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A United Nations humanitarian worker reported on the dire situation in Gaza, emphasizing the widespread suffering and lack of safety for civilians. Gemma Connell, the Gaza team leader for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), spoke to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about the extreme levels of destruction she has observed in the region over the past month. …

The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration reports that over three months of near-daily hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border have led to the displacement of more than 76,000 people in Lebanon. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October, the border region has experienced an upsurge in violence. The latest reports indicate continuous fire exchanges between Israeli forces …

As the Middle East faces a period of heightened instability and tension, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a critical trip to the region. This marks his fourth journey to the area in just three months, underscoring the urgent focus on de-escalating the potential for the Israel-Hamas conflict to expand into a more extensive regional dispute. Blinken’s …

“Ongoing Hostilities Intensify Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah; Regional Tensions Escalate Following Hamas Leader’s Death” Continued skirmishes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have heightened tensions after the recent killing of Hamas’s deputy leader, Saleh al-Arouri, in a Hezbollah-dominated area of southern Beirut on Tuesday. Israeli air raids targeted the peripheries of Majdalzoun in the south, areas adjacent to a …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna have agreed to collaborate on measures to prevent the conflict in Gaza from escalating into a broader Middle East war. This agreement comes in the wake of recent strikes in Lebanon and Iran, as reported by the State Department. During a phone conversation, the diplomats emphasized the need …

Josep Borrell, the chief of EU foreign policy, is scheduled to visit Lebanon for three days starting Friday. His itinerary includes meetings with several key Lebanese figures: Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati, interim Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, and the Commander of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun. Borrell’s visit will also feature an interaction with …

Israel’s Defense Minister has unveiled a plan for the next stage of the ongoing war in Gaza. This strategy outlines a shift in Israeli military operations to a new, scaled-back combat method in northern Gaza, while affirming the continuation of the conflict against Hamas in the southern part of the territory for as long as necessary. In anticipation of a …

Overview of Divorce Rates in Arab CountriesDivorce rates in Arab countries vary significantly, influenced by cultural, social, and legal factors. Understanding these rates requires a nuanced look at each country’s socio-economic conditions, legal frameworks, and cultural attitudes towards marriage and divorce. Country with the Highest Divorce Rate in the Arab WorldAs of recent statistics, Egypt has reported the highest divorce …