Tunisia’s presidential election on Sunday features incumbent Kais Saied running virtually unopposed, with his main critics, including a key opponent, in jail. This election marks the end of Tunisia’s democratic experiment, three years after Saied’s power grab, following the country’s reputation as the birthplace of the Arab Spring. Polling stations open at 8:00 am amidst concerns over the lack of true opposition to Saied’s candidacy.
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Karim Attiyeh, a Lebanese-born technologist and co-founder of Ramp, has been recognized by Forbes Middle East as a billionaire with a net worth of $1.3 billion, making him the youngest Arab-American billionaire in the US and the sixth Arab-born billionaire in the country. Attiyeh's fintech startup has rapidly grown, serving over 40,000 businesses and achieving a valuation of nearly $16 billion by 2025. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreSaudi Arabia is set to sign investment deals worth approximately $4 billion with Syria during the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum in Damascus, attended by a delegation of over 120 Saudi investors. This initiative aims to enhance economic ties following recent violence in Syria, amid efforts to rebuild the country's economy and counter Iran's regional influence. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreVoices of Resistance: Diaries of Genocide (Comma Press, 2025) features diary entries from four Palestinian women—Batool Abu Akleen, Sondos Sabra, Nahil Mohama, and Ala’a Obaid—chronicling their experiences during the genocide in Gaza from 2003 to 2025, highlighting themes of adaptation, displacement, and the impact of war on personal relationships and childhood amid ongoing violence. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has urged Arab and Muslim leaders to take decisive action against the Israeli blockade of Gaza, citing a severe famine that has led to nearly 100 civilian deaths, including 80 children, due to malnutrition. Hamas condemned the lack of response from regional leaders and called for immediate humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of 2.25 million people in the Strip. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a "horror show," highlighting mass devastation, soaring malnourishment, and intensive Israeli military operations leading to further displacement. He condemned attacks on UN facilities, urged adherence to international law, and called for Security Council reform to enhance cooperation and peace efforts amid global conflicts. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreTunisian President Kais Saied met with Masad Boulos, a senior adviser to former US President Donald Trump, to discuss the suffering of children in Gaza, presenting distressing images to emphasize the humanitarian crisis. Saied condemned the ongoing violence against Palestinians, asserting that international legitimacy is failing and calling for global awareness and action to end these injustices. Want More Context? 🔎
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