"There are a number of families ... military operations are paused now for their evacuation," Mustafa Bali, head of the SDF media office, told Reuters.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: More civilians leave Islamic State's Syria enclave, delaying final assault
Saudi moves against regional rivals bearing fruit
The game of influence has become more sophisticated with Saudi Arabia emerging as the leading pivot of power..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi moves against regional rivals bearing fruit
Mashrou Leila light up London's Roundhouse in edgy defiance
'This is f***ing realness!': Lebanese band Mashrou Leila kick off their first UK tour at London's edgy venue Roundhouse with their charismatic combination of heartfelt lyrics and hypnotic beats..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Mashrou Leila light up London's Roundhouse in edgy defiance
Will latest interest rate hike break Tunisia’s back?
Following Tunisia's third interest rate hike in 12 months, economic and political experts sound the alarm on shrinking purchasing power while the nation's largest trade union calls for protests.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will latest interest rate hike break Tunisia’s back?
Cyberization means it's not your daddy's war anymore
New technology is infiltrating the old conflict between Turkey and outlawed Kurdish militants, and soldiers may have to sacrifice their smartphones for safety.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cyberization means it's not your daddy's war anymore
Turkey becoming minefield for foreign journalists
Three foreign reporters in Turkey have seen their accreditations terminated, while the renewal applications of 50 others remain unanswered since December, fueling concern that Ankara is seeking to drive the foreign media out.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey becoming minefield for foreign journalists
Mired in recriminations, Turkish-Egyptian ties remain stagnant
Prospects for improved relations between Ankara and Cairo appear dimmer than ever following recent executions in Egypt.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Mired in recriminations, Turkish-Egyptian ties remain stagnant
Women break their silence at Lebanon's monodrama festival
The Lebanon International Women Monodrama Festival, which opens on International Women's Day, provides a platform for female voices to be heard without interruption or suppression.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Women break their silence at Lebanon's monodrama festival
Saudi Arabia denies plans to increase Zakat on local banks, investors
The General Authority of Zakat and Tax denied on Friday a Bloomberg report claiming that Saudi Arabia is considering plans to increase an Islamic tax paid by local banks and investors from 10 to 20
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia denies plans to increase Zakat on local banks, investors
Sudanese woman recalls human rights violations of Qatari authorities
A Sudanese woman spoke out on Thursday against the human rights violations she endured from the Qatari Authorities. Speaking at the Geneva Press Club conference, Sahar Abdulbaqi shared her experiences
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Sudanese woman recalls human rights violations of Qatari authorities