December 2014
Saudi Arabia Sets New Record in Executions by Beheading in 2014
Saudi Arabia executed a Pakistani man for drug trafficking, marking a record 83 beheadings in 2014. This reflects the country's ongoing use of capital punishment,…
Saudi Arabia Faces $38 Billion Budget Deficit
Saudi Arabia has announced a budget deficit of $38.6 billion for 2015, attributed to falling oil prices. The government plans to maintain spending despite the…
Jordan Also Rejects Islamic State's Claim of Downing Fighter Jet
The Jordanian army has denied claims by the Islamic State that it shot down a Jordanian F-16 fighter jet. The U.S. Central Command also confirmed…
Case of Two Saudi Women Drivers Referred to Terrorism Court
Two Saudi women, Maysa Al-Amoudi and Loujain Al-Hathloul, have been referred to a terrorism court for opposing the ban on women driving and expressing their…
USA: The Jordanian Plane Was Not Shot Down by ISIS
The U.S. Central Command refuted claims by ISIS that they shot down a Jordanian F-16 and captured its pilot. Jordan confirmed the incident, but the…
Is Bashar al-Assad Approaching His End?
The Egyptian website Bawabat Al-Ahram reports on a secret plan involving the US and Russia to oust Bashar al-Assad from power in Syria, supported by…
Global Economy Transitioning from 2014 to 2015 (Part Two)
The article discusses significant economic shifts from 2014 to 2015, particularly the unexpected drop in oil prices and its implications for global economies, including Russia…
Global Oil Prices Plummet by Five Percent, Approaching $60
Global oil prices have dropped significantly, with Brent crude falling to $63.56, attributed to increased U.S. shale production and reduced demand. Saudi Arabia's oil minister…
Roots of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The article discusses the historical and political roots of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, highlighting its emergence after World War II in response to…
Oil Prices Drop by Four Percent to Lowest Level in Five Years
Oil prices have dropped significantly, reaching their lowest levels in five years, with predictions of further declines. Key players like Morgan Stanley and OPEC countries…