Middle East Experience

Ari Mahmod claimed that the rape allegation had caused him to be targeted in prison.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'In my country murder is normal': Uncle jailed for honor killing of Banaz Mahmod sues for libel

The Wall of the Righteous, dedicated to 3,900 individuals who helped rescue Jews in France during the Holocaust, was one of the vandalized sites.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Antisemitic vandal defaces Holocaust memorial, synagogues in Paris

This initiative aims to link Ras Al Khaimah's peaks and adventure facilities with Fujairah's wadis and heritage paths
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah announce major partnership; reveals UAE’s first cross-emirate hiking trail

Slight decline in Middle East airline traffic attributed to timing of Ramadan
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Middle East airline traffic dipped 1 per cent in March: IATA

On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help

The Turkish president's restrained comments hint at an evolving strategy toward Kurdish forces in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s Erdogan rebukes Syrian Kurds over decentralization calls, but keeps tone mild

Leaders urged the government to lock down the West Bank in response to terrorists' online campaigns to light fires next to Israeli communities.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect

IHG to bring iconic Kimpton hotel brand to the UAE as Dubai named for debut property
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: IHG to introduce Kimpton to UAE with Dubai hotel opening in 2026

Africans in search of a better future became the latest casualties of Yemen's decade-long conflict after a deadly strike blamed on the United States hit a migrant detention centre, killing dozens of people.The pre-dawn attack on Monday killed more than 60 people in their sleep, the country's Huthi rebels said, attributing the raid to the US military.Rubble, blood and body parts dotted the grounds of the compound in rebel-held Saada, with several buildings left in ruins, twisted metal glittering in the sun.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Migrants' dreams buried under rubble after deadly strike on Yemen centre

Amnesty International accused Iranian authorities Wednesday of carrying out a "sinister crackdown" on media outlets to conceal the truth about a deadly blast at the country's main commercial port.At least 70 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured in Saturday's explosion and ensuing fire in the southern port of Shahid Rajaee, state media reported.Iranian officials have attributed the explosion to negligence without giving a fuller explanation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Amnesty accuses Iran of 'sinister crackdown' after deadly port blast