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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?

Amid the disruption in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israel war on Iran, Saudi Arabia was attempting to facilitate oil…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Venezuelan Families Persist Amid Search for Earthquake Victims

In the aftermath of the devastating twin earthquakes that struck La Guaira in northern Venezuela on June 24, efforts continue as thousands o…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six Amid Truce in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike has inflicted further sorrow on Gaza City, claiming the lives of a family of six amidst a nominal ceasefire. The al-Mas…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Tragic Loss of Life in Mauritania Maritime Incidents

A significant humanitarian crisis has unfolded off the coast of Mauritania, where 144 migrants and refugees have been reported dead or missi…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Global Hunger Declines, But Remains Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

The latest United Nations report on Food Security and Nutrition indicates a global decline in hunger, with 645 million people facing hunger …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

Khalil al-Hayya’s election as the new head of Hamas is far more than the filling of a position left vacant by war. Decided by a single vote …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanon Seeks U.S. Support for Israeli Withdrawal Strategy

In a strategic diplomatic maneuver, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is actively pursuing support from the United States to facilitate an Isra…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Kuwait Blames Iran for Attacks on Key Infrastructure

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Kuwaiti officials have accused Iran of launching attacks on vital power and desalination p…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa