Migrant workers reveal exploitation in Jordan's textile industry

Dissipated dreams Denial of leave Lower than minimum wage Translation tricks Weak inspections Shurooq Alnsour is an investigative and data journalist based in Jordan with a focus on underreported social and environmental issues Huda Alhanayfah is an independent investigative journalist from Jordan specialising in human rights and environmental issues. She is the founder of the Kayf? podcast and a member of the Marie Colvin Journalists' Network. She previously worked at ARIJ and Free
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Turkish-Armenian normalization process on the right path: Pashinyan

A normalization process between Armenia and Türkiye is proceeding on the right path, with the establishment of diplomatic ties and the opening of sealed borders only a matter of time, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said, underlining the importance of the continued will to reach regional peace and stability.
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Forbidden City, Topkapı Palace to form cultural bridge between Türkiye and China

China and Türkiye are preparing to take steps toward a major cultural collaboration by linking two of the world’s most iconic palace museums — Beijing’s Forbidden City and Istanbul’s Topkapı palace — in a move to strengthen cultural ties between the two nations through mutual exhibitions that bring together treasures from both imperial legacies.
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Trump’s Yokosuka Spectacle: The Pageantry of Power and Japan’s Hidden PFAS Crisis

When President Donald Trump strode onto the flight deck of the USS George Washington at Yokosuka, Japan, it looked like a campaign scene, perhaps choreographed for his unconstitutional 3rd term bid. The imperial president, flanked by sailors and television cameras, praised the might of the U.S. armed forces and declared that “America is respected again.” […]
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The Turkish Path

Imagine a country that has historically found itself as the epicenter of all that comes as a blessing and a curse. A country that has hosted many emperors, civilizations, kings and khalifates. A country that has blended, maintained and carried culinary traces, anthropological expressions and hosts thousands of years of architectures from the birth of civilizations to the modern society
| Economy

Whitewashing the Gaza Gas Exploration

The Quest for Gaza’s Energy, Part 2 Read part 1 here In 2019, UNCTAD (the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) reported that the occupied territories lie above sizeable reservoirs of oil and natural gas wealth in Area C of the occupied West Bank and off the Gaza Strip. However, as UNCTAD warned, the […]
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Rethinking Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME A Policy Past Its Prime

In business, an edge is earned. In U.S. diplomacy, it is handed out – nepotism with a human cost. Corporate America calls it a “sustainable competitive advantage,” the factor that separates market leaders from the rest, reflecting a company’s key competencies. In American foreign policy, however, winning can be guaranteed – and the price is […]
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Syrians must reckon: Assad regime was not the root of all evil

Targeting Arab unity During secret meetings, my father spoke of Arab unity, analysed documents, and smuggled into Syria copies of al-Hurriya, the ANM’s newspaper. Back then, people would share political ideas and be heavily involved in activism. “We thought that it was only a matter of time before Arabs would regain their rightful place in world politics,” my father would say. What about
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Norwegian Peace Council Rejects Peace Prize Winner

Norway’s largest peace organization, the Norwegian Peace Council, has announced that it would forego its traditional torchlight procession for the Nobel Peace Prize winner this year after widespread dissatisfaction with the Nobel Committee’s selection of Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado as this year’s laureate. Eline H. Lorentzen, Chairwoman of the Peace Council, explained that: We […]
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Israel home destruction amid truce points toward Gaza annexation

"Calm isn’t measured by statements, but by the silence we need to catch our breath," said Rahma Saadallah, 42, displaced from Gaza City’s Shuja’iyya district. "The children wake up terrified, and I can’t reassure them. How can I explain that the war is over when they hear explosions every night?" Abu Shaaban now gathers local children for informal lessons after months without schooling.
| MENA

Peace in Gaza Depends on Palestinians’ Right to Remain – and Return

Amid some extremely cautious optimism for peace following a tenuous and incomplete ceasefire in Gaza, any hope for Gaza’s future depends significantly on a little-noticed point in President Donald Trump’s original 20-point peace plan. The plan’s twelfth point says, “No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be […]
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The Post-Gaza Rebalancing in the Middle East

On October 9, when the Gaza ceasefire took effect, it was regarded as the first phase of a 20-point peace plan drafted by the White House. Neither Israel nor Hamas liked the full plan. But the former was pressured by Trump and the latter by a set of Arab states, particularly Qatar, Egypt and Turkey. […]
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The Rubio Doctrine: Neocons Are Back!

