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Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury is based in Beirut and has been reporting for Mena Today for the past year. He covers news from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Turkey, and is widely regarded as one of the region’s leading experts

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A demagogue’s appeal for dialogue

Turkey

A demagogue’s appeal for dialogue

At a time when global tensions are already dangerously high, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the stage at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s foreign ministers’ summit in Istanbul to accuse Israel of sabotaging U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and shunning diplomacy. 

Jordan reaffirms its role as key Middle East mediator at EU Parliament

Jordan

Jordan reaffirms its role as key Middle East mediator at EU Parliament

On Tuesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan delivered a deeply moral and politically charged speech before the European Parliament in Strasbourg, reminding lawmakers of the urgent need to restore humanity, justice, and international responsibility — especially in Gaza.

Jordan closes its airspace to foreign airlines

Jordan

Jordan closes its airspace to foreign airlines

Jordan has announced the closure of its airspace for the second time since Israel’s surprise strike on Iran early Friday triggered a wave of retaliatory actions from the Islamic Republic.

Airspace reopens in Jordan

Jordan

Airspace reopens in Jordan

Jordan officially reopened its airspace on Saturday morning, following a temporary closure due to heightened military activity between Israel and Iran.

Saudi Arabia praised for High-Tech management of 2025 Hajj

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia praised for High-Tech management of 2025 Hajj

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have extended their congratulations to the Saudi leadership for the successful organization and execution of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, which drew nearly 1.4 million Muslim pilgrims since its start on Wednesday.

Jordan qualifies for FIFA World Cup for the first time

Jordan

Jordan qualifies for FIFA World Cup for the first time

Jordan etched its name into football history on Thursday by securing its first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Oman in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 tournament.

Khamenei rejects U.S. authority over Iran’s nuclear program

Iran

Khamenei rejects U.S. authority over Iran’s nuclear program

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declared on Wednesday that the United States has no authority to dictate Tehran’s uranium enrichment policies, amid ongoing indirect negotiations between the two countries over the Iranian nuclear program.

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