MIDDLE EAST

Gaza Rises: Elections End Two-Decade Stasis, Reshaping Palestinian Political Future

adminMay 15, 2026May 15, 202605 mins

Gaza Rises: Elections End Two-Decade Stasis, Reshaping Palestinian Political Future By Paul V Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 15, 2026 RAMALLAH, Occupied West Bank – After two decades of political stagnation, Gaza has cast its vote. The recent local elections, the first since 2005, signal a profound shift in Palestinian democratic processes. This historic moment…

Iran Demands “Comprehensive Agreement” Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict, Global Economic Fallout

adminMay 6, 2026May 6, 202605 mins

Iran Demands “Comprehensive Agreement” Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict, Global Economic Fallout By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | May 6, 2026 TEHRAN – Iran is demanding a “fair and comprehensive agreement” in negotiations with the United States to de-escalate the burgeoning Middle East conflict. This declaration follows President Donald Trump’s unilateral announcement of a temporary…

Israeli Forces Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in International Waters

adminApril 30, 2026April 30, 202603 mins

Israeli Forces Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in International Waters By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 30, 2026 The crew aboard Greenpeace International’s Arctic Sunrise has reported that Israeli forces have unlawfully boarded and harassed vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, approximately 45 nautical miles west of Greece’s Kythira Island and…

UAE Quits OPEC Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, Rattling Global Energy Markets

adminApril 29, 2026April 29, 202606 mins

UAE Quits OPEC Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, Rattling Global Energy Markets By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 29, 2026 DUBAI, UAE – In a seismic shift for global energy dynamics, the United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, 2026. The decision, driven by a renewed focus on…

Child Brides, Death Sentences: Iran’s Twisted “Divine Justice”

Bing JabadanApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026014 mins

Child Brides, Death Sentences: Iran’s Twisted “Divine Justice” By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 20, 2026 TEHRAN, Iran – In the Islamic Republic of Iran, a chilling paradox unfolds daily: while the state’s justice system enforces capital punishment for a broad spectrum of “crimes against God,” it simultaneously sanctions and promotes the marriage of…

Systemic Sexual Violence: Israeli Forces Rape Palestinian Detainees

Bing JabadanApril 17, 2026April 17, 202608 mins

Systemic Sexual Violence: Israeli Forces Rape Palestinian Detainees By Bing Jabadan – TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 17, 2026 GAZA STRIP, Palestine – Disturbing allegations of widespread and systematic sexual violence, including rape, perpetrated against Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention centers have emerged, raising urgent calls for international investigation and accountability. This report compiles harrowing testimonies and…

Pakistan Leads Urgent Push for US-Iran Peace Amid Escalation

adminApril 16, 2026April 16, 202605 mins

Pakistan Leads Urgent Push for US-Iran Peace Amid Escalation By Paul V Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 16, 2026 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan has emerged as a critical player in a high-stakes diplomatic initiative, actively advocating for a new round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. A high-level Pakistani delegation, led by…

Hormuz Flashpoint: Iran’s “Last Warning” to US

adminApril 14, 2026April 14, 202605 mins

Hormuz Flashpoint: Iran’s “Last Warning” to US By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 14, 2026 STRAIT OF HORMUZ – A chilling radio exchange between Iranian revolutionary forces and a U.S. destroyer has unveiled a dramatic escalation of tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Following the initiation of a U.S. military operation…

Iranian Civilians Face Annihilation: Ceasefire Crumbles

adminApril 13, 2026April 13, 202607 mins

After 21 hours of intense negotiations in Islamabad, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced a definitive breakdown in talks with Iran. Both nations cast blame for the failure, leaving an already fragile ceasefire hanging by a thread and escalating regional tensions. Iranian Civilians Face Annihilation: Ceasefire Crumbles By Paul V. Young TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 13,…

Strait Of Hormuz Remains Shut Despite Ceasefire; 230 Oil Vessels Stranded

adminApril 10, 2026April 10, 202604 mins

Strait Of Hormuz Remains Shut Despite Ceasefire; 230 Oil Vessels Stranded By Paul V. Young – TheNATIONWEEK.com | April 10, 2026 DUBAI, UAE – A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has failed to restore critical energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, with a leading UAE oil executive declaring the vital…

Shipping Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz After Iran’s Closure

Architect of Defense: Atty. Sheila C. Sison, VP Sara Duterte’s Lead Counsel

Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Escalating Lebanon Strikes

BI Strengthens Refugee Protection on National Refugee Day 2026

BI Arrests US Healthcare Fraud Fugitive in $2 Billion Scheme

Philippines Tops Global Retirement Destination Rankings in 2026

Gaza Rises: Elections End Two-Decade Stasis, Reshaping Palestinian Political Future

Iran Demands “Comprehensive Agreement” Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict, Global Economic Fallout

Israeli Forces Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla in International Waters

UAE Quits OPEC Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, Rattling Global Energy Markets

Child Brides, Death Sentences: Iran’s Twisted “Divine Justice”

Systemic Sexual Violence: Israeli Forces Rape Palestinian Detainees

Pakistan Leads Urgent Push for US-Iran Peace Amid Escalation

Hormuz Flashpoint: Iran’s “Last Warning” to US

Iranian Civilians Face Annihilation: Ceasefire Crumbles

Strait Of Hormuz Remains Shut Despite Ceasefire; 230 Oil Vessels Stranded