In an effort to confront fake news and terrorism propaganda fomented by the Iranian regime, social media giants, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, have recently suspended and blocked a number
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: After disinformation campaign, Iran’s embarrassment in cyberspace
Are Russia, US back to square one on Syria?
Days before the Syrian foreign minister's visit to Moscow, Russia's ambassador to the United States met with US officials to discuss concerns over a possible US retaliatory attack on Syria. The meetings come amid Syrian preparations to retake Idlib and an increase in the Russian and US naval military presence in the Mediterranean.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Are Russia, US back to square one on Syria?
Why Iran must legislate away rampant corruption
To successfully tackle corruption, Iranian authorities should address the environment that enables graft and nepotism instead of merely detaining those who engage in such practices.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Iran must legislate away rampant corruption
Gaza girls take the plunge in male-dominated sport
After her father's death by Israeli shelling, a teenager from Gaza decided to realize his dream — having an international swimmer in the family.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza girls take the plunge in male-dominated sport
Is there hope for reforming Libya’s shattered economy?
In an interview with Al-Monitor, Libyan Economy and Industry Minister Nasser al-Dersi talks about the Government of National Accord’s new economic reform program and the challenges it faces.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is there hope for reforming Libya’s shattered economy?
NATO training mission faces challenges in Iraq
NATO training mission is expanding in Iraq, but the mission could empower Iranian-backed elements in the Iraqi state.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: NATO training mission faces challenges in Iraq
Turkey connecting Syria's al-Bab to its power supply
Turkey's State Electricity Generating Company has been awarded the contract to supply al-Bab, in northern Syria, with electricity.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey connecting Syria's al-Bab to its power supply
US cuts millions of dollars' worth of aid to Palestinians
The United States continues to cut funds that had been designated as aid for the Gaza Strip and West Bank, this time withholding hundreds of millions of dollars.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US cuts millions of dollars' worth of aid to Palestinians
FIFA red cards Palestinian soccer leader
The latest FIFA decision to ban Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub points to the world soccer association’s possible shift in its actions toward Israel and Palestine.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: FIFA red cards Palestinian soccer leader
Basra residents reeling from contaminated drinking water
Thousands are being sickened by water polluted with chemicals and bacteria in Basra, but the government has not taken action to stem the crisis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Basra residents reeling from contaminated drinking water