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Tunisia – President’s rejection of the Constitutional Court bill rises new crisis
Following the Tunisian President, Qais Said, refusal to conclude the draft Constitutional Court bill and return it to Parliament, political division widened in Tunisia while opinions and readings of the position of the head of state…
A Tunisian revives the use of the Italian mill
Ziad bin Madi, a young man from the Nzala area in the Zaghouan Governorate, holds an academic degree yet unable to find a job; therefore, an idea to revive a mill from the Italian colonial era in the early 1950s popped up in his mind.…
People of Baghdad mark Ramadan with hopes for the pandemic to end
On the occasion of Ramadan, Iraqis exchange warm wishes along with many rituals like hanging lanterns, decorations, crescent, and stars in the streets and near mosques. This Ramadan is witnessing exceptional conditions due to the pandemic…
Salaries Cutoff Causes Low Demand in Iraqi Markets Ahead of Ramadan
Amid economic meltdown and stagnant markets, Iraqi citizens receive Ramadan holy month, not to mention that salary cutoff has been the norm for the last 4 months. Merchants complain about the economic disastrous status quo as markets are…
Soaring Prices Denys Erbil’s Citizens from Purchasing Basic Food Items for Ramadan
Despite the fact that Ramadan brings high demand for various food items, markets in the Kurdistan region, which were used to be crowded with buyers, are barely working. This low demand was accompanied by soaring prices of basic food…
Food Insecurity Aggravates Displaced People’s Agony in Ramadan
Amid dire humanitarian conditions and widespread severe food insecurity, Al- Shaab camp's displaced persons receive Ramadan. Bereaved families rely heavily on food assistance they receive from humanitarian organizations. Refugees added that…
The 9th International Baghdad Security, Defense, and Military Industries Exhibition to conclude
The Baghdad International Exhibition was concluded with widespread participation of international and local companies. For the first time, Iraqi military productions of medium military equipment were shown, while the Ministry of Interior…
On the Anniversary of the Lebanese Civil War, Activists Calls for A Grass-root Revolution While…
Upon the Liberals' call to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the Lebanese civil war that marks the 23rd of April, activists organized a sit-in at Martyrs' Square in solidarity with the Lebanese Army. They raised banners in support of the…
Bridge Commentator Saray is a Picturesque View that Marks Maysan Governorate
In Maysan Governorate, Bridge commentator Saray is deemed among the most impressive constructions in the region. It was named after the Saray region, and it connects it with Siria. What is remarkable is the fact that it looks like the Paper…
The reconstruction encourages the residents of Raqqa to return to their homes
The Raqqa city witnessed a surge in urban activity following its liberation from ISIS, contributing significantly to the city’s reconstruction, over the last two years, which has been one of the primary reasons for residents and people to…