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MENA Politics

Old Succeeds New: Revival of Ottoman Hejaz Railway from Istanbul over Damascus to Jeddah

The revival of the historic Hejaz Railway and the reopening of land corridors through Syria showcase a transformative shift in Middle Eastern logistics and infrastructure-led…

iGlobenewsAugust 5, 2026

Health MENA

BBC Self-Censorship: Pulls Investigation on IDF Targeting Medics and Hospitals in Gaza

The documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack has reached audiences through alternative broadcasting channels after being left in limbo by the BBC for several months. Following…

iGlobenewsJuly 15, 2026

EU/Europe MENA Politics

Artwashing Israel’s Genocide @ 2026 Biennale: When the Red Carpets Runs Red

The Biennale Venezia which goes from 9 May to 22 November 2026 will go down in history for being the most politicized ever. With both…

iGlobenewsJune 24, 2026

Israeli Foreign Minister Saar and Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi

Africa MENA Politics

Somaliland Remains part of Somalia despite Israel’s Recognition

The focus on a possible secret deal between Israel and Somaliland misses the point. The real limit is not secrecy, but the absence of recognition…

iGlobenewsMay 26, 2026

Economics/Finance EU/Europe MENA

VW turns to Weapons Manufacturing for Israel: Has Germany lost its Moral Compass?

German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen is now in talks to begin producing equipment for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense network. The deal would see the automotive…

iGlobenewsMay 11, 2026

MENA Pioneers USA & Canada

Helen Thomas: Pro-Palestine Response Ends Career of Award-Winning Journalist

Helen Thomas (1920-2013) spent decades at the centre of American power, questioning presidents and shaping political journalism from the White House briefing room. A pioneer…

iGlobenewsMay 4, 2026

Global MENA Science/Technology USA & Canada

Israel’s Graphite Spyware threatens Democracy one Phone at a Time

Should spyware such as Graphite be implemented on smartphones to enable governments to spy on journalists, activists, and aid workers. This is spyware which no…

iGlobenewsApril 27, 2026

MENA Security USA & Canada

US Counterterrorism Chief Joe Kent Resignation saying US is fighting Israel’s War

The hasty resignation at the heart of America’s security apparatus raises serious questions about whose war is the US really fighting? Joe Kent walked away…

iGlobenewsApril 20, 2026

MENA Politics

Israel Kills 357 Lebanese on “Black Wednesday”: Is Lebanon the next Gaza?

Long-standing tensions between Israel and Lebanon are entering a brutal new phase, as escalating attacks on civilians raise fears that the situation in Lebanon may…

iGlobenewsApril 13, 2026

Modi meets with Santos da Costa and von der Leyen

Economics/Finance EU/Europe MENA

How many Indian IT Specialists can the EU accommodate in von der Leyen’s “Mother of all Deals”?

As Washington retreats behind a wall of tariffs and restrictive visas, Brussels and New Delhi have signed the “mother of all deals”. Given that the…

iGlobenewsMarch 30, 2026

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