According to several recent news reports, the two major Trump foreign policy shifts last week are the handiwork of Marco Rubio, the President’s Secretary of State and (acting) National Security Advisor. As with all neocon plans, they will be big on promises and small on delivery. First up, according to Bloomberg it was Rubio who […]
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The Neocons Have Finally Found a Way Into MAGA Hearts

“Neocon” may have become a dirty word, but after a few years, their agenda is back in play. And no doubt many of their players, too. After being banished to the wilderness for plunging the nation into a 20-year war, the neocons fell flat with the Trump base in Ukraine and lost the thread with […]
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US contractor on how Israel, US forces killed Gaza aid seekers

What is your professional background? What were you doing in Gaza during this time? What did you do when you realised this? What was the overall framework? Who was in control? You have spoken publicly about the involvement of contractors in killing Palestinians. Could you clarify further details? What was the moment you decided to resign from the company and speak out publicly? Did you see
| MENA

A Trumpian Headache

President Donald Trump’s use of the U.S. military to kill persons on speed boats in international waters, or in territorial waters claimed by other sovereign nations – all 1,500 miles from the U.S. – has posed grave issues of due process. The Constitution’s guarantee of due process requires it for every person, not just Americans. […]
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The Irreversible Tides: Israel’s Isolation and the Gaza Genocide

The escalating global antipathy toward Israel, increasingly visible in cultural concepts like concerts, cinemas and sports events, underscores a profound international shift. This trend raises critical questions: How has Israel’s image been irrevocably damaged by the Gaza genocide? What are the implications of Israel becoming the most internationally reviled state? How is this deep isolation […]
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Israeli Scramble for Gaza’s Gas Reserves

The Quest for Gaza’s Energy, Part 1 As the Second Intifada was about to begin in September 2000, PLO leader Yassir Arafat celebrated a natural gas discovery in a fishing vessel about 30 kilometers off the Gaza Strip. “This will provide a solid foundation for our economy, for establishing an independent state with holy Jerusalem […]
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A Warning from Lebanon

In not quite one year since the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, Israel has broken the ceasefire 4,600 times. It has killed hundreds of people, including infants, demolished tens of thousands of homes and annexed five areas of Lebanon. It was supposed to withdraw completely. This situation is being replicated in detail in Gaza. In particular, […]
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Israeli minister hosts UK anti-Islam figure Tommy Robinson

Jewish condemnation Several British Jewish organisations, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council, both of which are pro-Israel, condemned Robinson’s visit. Criminal Record and Incitement Robinson has a long criminal history, having been imprisoned five times over the past two decades for offences including fraud, contempt of court, and drug crimes. Most recently, he served seven months for contempt of
| MENA

Which Arab teams have qualified for the World Cup so far?

Who could still qualify The UAE or Iraq could still make it through to the finals, but only one has a chance with the two Arab teams facing each other over two legs in November. The winner of that clash will then play an intercontinental play-off, so it is a rocky road for both sides.
| MENA

Somaliland’s war on the press deepens

“This conviction of a journalist sadly illustrates the increased repression facing news professionals in Somaliland, where around twenty journalists have been arrested or detained since the beginning of the year. The Somaliland government must absolutely put an end to their repression of independent journalism, which has intensified since it came to power in December 2024. We call on the government
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Iraq's new offshore pipeline to dramatically boost oil exports

— وزارة النفط العراقية (@mediaofficeoil) October 11, 2025 ">ceremony that the project is "one of the most important strategic undertakings" in Iraq’s export network and is designed to modernise the country’s southern oil infrastructure. Abdul Ghani said the project includes several important facilities, such as a 48-inch-diameter pipeline that runs 70 kilometres with 61 kilometres offshore and nine kilometres onshore. The minister added that
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Evaluating Trump’s Claim that Ukraine Can Win the War

“Ukraine,” U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on September 23, “is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back.” He came to this completely revised conclusion apparently having been briefed on battlefield and economic conditions by U.S. officials, including Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellog and Mike Waltz, who served […]
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The Defeat of Israel and the Rebirth of Palestinian Agency

For decades, the prevailing notion was that the ‘solution’ to the Israeli occupation of Palestine lay in a strictly negotiated process. “Only dialogue can achieve peace” has been the relentlessly peddled mantra in political circles, academic platforms, media forums, and the like. A colossal industry burgeoned around that idea, expanding dramatically in the lead-up to, […]
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Can Trump Revive the Strategic Arms Control System He Helped Wreck?

