Tag: Arab

Historic rainfall in the United Arab Emirates sparks cloud seeding concerns. But experts say climate change is likely to blame for flooding.

The United Arab Emirates and Oman saw record levels of rainfall this week. The UAE, a desert nation, witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years on Tuesday, with about 10 inches in one day, according to the country’s National Center of Meteorology. Cars were submerged on major highways, while the deluge flooded Dubai’s international airport, […]

Jon Stewart says the Arab states won’t give Palestinians citizenship because they’re really terrified of the ‘Islamists’ they backed

Jon Stewart slammed Arab states for not granting citizenship to the Palestinians. Stewart said the states were “scared shitless” of all the Islamists they helped foster in Palestine. “Look they’re all terrified of Hamas and Hezbollah,” Stewart told his guest, Christiane Amanpour. “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart says the Arab nations have a “dirty little […]

Biden acknowledges ‘pain’ of Arab Americans over war in Gaza

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Joe Biden on Friday acknowledged “the pain being felt” by many Arab Americans over the war in Gaza and over U.S. support of Israel and its military offensive that has left Arabs, Muslims and anti-war activists angry and disappointed. Many Muslims and Arabs in the United States have urged […]

Illinois Muslim, Arab Groups Decline White House Meeting Over Gaza Policy

Muslim and Arab groups in Illinois are refusing to meet with White House officials due to the Biden administration’s lack of policy change on Gaza, highlighting the president’s inability to square his unconditional support of Israel’s military offensive with his constituents’ calls for an immediate cease-fire. With just days until Illinois holds its primary election, […]