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Iran's Economic Crisis Sparks Widespread Unrest

December 31, 2025

Iran is facing a serious economic crisis. The value of the Iranian rial has dropped sharply. One US dollar is now worth 1. 45 million rials, compared to 820, 000 rials a year ago. This means the average Iranian worker's monthly wage is worth just over $100. Basic food and supplies are eating up enti

politics

Saudi Arabia and UAE: A Growing Divide in Yemen

December 30, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, Saudi Arabia launched an airstrike in Yemen, claiming it was targeting weapons sent by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This move marks a significant shift in the relationship between these two Gulf nations, who have been allies in the Yemen conflict. The Saudi-led co

politics

Alaa's Apology: A Look at Old Tweets and New Controversies

December 29, 2025

Alaa Abd El-Fattah, an Egyptian-British activist, recently apologized for some of his old tweets from over a decade ago. These tweets, which were seen as promoting violence, have sparked a debate in Britain. Alaa, now living in Britain, has been a well-known figure in Egyptian politics, often speaki

politics

A New Dawn in the Middle East?

December 28, 2025

The Middle East has seen more than its share of suffering. For over ten years, countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Gaza have been torn apart by war. Hundreds of thousands have lost their lives or been injured. Now, the region is at a turning point. Will it keep fighting, or will it choose pea

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Tensions Rise in Yemen as Saudi Arabia Warns Separatists

December 27, 2025

In a recent turn of events, a coalition led by Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to separatist forces in Yemen. The coalition, which backs the internationally recognized Yemeni government, has demanded that the separatists withdraw from areas they have recently seized. If the separatists do no

religion

A Call for Kindness: Pope Leo XIV's Christmas Message

December 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, the first U. S. pope, made his debut Christmas speech to a crowd of 26, 000 people. He stood on the loggia above St. Peter's Square, delivering the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" address. This speech is a summary of the world's struggles. The pope emphasized the importance of empathy and

politics

Hope in Yemen: Biggest Prisoner Swap Deal Yet

December 24, 2025

Yemen's civil war has been going on for a long time. It started in 2014 when the Houthis took over the capital. Things got worse in 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition got involved. Since then, the fighting has caused a lot of suffering. Recently, there's a bit of good news. The Houthis and the Saudi-b

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Israel's Minister Pushes for Stronger Borders and Big Changes

December 24, 2025

A top Israeli official has some strong ideas about what should happen next in the region. Bezalel Smotrich, who is the Finance Minister and also has a role in the Defense Ministry, thinks Israel needs to take control of certain areas and make sure its borders are safe. He was talking about this at

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Lebanon and Israel Clash Over Army-Hezbollah Ties

December 23, 2025

A recent incident has sparked a heated debate between Lebanon and Israel. An Israeli airstrike near Sidon killed a Lebanese soldier, but Israel claims the man had ties to Hezbollah. They say he was part of a group working to rebuild Hezbollah's infrastructure and even accused him of being a double a

finance

Lebanon's Plan to Fix the Money Mess: What You Need to Know

December 23, 2025

Lebanon is in a serious money mess. The country's economy has been struggling since 2019. The government is now trying to fix it. They want to pay back people who have money stuck in banks. This is a big deal. It could help the economy get better. The plan is to pay back small depositors first. The