Thursday, November 21, 2024

Tag: middle east

Oil Prices Plunge Over 6% as Middle East Tensions Ease

International oil prices dropped by 6% on Monday due to Israel's limited strikes on Iranian military facilities, easing supply fears.

Israel Strikes Back: Targeting Hezbollah’s Financial Lifelines

Israel escalates its offensive against Hezbollah, targeting financial institutions to cut funding as the group nears collapse.

Is Your Tap Running Dry? How War and Technology Are Worsening Water Scarcity

Warnings are growing that a combination of war, AI, and population growth could significantly worsen global water shortages in the future.

Israeli Defense Chief Tells Iran: Gaza’s Fate Could Be Yours

Israel recently warned Iran, following its missile attacks, that it could face consequences similar to those seen in Gaza and Beirut.

Lost at 11, Found at 21: Yazidi Woman’s Daring Rescue from Gaza

A Yazidi woman who was kidnapped by the Islamic State (IS) at age 11 was rescued from the Gaza Strip after a decade.

Can Biden and Macron Broker Peace? Lebanon on the Brink of Ground Conflict

On Wednesday, the United States and France took steps to establish a temporary ceasefire in the impending ground war in Lebanon.

U.S. Response to Beirut Crisis: More Troops Head to the Middle East

The U.S. plans to send additional troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

UN Secretary-General Condemns Beirut Bombings: A Call for Action!

The UNSC has called an emergency meeting to address a series of explosions involving pagers targeting Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group.

Gaza’s Children to Receive Polio Vaccine During Ceasefire

In Gaza, a polio resurgence has prompted a limited ceasefire starting September 1 to facilitate vaccinations for 640,000 children.