Robot Restaurant Brings a Sense of Normalcy to Mosul
Since Mosul was liberated from the Islamic State (IS) four years ago, the city has shown the world its road…
As the Turkish Lira Drops, Desperation Soars
In late November, Turkey’s currency, the Turkish lira, crashed, sending the country into an economic crisis and state of desperation.…
The Taliban Silences Dissent by Strengthening its Grip on Afghanistan’s Media
Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, vast changes have taken place, particularly in the political and cultural landscape as the…
Closure of Bardo Bar Alienates Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ Community
On October 31, Bardo, one of Beirut’s landmark LGBTQ+ establishments, closed its doors. The bar’s closure comes amidst an ongoing…
Is a Middle East Democracy Silencing the Press?
On October 31, Hannibal TV, a private news channel, announced it was temporarily suspending its broadcast in response to pressure…
Ebrahim Raisi is Clueless When it Comes to Iran’s Economy
Over the past three years, Iran’s economy has rapidly deteriorated. Ongoing sanctions regimes, increasing inflation rates, persistent government corruption, political…