Iran nuclear deal in discussion
In Seoul’s East Asia Foundation and in the presence of a large number of journalists, from different countries, a forum was held to discuss the Iran nuclear deal titled, “Iran nuclear deal in a shifting geopolitical context”. The forum was moderated by Moon Chung In, professor in department of political science in Yonsei University, and […]
Korea’s LG open their own store in Jordan
LG Electronics, one of Korea’s pioneering companies, has been making extensive efforts to expand in the Middle Eastern market, opening a number of branches for heir luxury goods. One of their latest venues is the opening of their branch in Jordan’s capital, in Makka street, which is famous for its luxury shops. Over 250 Jordanian […]
Egyptian youth and homophobic dilemma
Ever since the legislation of gay marriage in the US, the LGBT phenomena took over the world, and naturally it wouldn’t stay away from one of the most taboos-filled countries, Egypt. Egypt has dealt with its share of homosexuality and homophobia and LGBT issues over the years, and it always ended badly, with people either […]
Iranian trilogy depicting “Muhammad” angers muslims
Iran’s most expensive film production, “Muhammad”, is set to open in the last days of August 2015 in 143 theaters across Iran before it opens in Montreal Film Festival. The religious biopic is already under attack by many Muslims who are opposed to any depiction of the prophet. The $40 million production about the childhood […]
The Aftermath of Russia-Georgia War
Russian aggression against Georgia started in early 1990s, when Moscow responded to Georgia’s move to its independence with open military and economic support to the separatist forces in two regions of Georgia – Abkhazia and South Ossetia. On early August 2008 it began its assault on Georgia. Moscow justified the invasion of Georgia with an […]
Egyptian underwater treasures exhibited for the first time
Spectacular ancient Egyptian treasures are to be exhibited for the first time having been discovered underwater in the submerged ruins of the near-legendary cities of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus., according to Guardian report. A finely sculpted statuette of a pharaoh and a golden-eyed depiction of god Osiris are among antiquities to be unveiled in a major […]
Bahrain’s first female bodybuilder challenges society
The 32-year-old bodybuilder, Haifa Musawi began working out a decade ago after finding a personal trainer to help her overcome obesity – a widespread problem in the oil-rich region. “I had a problem with obesity and I used to like bodybuilding,” says Musawi, as a young girl, she would seek out publications with articles and pictures about […]
41 ‘caliphate’ plotters arrested in UAE
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say 41 people will go on trial for trying to “seize power and establish a caliphate” in the Gulf nation. Attorney General Salem Saeed Kubaish said the suspects planned to “carry out terrorist acts on UAE territories”, the group of suspects included UAE nationals and foreigners. It is the […]
Gaddafi’s son sentenced to death over war crimes
A court in Libya has sentenced Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of deposed leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, and eight others to death over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution, reports BBC. More than 30 close associates of Gaddafi were tried for suppressing peaceful protests during the uprising. Saif al-Islam was not in court, but has […]
Female police manages to control harassment in Egypt
Head of fighting violence against women department, colonel Manal Atef said that female police forces managed to limit sexual harassment in Eid and other festivals. and she added in an interview on local TV, that harassment is a society’s problem that requires efforts from all society’s organizations, and she adds that she sees that misuse of […]
Egypt, Managing Editor of the AsiaN's Middle East Bureau, Graduate Student of Mass Communication and Journalism at Ahram Canadian University 
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