See founders and supporters of ISIS
Today, Turkey is the only state that is actually directly fighting Daesh. Syria, Iran and Russia and the Western powers themselves never directly fought Daesh….
Iran uses sectarianism in own policy
Iran has been sending thousands of troops to Syria since the war broke out in 2011 and has been supporting extremist Shiite groups like Hezbollah….
Names and meanings of Eight Arab countries
Borders have changed and moved over time throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Many of the countries currently embroiled in conflict, while boasting ancient…
Europe: Turkey violated own constitution
Turkey violated its own constitution and international law in the widespread crackdown following July’s failed coup, the Council of Europe said in a statement on…
Egypt will rule out Muslim Brotherhood prisoners from pardon list
The second list of pardoned prisoners in Egypt will not include members of the Muslim Brotherhood detained on “charges of committing acts of violence”, a…
USA coalition destroys 168 ISIS oil tankers – Video
In the largest air strike of its kind to date, Coalition airstrikes destroyed a fleet of 168 ISIL oil tanker trucks near Palmya, Syria, Dec….
Russia: Syrian army controls 93 % of Aleppo
Syrian army ground forces and allies have liberated 52 blocks in the eastern parts of the city of Aleppo from the grip foreign-backed militants and are…
UK Government has failed the Christians of Syria and Iraq
Senior Anglican clergy have accused the British government of failing to take seriously the urgent plight of Christians facing persecution and death in Syria and…
15 years of jail for female circumcision in Egypt
Egypt has stepped up the penalty for female genital mutilation, raising the minimum prison sentence from three months to five years. The maximum penalty is…
Dubai: 13th International Film Festival – Photo
The festival, which will run until the 14th of December, will bring together industry experts, critics, producers and actors at the home of DIFF, to celebrate the…