My first encounter with the Middle East came alive through the captivating pages of One Thousand and One Nights and the sweeping visuals of David Lean’s epic Lawrence of Arabia (1962). These narratives painted vivid portraits—endless deserts shimmering …
This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his third official visit to Washington since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January—the most of any world leader. The two discussed the contours of a potential cease-fire in Gaza, as …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been visiting U.S. leaders in Washington D.C. Among them is U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. The meeting was held on Wednesday. In a press release, Daines highlighted his interview on Fox News about the meeting where he …
The concept of peace in the Middle East has long been synonymous with fleeting negotiations, shattered ceasefires, and political mirages. However, recent years have unveiled a shift in regional diplomacy, marked by a surge of normalization agreements, …
Huawei Technologies is trying to export small quantities of AI chips to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, an effort to establish a foothold in markets dominated by Nvidia Corp. despite ongoing manufacturing challenges. Huawei seeks AI chip customers in …
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger is currently making strenuous efforts to secure a more prominent role for Austria in Middle East diplomacy, as evidenced in particular by the establishment of the “Vienna Trilogue” with Germany and Israel and …
Iran-Israel conflict risks spike oil to $150 if Strait of Hormuz closes. Geopolitical risks loom over global markets amid tactical military responses. U.S.-Iran tensions underscore uncertainties over spare oil capacity. Analysts cite $200 billion in …
This handout satellite picture provided by Maxar Technologies and taken on June 22, 2025, shows damage after US strikes on the Isfahan nuclear enrichment facility in central Iran.Photo: VCG The US State Department issued a "worldwide caution" for …
Hummus, a high-protein and fibre food, is the subject of our Top 8 today. With a history going back at least five centuries, Egypt, Syria, and Palestine all make claims to its origin. National claims aside, no one disputes that hummus is a Middle Eastern …
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