Middle East Experience

Seven journalists arrested covering Amhara protests..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Ethiopia must respect rights to protest and media.

Sudan's military and the RSF militia are fighting for power while the country's civilian population watches helplessly from the sidelines. The bloody events over the last few days can be summed up in one sentence: this is not a civil war. An analysis by Karim El-Gawhary..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Sudan army versus the RSF: The generals' power struggle

A fragile 24-hour armistice was approved on Tuesday amid growing calls for the cessation of fighting. Qatar and the African Union Commission (AUC) stressed the need for a peaceful resolution…..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar FM joins African Union to call for peace in Sudan as fighting intensifies

Political squabbling has affected the country’s economy, stopping it from passing a law allowing Kuwait to borrow money..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Kuwait to dissolve parliament again as political row persists

State Department approval of the sale comes about two weeks after Turkey dropped its objections to Finland joining NATO..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: US approves F-16 upgrade after Turkey eases stand on NATO

Nazem Ahmad, who has owned works by Picasso and Warhol, suspected of laundering money for militant group..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UK imposes sanctions on art collector accused of financing Hezbollah

Esports has seen increased interest in recent years, with its global market value expected to reach billions of dollars and many countries eager to tap into this lucrative industry..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Experts say Qatar can compete in global esports industry. Here's how

Qatar’s moon sighting committee will convene on Thursday right after Maghrib prayer. The Eid Al Fitr crescent cannot be seen in the Arab and Muslim countries with the naked eye…..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Astronomers across region say Eid crescent 'cannot be seen with naked eye on Thursday': IAC

Under the constitution, a referendum is only possible if two-thirds of parliament vote for it and a 12-member constitutional body approves..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran’s supreme leader rules out referendums on divisive issues

Experts are also unsure if the arrest of Ghannouchi will trigger a mobilisation of Islamist rank and file against the authorities or Ennahda being weakened and divided..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Uncertainty in Tunisia whether Ghannouchi’s could be prelude to wider showdown