security

FIFA’s Infantino calls for release of French jailed journalist, puts Algeria under scrutiny at World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup kicked off under the gaze of a global audience, Algeria found itself thrust into an unwelcome spotlight after FIFA President Gianni Infantino publicly called for the release of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes, turning a sporting stage into a sharp indictment of the country’s human rights record. Speaking in Mexico […]

Egypt tones down criticism of Turkey as divisions are being addressed

Egypt has instructed its media to water down criticism of Turkey at a time the two countries are engaged in secret talks to iron out conflicting files including the Libyan one. A source in Egyptian state TV who asked not to be named told New Khaleej that authorities gave the new instructions as Cairo and […]

US & EU Mulling Increasing Security, Economic Support to Tunisia

The United States and the European Union Tuesday pondered over future strategies to see how they can both further help Tunisia face up economic and security challenges dogging its nascent democracy. A forum organized by the Atlantic Council Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East was chosen as a platform for discussions. The topic, “A […]