Middle East Experience

Everything from crayfish and cacti to freshwater mussels and iconic American species such as the Venus flytrap is in danger of disappearing.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 40% of animals, 34% of plants in US are at risk of extinction

Algeria's civil society is once again being targeted by the authorities. With the judicial dissolution of the human rights league LADDH, yet another human rights group critical of the government has been shut down – the outlook could hardly be worse. By Sofian Philip Naceur..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Human rights in Algeria: Banned, intimidated, driven into exile

The trio will organise trilateral events in the framework of the Indian presidency of the Group of 20 rich and developing nations and the UAE’s hosting of COP28..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: India, France, UAE agree to work on climate change, biodiversity

A senior IDF official dismissed any rumors that the IDF had been asked to or might assist Syria with its difficulties from the earthquake.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Operation Olive Branch: IDF launches rescue op after deadly Turkey earthquake

The earthquake killed more than 2,200 people and injured thousands more in Turkey and northwest Syria.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US authorizing aid to Turkey following deadly earthquake

For Jamal Hemmou, the machines and the music they play are more than just songs; they are an essential part of Palestinian and Arab heritage..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Last vinyl repairman in the West Bank hopes to save musical heritage

In recent years, water theft and shrinking water resources have forced authorities to ration supplies..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Plugging the holes in Jordan’s water crisis

The United States has imposed strict restrictions on dollar transfers to Iraqi banks, with the aim of preventing such transfers to countries under US sanctions such as Iran, Syria and Russia..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Russia, Iraq discuss impact of US sanctions on economic ties

Qatar repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the simmering scandal. Authorities in Belgium have released four suspects, including a former Italian non-governmental organisation boss that were accused of bribery in the…..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Belgian authorities release four members accused of involvement in EU scandal

Algerian analysts saw the political reactions as excessive and described them as laden with political and electoral calculations and driven by a desire to curry favour with the authorities..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: For Algerian politicians, showing loyalty to regime takes precedence over press freedom