‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn

A study by the Israeli tax authority published earlier this month builds on a series of reports suggesting that as the Israeli government gr…

AUG 20 · Middle East & Africa

U.S. Imposes Severe Sanctions on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

The United States has escalated its economic pressure on Iran by imposing what it describes as the 'most crushing' sanctions to date. This a…

AUG 20 · Middle East & Africa

Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test

On the quietest days, the 43-year-old sits outside reading the Quran while waiting for buyers. Her business once attracted a steady flow of …

AUG 20 · Middle East & Africa

Trump Threatens Economic Measures on Iran Allies

The United States has issued a stern warning to nations that may consider offering support to Iran. President Donald Trump announced that co…

AUG 20 · Middle East & Africa

USS Lincoln Deployment Exposes Strains in US Naval Capacity Amid Iran Conflict

Recent developments surrounding the USS Abraham Lincoln have cast a spotlight on the operational limits of US naval forces engaged in the pr…

AUG 19 · Middle East & Africa

US Reproves Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Airbase

The United States has condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on a military airbase in Syria, labeling the actions as an "unnecessary escalation…

AUG 19 · Middle East & Africa

Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation

UPDATE — Aug 19, 23:25 UTC: The new article reports that the Israeli military has initiated a criminal investigation into the deaths of Hind…

AUG 19 · Middle East & Africa

Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project

Israel has opened up tenders for the construction of some 1,200 settlement homes in a strategically important part of the occupied West Bank…

AUG 19 · Middle East & Africa

Funding Key to Rapidly Containing Ebola in DR Congo

The World Health Organization has issued a forecast indicating that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could potenti…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

South African Businessman Faces Allegations of Corruption

In South Africa, the investigative proceedings initiated by the Madlanga Commission have reached a pivotal juncture, as a prominent local bu…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Turkish MP Melih Meric Survives Assassination Attempt

Turkish New Party parliamentarian Melih Meric was critically injured in a stabbing incident that has sent ripples through Ankara's political…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrikes Signal Strategic Intent in Syria

The recent airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwest Syria has been attributed to Israel, further intensifying regional tensions. A…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Cafe Results in Civilian Casualties

An Israeli airstrike has targeted a cafe in the west of Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of six Palestinians, including a child. The attac…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions

Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctionsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Thursday that the United Sta…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

IAEA Unearths Nuclear Stockpile in Syria Amid Ongoing Tensions

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed the discovery of multiple tons of nuclear materials at a previously undisclosed s…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Yemeni Conflict Threatens Regional Stability

The Yemeni government has conducted over 100 operations against the Houthi forces in a swift escalation of hostilities across the nation. Th…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Gaza's Strategic Working Groups: Mandate and Challenges

In efforts to advance President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, two specialized working groups have been established following diplomatic di…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Electoral Controversies

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has successfully secured re-election, triumphing over opposition contender Brian Mundubile with a marg…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?

His sentence on Tuesday was handed down one week after former President Bashar al-Assad; his younger brother, Maher al-Assad; and cousin Ate…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Qatar Refutes Iran's Claims on Missing Pilots and Detention

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly dismissed accusations from Iran that it is detaining three military pilots whose aircraft cra…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman – for a second time?

Oman is currently negotiating with Iran over the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has repeatedly stated that it will n…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Syrian Detainee Death Sparks Abuse Concerns

A Syrian national has died under police custody amid allegations of abuse, igniting renewed scrutiny over the treatment of prisoners in the …

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Air Strikes Target Strategic Airbase in Syria's Idlib

UPDATE — Aug 18, 13:00 UTC: The new article confirms U.S. attribution of the strikes on Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib, Syria, to Israeli for…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Somali Forces Thwart Insurgents and Loyalist Attack in Baidoa

Somali national forces successfully repelled an aggressive assault from troops loyal to a deposed regional leader and Islamist insurgent fac…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Kenya Elephant Deaths: Cyanide Poisoning Theory Under Scrutiny

In Kenya, the recent deaths of at least 20 elephants have sparked intense examination of potential causes, with the initial theory of cyanid…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Wassim al-Assad Sentenced to Death in Landmark Syrian Trial

The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, to death. Wassim wa…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

West Bank Tensions Escalate Amid Settler Siege in Qusra

UPDATE — Aug 18, 10:50 UTC: The new article provides additional information about the blockade in Qusra, specifically that Israeli settlers …

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis

She glances at the physician’s door as the corridor fills up with more patients and their companions, waiting patiently for her name to be c…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Strait of Hormuz Incident Highlights Rising Maritime Tensions

An unidentified projectile has hit a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the engine room and resulting in a crew casualty. T…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Explosive Blaze Devastates Iraqi Fuel Depot Near Sulaimaniyah

A significant fire erupted at a key fuel storage depot in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, near Sulaimaniyah, resulting in numerous inju…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa