Tag Archives: Jordan

02Mar/26

Global Transit in Chaos: War in Iran Triggers Massive Airspace Closures and Threatens Energy Markets

March 2, 2026TransportAbu Dhabi, Ali Khamenei, Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Bahrain, Ballistic missile, China, Deir ez-Zor missile strike, Doha, Dubai, Fateh, Fateh-110, Geneva, India, Iran, islamic revolutionary guard corps (irgc), Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Missiles, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Shahab-3, Short-range ballistic missiles, Spain, Strait of Hormuz, Syria, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Weaponsadmin

Middle East in Turmoil: US-Israeli Strikes Kill Khamenei, Triggering Iranian Retaliation and Global Transit Paralysis

March 2, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a massive, coordinated military campaign against Iran, targeting the country’s leadership, nuclear facilities, and military infrastructure. The strikes resulted in the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of top Iranian military and government officials, severely degrading the regime’s command-and-control structure. Continue reading →

28Feb/26

The Board of Peace is Bombing Iran for the Gaza Riviera

February 28, 2026Conflict and WarAjay Banga, Albania, Ali, Argentina, Bahrain, Board of Peace, Canada, Davos, Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump, Egypt, France, Gaza, Gaza peace plan, Gaza Strip, Gaza Strip under Resolution, Gaza–Israel conflict, Geneva, Germany, Indonesia, International Stabilization Force, Iran, Israel, Jasper Jeffers, Jasper Jeffers III, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Marc Rowan, Morocco, Palestine, Post-war plans for the Gaza Strip, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Second presidency of Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, Tehran, Tony Blair, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Washington, Washington, D.C.admin

5 Radical Realities Reshaping the Middle East

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The 2026 US-Iran War (“Operation Epic Fury”) Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply in late 2025 and early 2026 following massive anti-regime protests in Iran, which the Iranian government suppressed with unprecedented lethal force and internet blackouts. In response, US President Donald Trump initiated a massive military buildup in the Middle East, deploying two aircraft carrier strike groups and issuing ultimatums demanding Iran halt its nuclear program and proxy support.

After US-brokered nuclear negotiations in Geneva broke down, the US and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” and “Operation Roaring Lion”. The massive bombardment targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and leadership compounds in Tehran. In retaliation, Iran launched significant ballistic missile barrages at Israel and US military bases across the Persian Gulf, including in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE, while its regional proxies mobilized, triggering a multi-theater conflict.

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28Feb/26

Global Markets Brace as US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Compound Tariff and Inflationary Pressures

February 28, 2026Conflict and WarAlgeria, Customs duties, Donald Trump, Egypt, Gaza, International taxation, Iran, Iran–Israel war, Iraq, Israel, Israel–United States military relations, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Middle Eastern crisis, Presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tariff, Tunisia, United Statesadmin

The 2026 Global Pivot: 5 Surprising Realities Reshaping the Middle East and Beyond

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The geopolitical landscape has drastically deteriorated, culminating in joint “pre-emptive” military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran in late February 2026. The US military announced “major combat operations” aimed at razing Iran’s missile industry and naval capabilities. This severe escalation follows a previous 12-day war in June 2025, during which Israel and the US targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz, fundamentally altering the region’s risk profile. Continue reading →

03Nov/23

When Hamas is eventually wiped out who will own the proceeds of war?

November 3, 2023Conflict and WarAntisemitism in the Middle East, Egypt, Gaza War, Hamas, Holocaust denial, International reactions to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, Islam and antisemitism, Israel, Jesus, Jordan, Muslim Brotherhoodadmin

November 3, 2023 — The current conflict in the Holy Land is a critical moment for people of Christian faith who want to visit the place where Jesus was born and brought peace. The conflict has made it difficult and dangerous for Christians to travel to the region, and has also damaged some of the Christian holy sites. Continue reading →

28Aug/23

John Wick: Chapter 4 and All Quiet on the Western Front are Motion Picture Winners at the 10th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards

August 28, 2023FilmsBerlin, Calgary, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Icelandair, Italy, Japan, John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 4, Jordan, Kenya, Location manager, Location Managers Guild Awards, Location Managers Guild International, Malta, New York City, Paris, South Africa, The Last of Usadmin

The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) announced the winners of its 10th Annual LMGI Awards tonight. The Motion Picture winners were John Wick: Chapter 4 (filmed throughout Berlin, Paris, New York City, Japan and Jordan) and All Quiet on the Western Front (filmed in Czech Republic and Germany). The Television Series winners were “1923” (filmed in Montana, South Africa, Malta and Kenya), “The White Lotus: Season 2” (filmed in Sicily, Italy) and “The Last of Us” (filmed around Alberta, Canada). Icelandair Stopover “Easy to Stop, Hard to Leave” (filmed in Iceland) won for Commercial and The Alberta Film Commissions and Calgary Economic Development for “The Last of Us” (filmed around Alberta, Canada) was awarded the Outstanding Film Commission Award. The awards ceremony and reception took place at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica before an audience of 400, including LMGI members, industry executives and press. This year also marks the LMGI’s 20th anniversary. Continue reading

15May/23

Adidas vs Nike and the hip hop community

May 15, 2023Sports23, Adidas, Air Jordan, Decades, Fads, Fashion, Hip hop, Inc., Jordan, Jordans, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, magic johnson, Michael Jordan, Nike, Nike, Inc., Songsadmin

May 15, 2023 /Business/ — The rivalry between Adidas and Nike for the hip hop market was a major factor in the iconic status of Air Jordans. In the early 1980s, Adidas was the dominant force in the basketball shoe market, with stars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson wearing their shoes. However, Nike signed Michael Jordan in 1984, and the Air Jordan line quickly became popular among young people, particularly in the hip hop community. Continue reading →

17Oct/22

Surveillance tech is weaponry

October 17, 2022SecurityAndrés Manuel López Obrador, Antonio Guterres, China, El Salvador, Espionage, Geneva, Guterres, Hungary, Jordan, Mexico, NSO Group, Obrador, Pegasus, Poland, Prevention, Privacy, Rand Hammoud, Security, Spyware, Surveillance, Thailand, Thomson Reuters Foundationadmin

By Rand Hammoud, Surveillance Campaigner, Access Now

Surveillance technology is weaponry – it targets, tracks, invades, and decimates – and its unbridled use is a far-reaching, destructive violation of human rights. It is an assault rifle in the sustained global offensive on civic space, and we need a global moratorium on its export, sale, transfer, servicing, and use. Continue reading →