Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran has received “proposals” to end renewed fighting between Iran …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

French Diplomats Intimidated and Abused by Iranian Security

Two French embassy officials in Iran have reportedly been subjected to severe intimidation tactics by Iranian security services, raising ten…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Escalation Threatens Gulf Shipping and Infrastructure

Ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran have intensified, heightening concerns regarding the security of vital shipping lanes…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating US-Iran Strikes Test International Law on Civilian Sites

The strategic contest between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified into a broader conflict, marked by an esc…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions Lead to US Military Casualties in Iran Conflict

The ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran has seen an uptick in military casualties as hostilities intensify. Key events unf…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Khalil al-Hayya: Strategic Appointment in Hamas Leadership

In a significant leadership change, Hamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya, a founding member of the group, as its new leader. His selection is…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, according to a statement. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Renewed Calls for Israeli Settlements in Gaza

Recent demonstrations by Israeli settlers and ministers at the Gaza border signal an intensifying push for the re-establishment of Israeli s…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?

Al-Hayya’s election on Monday follows the killing of the previous leader, Yahya Sinwar, by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip in 2024. Sinwa…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Iran's Strategic Targeting in Gulf Amid US Tensions

As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, Tehran has responded to US strikes by selectively targeting infrastructure in Gulf …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Khalil al-Hayya Ascends as Hamas Chief Amid Leadership Reshuffle

In a strategic shift, Khalil al-Hayya, a seasoned figure within Hamas, has ascended to leadership, succeeding Yahya Sinwar who was killed in…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

West Bank World Cup Screening Disrupted by Fatalities

A scheduled public screening of the FIFA World Cup final in the occupied West Bank was abruptly suspended following the fatalities of two Pa…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in US-Iran Tensions: Hormuz Strikes Persist

The United States engaged in continued military strikes against Iran, marking the ninth consecutive day of heightened conflict. These action…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Turkish-Libyan Military Ties Intensify Amid Cairo's Calculated Equanimity

In a significant geopolitical shift, Turkiye has intensified its military cooperation with Libya's eastern-based military leader, Khalifa Ha…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?

US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?Here is what happened over Sunday night and Monday morning and what off…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed

President Donald Trump says the latest strikes by the US hit Iran "very hard," adding that the attacks were "in honour" …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf: Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Drone Strikes

The Gulf region faces renewed tensions as Kuwaiti forces report intercepting drone attacks from Iran. The Kuwaiti military has confirmed tha…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalated US Strikes Target Iranian Military Infrastructure

In a significant escalation of military operations, the United States has completed its ninth consecutive night of targeted strikes on Irani…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Africa Shield: Why securing development is becoming a new security priority

For decades, security discussions on the continent focused largely on armed groups, “terrorism” and conflict. But as healthcare systems expa…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

U.S. Conducts Ninth Night of Bombing in Iran Amid Hormuz Tensions

The United States has extended its military operations against Iran, marking a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes. These assaults follow …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US Intensifies Military Strikes on Iran

The United States has launched a series of coordinated strikes against key Iranian military installations. These operations are part of a br…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US Soldier Falls Amid Iran Drone Detonation in Iraq

The United States military confirmed the death of a soldier in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements

The march on Sunday defied a military order that restricted their route at the last minute over concerns that some participants planned to c…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate with Military Fatalities

A United States service member perished during the handling of unexploded ordnance linked to an Iranian drone incident in northern Iraq. Thi…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides

Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political dividesBut it also homed in on another theme that tempered some of the fire of his warni…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Malian Military Convoy Ambushed with High Casualties

A tactical assault on a joint Malian and Russian Africa Corps military convoy resulted in substantial losses for the Malian army, with early…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanese President Aoun Seeks U.S. Support to Resolve Israeli-Hezbollah Conflict

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is engaged in pivotal diplomatic efforts in Washington, where he has initiated high-level talks aimed at sec…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Syria Restructures Security Leadership

Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has instituted a major reshuffle in its security and intelligence leadership. The changes, announced…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions: Homes and Mosque Torched in Masafer Yatta

Recent attacks by Israeli settlers on the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta have intensified conflict in the area. Videos de…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem

On Tuesday, the Chairman of the Knesset’s Education Committee, Zvi Sukkot of the far-right Religious Zionist Party, arrived at a Palestinian…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa