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US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement May Shift Regional Dynamics
The United States is on the verge of finalizing a pivotal agreement with Saudi Arabia to facilitate the development of a civilian nuclear pr…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Syrian people must not be failed again
Syria has weighed on my mind for a long time: 15 years of trauma for its people and 15 years of failure in international engagement. I was d…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Suez Canal's Role in Asian Oil Stability Amid Red Sea Tensions
The recent blockade of Saudi ports by Yemen's Houthis, leading to the reversal of two tankers in the Red Sea, underscores growing vulnerabil…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Israel's Expanding 'Yellow Line' in Gaza Alters Geography
The current situation in Gaza reveals a complex and evolving dynamic as Israel manipulates the 'Yellow Line'—originally intended as a tempor…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Pentagon Requests Escalated Funding for Iran Campaign
Recent testimony before the US Senate by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed that the United States' ongoing military operations aga…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Strategic Chokepoints in the Gulf Under Siege Amid Escalations
The reverberations of the US-Israel war against Iran are being acutely felt in critical maritime corridors. In a significant escalation, the…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
US Signals Willingness for Iran Talks Amid Persistent Tensions
The United States, represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has declared an openness to negotiating with Iran, although it questions T…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Algeria: Toxic colonisation
This film is about how the French army secretly used chemical weapons in the Algerian independence war, in contravention of international la…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Rubio Warns of Risks in Iran's Control Over Hormuz
The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of potential geopolitical upheaval. In recent discussions with the ASEAN bloc, US Secre…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
US Intensifies Offensive Amid Escalations Over Iranian Nuclear Sites
The United States has launched successive strikes on Iran for the eleventh consecutive night, marking a renewed phase in hostilities concern…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Tragedy at Sea: Over 140 Dead or Missing in Mauritania Refugee Crisis
The humanitarian crisis off the coast of Mauritania underscores the severe dangers faced by refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Escalation in Israel-Palestine Conflict Amid Political Shifts
In the wake of Israel's parliament being dissolved, events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have intensified notably. As the country brac…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
US Escalates Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Solutions Stall
The United States military initiated its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets, underscoring a sustained escalation in the re…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
US Intensifies Strikes on Iranian Military Targets for 11th Night
For the 11th consecutive night, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has executed air strikes against Iranian military installations. The mission ai…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
US Conducts New Strikes Amid Iran Conflict
In a significant escalation of hostilities, the United States has carried out additional military strikes in the context of the ongoing conf…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Strategic Impact of Khalil al-Hayya's Ascension in Hamas
Khalil al-Hayya's appointment as Hamas leader comes at a pivotal moment, marked by a fragile ceasefire in Gaza yet sustained tensions with I…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Iran Holds Funerals for Minab School Strike Victims
Iran commemorated the lives of 32 children recently lost to a U.S. military strike on a school in Minab. The attack, occurring on February 2…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
US Defense Secretary Reveals Iran Conflict Costs $37.5bn
In recent testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth disclosed that the financial…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Turkish Opposition Leader Seeks to Reshape Political Arena
In a significant political development, Ozgur Ozel, the deposed leader of Turkiye's main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CH…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Senegal Supports Ex-Leader Sall for UN Role
Senegal's political sphere has shifted as current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announces support for former President Macky Sall in his q…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Urgent Search Operations Amid Afghanistan Flood Catastrophe
Rescue teams in eastern Afghanistan are intensifying efforts in the wake of devastating flash floods and landslides that have ravaged Nurist…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?
Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday confirmed that mediators were actively trying to prevent further …
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Lebanese President Seeks US Support for Disarmament Efforts
The President of Lebanon has requested continued support from the United States in efforts to disarm Hezbollah. This comes amidst a strategi…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Iranians struggle to get by amid US war and domestic woes
“You find yourself comparing prices to just a few weeks or months ago,” she said. Just a tub of ice cream and yoghurt cost her about 10 mill…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
The Houthis may soon discover the limits of Saudi strategic patience
The Houthi declaration that they intend to block Saudi shipping and vessels bound for Saudi ports in the Red Sea is not another act of revol…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
U.S. Promises Support to Lebanon Amidst Israeli Occupation
During a recent meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump has assured Lebanon of U.S. support amidst the ongoing Israeli occupation…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Trump and Aoun Meet Amid Heightened Tensions Over Hezbollah
In a pivotal meeting at the White House, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. President Donald Trump addressed pressing geopolitical conc…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
US Pledges Support to Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions
In a significant diplomatic encounter, US President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun convened at the White House. The meeting…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say
An Israeli air strike has killed six members of one family in Gaza City, according to local medics. Video footage showed the family's a…
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
Israel Declines Involvement in US-Iran Conflict
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly announced that Israel does not intend to engage in the current military campaign led …
JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa
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