For the first time in several years, there is some positive movement between Russia and the United States on strategic arms control. In late September 2025, Vladimir Putin proposed that Moscow and Washington agree to extend the New Start Treaty – which is set to expire automatically in February 2026 – for one year. That […]
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Jeremy Corbyn, Zahra Sultana launch Your Party in Manchester

An electric evening in Liverpool — the heart of solidarity, unity and hope. An amazing reception for @zarahsultana, Liverpool Community Independents and local campaigners. We are building a mass movement up and down the country. Be part of it at https://t.co/0bhBHhX3KI pic.twitter.com/9Xc4UKdnb7 — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) October 10, 2025 “US, UK GO TO HELL!” World Transformed conference march in Manchester yesterday — bonkers people. “With activists
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MENA Sports Wrap: Egypt and Algeria qualify for World Cup

From World Cup drama to viral moments and record-breaking fortunes, the MENA region saw another fascinating week in sports. Mo Salah fired Egypt into the 2026 World Cup with a decisive performance against Djibouti. In Istanbul, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec claimed gold and went viral once again for his trademark cool composure, while Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to cross the
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When Presidents Kill

During the past six weeks, President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. troops to attack and destroy four speed boats in the Caribbean Sea, 1,500 miles from the United States. The president revealed that the attacks were conducted without warning, were intended not to stop but to kill all persons on the boats, and succeeded in […]
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Activists reflect on two years of horrific Israeli war on Gaza

"Two years into Israel's devastating assault on Gaza, the genocide continues with no clear end in sight," Mutahir Ahmed, ICJP's Head of Lega, said to The New Arab. "The scale of destruction, famine, and mass death - driven by Israel's systematic violations of international law – has rendered Gaza almost unrecognisable."
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War Criminals Don’t Face Trial – They Get Retirement Deals

Ten years from now, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and countless others who enabled or excused the destruction of Gaza will almost certainly be dead – perhaps passing away peacefully one night during a restful dream. What they leave behind, however, is a legacy shaped not only by their actions but by how those […]
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Two years of Gaza genocide: An interactive timeline

The plan would see a final prisoner exchange conducted in return for a phased Israeli withdrawal and an end to the war, followed by Hamas disarmament, international troops in Gaza, and a temporary international administration of the Strip. Not many are optimistic about its viability given Israel's stated aim of retaking Gaza and even resettling Israelis there, with many in
| MENA

Tony Blair and the Gaza Trap: Continued Colonial Control Disguised as ‘Transition’

Reprinted with permission from The Kucinich Report. Gaza is an occupied territory. Its borders, airspace, imports, exports, and even calories are controlled by Israel and its Western backers. Gaza does not need another flag flown above its ruins; it needs the right to rebuild on its own terms. The Mirage of “Transition” Western governments are preparing […]
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'Please get dad home': UK family urges Sumud activist's release

No response from UK government According to Azzougarh, Sumud activists face three options. They can sign a paper admitting they entered Israel illegally, which could complicate future travel and visas. They can request deportation within 72 hours, which Ducker chose. Or they can refuse the process altogether, which usually means appearing in court and being deported after 96 hours. 'Please get my
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How Germany uses Nazi-era laws to silence Palestine solidarity

Nazi legacy Weaponising antisemitism  History has clearly repeated itself  Instead of the Jews, Palestinians are now under threat  The same thing does not have to happen in exactly the same way  To say what everyone can see with their own eyes  It was Holocaust then and it is Holocaust today  No matter who denies it, people will have known it later  But it will be too late—where was
| Voices

