
The Viability of a Southern State in Yemen
The sentiment for an independent state is strong and widespread in the south of Yemen....

How Covid-19 Stress-Tested Relations between Residents & Citizens in K...
As Kuwait announced its first COVID-19 case on February 24, it stress-tested relations between citizens...

Iran’s Predicament: COVID-19, Economic Mismanagement, and Sanctions
COVID-19 presents a major threat to the global economy and the health of millions of...

Yemen: Will a Divided Nation End the State?
The nation, meaning the people of Yemen, will endure against all odds, as they have...

As Iran Coronavirus Deaths Rise, Rouhani Hits Back at Criticism
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hit back at criticism over the country’s response to the coronavirus...

Saudi Arabia Detains 298 Public Officials in New Corruption Probes
Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the detention of hundreds of government officials, including military and...

COVID-19: A Unifying Enemy for the Gulf Region?
In an era of hyper-globalization, the global pandemic known as “COVID-19” (also referred to as...

Kuwait to Halt Commercial Passenger Flights, Declare Public Holiday
Kuwait will halt all commercial flights to and from the Gulf Arab state starting Friday...

Saudi Arabia Asked State Agencies to Prepare for Sharp Budget Cuts
Saudi Arabia has asked state agencies to submit proposals for cuts of at least 20%...

Coronavirus: Iran Records Jump of 1,000 New Cases as 63 Die in 24-hours
Iran has now recorded around 9,000 coronavirus cases in the country, nearly a thousand more cases in...

Hadi Government Calls on US to Designate Houthis as Terrorists
A minister of the UN-recognised government of Yemen has called on US Congress to designate...

Iranian Hardliners Consolidate Power in Parliamentary Takeover
Iranian hardliners swept the majority of seats in last Friday’s parliamentary elections, building a strong...