Jordan’s Interior Minister, Mazen Faraya, recently met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jordan, Sheri Ritsema-Anderson, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields. The discussions focused on supporting the Jordanian government’s efforts in hosting refugees and addressing the economic and social repercussions that have impacted the public budget and all aspects of life. Faraya called on the international community to provide adequate funding for the Syrian crisis response plan and to support local communities hosting refugees by establishing…

Turkey has announced a victory in an arbitration case against Iraq, with the Iraqi government being ordered to compensate Ankara. The case details have not been disclosed, but this development highlights the ongoing legal disputes between neighboring countries. The arbitration ruling resulted from a long-standing disagreement between Turkey and Iraq, with both nations presenting their arguments before an international tribunal. The decision in favor of Turkey is expected to have significant financial implications for Iraq, though the exact amount of…

In his first address to the US Congress, the head of Tibet’s government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering, warned that Tibet is dying a “slow death” under Chinese rule. He expressed concerns about the fading focus on alleged abuses in Tibet amid growing concerns about China’s expanding military, pressure on democratic Taiwan, and crackdowns on minority groups in China’s Xinjiang region. Tsering, also known as the Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration, urged the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to reverse or change…