Tanzania’s October elections in jeopardy

The Tanzanian government has intensified political repression, raising grave concerns that the general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, will not be free and fair. The authorities have suppressed the political opposition and critics of the ruling party, stifled the media, and failed to ensure the electoral commission’s independence. The authorities need to stop muzzling dissenting voices and the media, and instead
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How America Started WWIII

War is ugly and it leaves in its brutal wake not just death and destruction, but also a seemingly endless number of people whose minds and bodies are permanently damaged. Yet, despite these grim aspects of war, the unsavory affair is still quite common within our species and its existence has come to seem, at […]
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Free Speech and Its Discontents

“It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.” — Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press… “ – First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution The modern concept […]
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How Arab and MENA countries reacted to Trump's Gaza plan

Palestine: divided responses Egypt: cautious support framed by security concerns Saudi Arabia: joint support with emphasis on partnership — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) September 30, 2025 Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt. The Foreign Ministers of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia,
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Nigeria urged to shield whistleblowers from retaliation

She lamented that despite the essential role that such courageous individuals play in ensuring that powerful actors in the society are held accountable, they continue to face harassment and intimidation, legal hurdles, retaliation instead of protection, sometimes paying for their selfless acts with their lives or liberty. . Ms Eweje therefore urged the National Assembly to prioritize the passage of a robust
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Charlie Kirk's mourners think only the White Man can be a martyr

Truthfully, it wasn’t just the memorial; the weeks since Kirk’s assassination have felt like the death of Comrade MAGA. Multiple people have been punished for benign remarks about Kirk. Matthew Dowd was fired and Jimmy Kimmel was suspended until recently. The parallels between Israel's and Kirk’s violence run deep. Those who are shocked have conveniently ignored the violent rhetoric Kirk sowed.
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KRG employees await July salaries, pin hopes on oil exports

— محمد شياع السوداني (@mohamedshia) September 25, 2025 ">announced Iraq will resume Kurdish region oil exports to Turkey after a two-year pause, calling it a historic agreement. — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) September 25, 2025 ">post on the X platform, "We welcome the announcement that the Government of Iraq has reached an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government and international companies
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Tariff changes may redraw competition in auto market

Türkiye has decided to impose additional customs duties on vehicle imports from all countries outside the European Union and the 24 nations with which it has Free Trade Agreements — a move that benefits China and the United States, which previously faced tariffs of up to 60 percent, but will make Japanese cars more expensive.
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The Time Israel Assassinated a Nonviolent Christian Poet

For many Evangelical Christians in America, support for the state of Israel is a central religious dogma. Dispensationalism, the idea that the Old Testament should be taken literally, is often cited as the reasoning behind why Americans should support the modern state of Israel. As Senator Ted Cruz put it “growing up in Sunday school, […]
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The Department of War Is Back!

Originally appeared at TomDispatch. My fellow Americans, my critical voice has finally been heard inside the Oval Office. No, not my voice against the $1.7 trillion this country is planning to spend on new nuclear weapons. No, not my call to cut the Pentagon budget in half. No, not my imprecations against militarism in America. […]
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Burkinabé journalists Adama Bayala and Alain Traoré finally free

“RSF is relieved to learn of the long-awaited releases of Adama Bayala and Alain Traoré, almost two months after the liberation of Guezouma Sanogo and Phil Roland Zongo. The columnist and journalist spent nearly 14 months in the Burkinabe armed forces. These forced conscriptions may be legal under the general mobilisation decree, but they should never have been arbitrarily targeted
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Albert Einstein, Palestine, and Israel Today

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous and influential scientists of all time. His theories and equations regarding time, energy, space, and gravity are foundational to modern physics.Less well known, Einstein was very political, with strong beliefs and a willingness to act on them. The book Einstein on Israel and Zionism documents what he […]
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More Than a Boat: The Gaza Flotilla as a Symbol of a Growing Global Movement

One needs only to examine the actions and rhetoric of the Israeli government to fully appreciate the profound significance of the solidarity flotillas bound for Gaza. As the latest and most significant of these efforts, the Global Solidarity Flotilla sets sail, Israel’s hostile discourse has intensified, articulated most forcefully by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. […]
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