Yemen: Qat Discussion
Tiara Sahar Ataii, New Lines Magazine, Qat’s Vicious Environmental Cycle, 5 Jan 2024 “As more farmers turn to the stimulant shrub for their fields, seeds that bear food are...
‘Islamic State‘ Interactive Map
Aaron Zelin at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy has produced an Islamic State Select Worldwide Activity Interactive Map, exploring different iterations and associated platforms. Details:
Social Media and Online Coverage: Israel-Hamas Conflict (Month Three) – updated
This news section represents content primarily generated from 8 December 2023 onwards (some posts were created before that date). Month One is here. Month Two is here It’s depressing...
KSA AI Mecca
Sara Zouiten, Morocco World News, Saudi Arabia Integrates AI Technology to Enhance Visitor Guidance at Grand Mosque, 4 Jan 2024. “The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two...
Iraq: Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba Attacked
Al Jazeera, Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad, 4 Jan 2024 “The strike on Thursday targeted the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd...
Iran: Kerman Explosion
BBC News, Iran leader vows harsh response to deadly bombings that killed 84, 4 Jan 2024. “Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a “harsh response” to a...
New and noted
New and noted: The new issue of Medya ve Din Araştırmaları Dergisi has just appeared. It has several open-access articles relevant to those working on religion and media. Highlights...