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Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.Tehran, Iran – Iran’s currency has been registering new lows amid ongoing economic turmoil that is also reflected in a planned budget for next year that effectively shrinks public spending.Each United States dollar was priced at about 1.36 million rials in the open market on Wednesday in Tehran, its highest rate ever, before the Iranian currency slightly regained ground on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermonlist 2 of 3Turkiye…
Drone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF’s alternative government.Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group says the country’s army struck a fuel market in the city of Nyala, the RSF’s administrative capital, as part of an intensified aerial campaign against its positions in South Darfur.For three consecutive days ending Thursday, military drones and warplanes pounded strategic RSF sites across Nyala, including the international airport, military positions and training facilities.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2Is peace in Sudan possible?list 2 of 2‘No negotiation, no truce’ with RSF, says senior Sudan officialend of…
US wants to move to phase 2 of ceasefire in January, is frustrated by Israeli ‘delays’, reports Israel’s Channel 12.The White House wants to move beyond phase one of the Gaza ceasefire process in January, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back, creating friction with United States President Donald Trump’s senior team, according to Israeli media reports.Israel’s Channel 12 quoted senior White House officials as saying the US hopes to announce the establishment of a Palestinian technocratic government to run day-to-day affairs in Gaza in early January, a key provision of phase two of the plan to end…
Syria’s foreign ministry condemned the attack as a ‘desperate attempt to undermine security and sow chaos’.At least eight people have been killed and more than 18 injured when an explosion struck an Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs province, according to local officials.The attack targeted the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood of Homs during Friday prayers, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3How will Syria deal with its growing security challenges?list 2 of 3Syria says key ISIL leader captured near Damascuslist 3 of 3Syria says senior ISIL…
Saturday’s AFCON showdown between Nigeria and Tunisia could potentially decide who finishes top of Group C.Who: Nigeria vs Tunisia What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations Where: Fez Stadium in Fez, Morocco When: Saturday, December 27, at 9pm (20:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on media Sport from 17:00 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream.Nigeria were left to rue their inability to convert chances in their opening match, and the former champions can ill afford a repeat when they face a resolute Tunisia side in Saturday’s pivotal clash in Fez.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1…
Statement comes day after Saudi Arabia told Yemeni separatists to withdraw from eastern governorates seized this month.The United Arab Emirates has welcomed Saudi Arabian efforts to support security and stability in Yemen and remains committed to backing stability in the country, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.The UAE statement on Friday came a day after Saudi Arabia said it hopes Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), will end an escalation and withdraw its forces from the eastern provinces of Hadramout and al-Mahra.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Analysis: Yemen’s future after the separatist…
Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza’s medical system.A cohort of 168 Palestinian doctors have received their advanced medical certifications in Gaza amid the rubble of what was once the Palestinian territory’s largest hospital.The graduation took place in front of the destroyed facade of the al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City on Thursday. It was a symbolic act of resilience as the doctors, calling themselves the “Humanity Cohort”, completed their Palestinian Board certifications under extraordinary circumstances after two years of Israel’s war.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Palestinian couple’s wedding turned…
I had just begun my third year studying English translation at university when the war started. The onslaught turned my life upside down – it erased colours, shattered dreams, and broke my spirit. University education – the centre of my life and ambition – stopped. Gaza itself came to a standstill amid unprecedented destruction.Like all families in Gaza, my family and I have suffered greatly during this war. Two years of genocide robbed us of our health and sense of stability. We were forced to flee 10 times, moving from northern Gaza to Khan Younis in the south, then to…
Public debt reaches $14.6bn, exceeding GDP, while unemployment in Gaza hits a staggering 77 percent by late 2025.Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The Palestinian economy is undergoing a severe downturn, driven by Israel’s continued assault on Gaza, intensified restrictions on movement and trade in the occupied West Bank, and a sharp decline in both domestic and external financial resources.As the Palestinian government struggles to manage an escalating fiscal crisis, official data and expert assessments warn that the economy is approaching a critical threshold – one that threatens the continuity of state institutions and their ability to meet even basic obligations.Recommended…
As agentic AI becomes integral to Gulf operations, experts outline a comprehensive strategy to protect autonomous systems against rising threats. The rapid integration of agentic artificial intelligence across Middle Eastern industries—from healthcare and finance to public services—marks a significant shift in the region’s technological landscape. With Gartner forecasting that 33% of enterprise applications will embed agentic capabilities by 2028, Gulf nations are not only adopting AI but positioning themselves as global leaders in its deployment. However, this transformation brings unprecedented cybersecurity challenges, requiring a new approach to protecting what experts now refer to as the “AI agent workforce.” Navigating Sovereignty…