.Several hunch over large canvasses, embroidering their latest piece at the women-only workshop, in the village of 400 people. Some of their works have been shown internationally."This project has changed my life," said Hanane Ichbikili, a 28-year-old former nursing student turned project creative director."And yet I had never held an embroidery needle before," she told AFP.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Moroccan women embroider 'art with purpose'

UAE petrol prices remain unchanged after Fuel Price Committee reveals June fill-up costs
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE freezes petrol prices for June 2025

RTA announces new roads and bridges on major roads in Dubai
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai announces major road project with new tunnels in Jumeirah

An unseasonal rainstorm battered the Egyptian city of Alexandria on Saturday, flooding roads and damaging seafront businesses in the latest bout of erratic weather to hit the region.Hailstones pelted the city overnight, forcing people to flee cafes as gusts of wind blew the ice pellets through windows, according to footage posted on social media.Lightning lit up the skies and underpasses were submerged.Alexandria governor Ahmed Khaled Hassan raised the alert level and emergency crews worked through the morning to tow cars and clear debris.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sudden hailstorm lashes Egypt's Alexandria

VALERY WAS more than just a comrade. He was brave. A rock in times of chaos. A man of quiet courage and deep conviction. Bobby often spoke of how Valery made him a better soldier and a better man.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A brit milah for two: Welcoming life, honoring the fallen

Once, Salita fought other boxers in the ring; now he fights for other boxers to give them a shot at getting in the ring.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The Jewish boxer: Dmitriy Salita represents Judaism in and out of the ring

Despite being overrun on the first day, the GHF volunteers and efforts were able to distribute around 3.8 million meals in Gaza.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: GHF's new Gaza aid initiative surpasses first major hurdle

The foreign ministers of several Arab countries, who had planned to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend, condemned on Saturday Israel's decision to block their trip.The ministers condemned "Israel's decision to ban the delegation's visit to Ramallah (on Sunday) to meet with the president of the State of Palestine, Mahmud Abbas", the Jordanian foreign ministry said.Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain had been expected to take part alongside the secretary-general of the Arab League, according to the statement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Arab ministers condemn Israel 'ban' on planned West Bank visit

OPEC+ countries including Saudi Arabia and UAE announce increase to oil production levels
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: OPEC+ countries announce oil production increase