The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is planning to build a second nuclear power plant as part of its efforts to diversify its energy sources. The country already has one nuclear power plant, the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, which began operations in 2020. The new plant is expected to further enhance the UAE’s energy security and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
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Syria’s new constitution gives sweeping powers, ignores minority rights
Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's hands, establishing a presidential-type regime without a prime minister, and granting him the authority to appoint key officials and influence the judiciary. The declaration, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, lacks protections for minorities, leading to concerns from experts about the potential for a shift towards an Islamic Republic and the exclusion of minority rights. Kurds have protested against the document, advocating for fair...
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