Dario Salvi

The two men – Tal Prihar, 37, and Michael Phan, 34 – were arrested for money laundering via the DeepDotWeb website. Deals involved opioids, hacking tools and stolen credit cards. earning them US$ 15 million in commissions.

A year after Trump's decision to pull out of nuclear agreement, Iran partially restarts its nuclear programme, lifting limitations on uranium enrichment and heavy water reserves. This is not the end of the nuclear deal, but Iran’s Rouhani wants guarantees from other parties. Meanwhile, Washington is deploying bombers to the Middle East, as Pompeo makes a surprise visit to Baghdad.

According to UN sources, over 152,000 displaced people registered in a week. 27 civilians killed and 31 others injured since April 29, many are women and children. The government army has stepped up attacks since late January, when the area ended up under the control of the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

The White House is sending the USS Abraham Lincoln and bombers to the Mideast. Bolton sees troubling “indications and warnings”, notes the US would use “unrelenting force”. Trump is ready for new sanctions against Iran. Iranian President Rouhani is expected to announce the reduction of some "minor and general" commitments under the nuclear deal.

The supplementary election scheduled for June 23rd. The opposition candidate, winner of the March 31st elections, defines the judges' decision as "treason". Thousands of citizens protest demanding "law" and "justice". The credibility of Turkish democracy is in danger for Europe.

The holy month of fasting will end on June 4 with the feast of Eid al-Fitr. Public offices and companies reduce working hours. Saudi newspaper praises the acts of charity of "Muslims and Christians". After years of war, in Syria the markets are again crowded. In Iran there are fears of the announcement of new US sanctions.

"One can see long line-ups of cars in the city’s streets, waiting at petrol stations to fill up,” said the clergyman. Food prices have jumped and rockets can be heard at night. Easter celebrations sowed “hope in the hearts”. The Church helps families in difficulty.

Before the 1975 war, Christians represented about 45 per cent of the population. Now they are no more than 5 per cent. The main reason for their migration is economic, especially the lack of jobs. Yet, their presence is not only felt in religious matters, but also in cultural, social and political life. Courtesy of L’Orient-Le Jour.

They are part of a group of 11 feminists arrested last year and on trial: I am currently awaiting a verdict. Among the accusations, that of having had "contacts" with "foreign parties" and promoted campaigns for human rights. The release of a fifth person has not been confirmed. No comment from the Saudi authorities.

On 1 June, Europe must vote on renewing its sanctions against Syria, which it imposed in 2011. The US has tried to use an economic weapon to achieve regime change. Nun talks about the tragedy and the desperation of a people faced with an " untenable” situation.

A "global" campaign against Uighurs in Xinjiang is underway, according to activists and experts. Historic places of worship razed to the ground, such as the Keriye Heytgah mosque, in the area of ​​Hotan. Turkish scholars: China wants to "eradicate every element that recalls Islam". The governments of nations with a Muslim majority criticize in words, but they favor trade with their facts.

The "cordial " meeting, yesterday at the Phanar. For the Chaldean primate the situation in the country is better than in the past, but "strong" distances from hatred and violence are needed. The ecumenical patriarch reiterates his friendship with Pope Francis and reflects on the difficulties between Churches. The hope of a unified Easter for Catholics and Orthodox in the Middle East.