Pakistan’s Mediating Role Amid Renewed US-Iran Hostilities

In the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Pakistan emerges as a pivotal player in diplomatic negotiations. …

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

US Representative Detained by Armed Settlers in West Bank

During a fact-finding mission to the occupied West Bank, U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna and his team were detained for 90 minutes by armed Israe…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Trump Signals Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facility Amid Tensions

The geopolitical landscape has turned more volatile with U.S. President Donald Trump signaling possible military action against Iran's forti…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating US-Iran Tensions Impact Oil Prices and Hormuz Security

Oil prices have ascended to a one-month high amid escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, creating volatility and uncerta…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

US Seeks Gulf Payments for Security Against Iran

The United States has signaled a strategic shift in its approach to securing the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump declaring that Gulf …

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

El Niño Intensifies Threat of Floods in East Africa and Asia

The rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern is poised to exacerbate climatic disruptions across East Africa and Asia, with potential fo…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Violence in Gaza: Israeli Strikes Result in Fatalities

Recent Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least three Palestinians, with 15 others sustaining i…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: US-Iran Tensions Flare

The geopolitical center of the Strait of Hormuz has once again witnessed the renewal of hostilities as the United States and Iran engage in …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Warns US on Strait of Hormuz Control

The Iranian military has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its intentions to impose control over the Strait of Hormuz. T…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Implications of Israeli Settler Violence on US Citizens

Recent incidents involving aggressive acts by Israeli settlers against international journalists and a U.S. congressman have drawn increased…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped th…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

UK Labels Iran’s IRGC as Terrorist Entity

The United Kingdom has formally designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This decision, announced und…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Ebola Crisis Deepens as Unpaid Staff Strike in DRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with the worst Ebola outbreak in Africa's history, further complicated by a staff st…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

EU Allocates $1 Billion for Gaza War Reconstruction

The European Commission has launched a $1 billion aid fund to facilitate the recovery of Gaza amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis stemming …

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

US to Reinstate Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump Announces

President Donald Trump declared that the United States will 'take over' the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a decisive shift in U.S. policy towa…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iraqi PM's US Visit Targets Economic and Security Realignment

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi embarks on a landmark visit to the United States, marking his first foreign diplomatic engagement since hi…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iraq Recovers 375kg of Gold in Extensive Anti-Corruption Drive

In a decisive move against corruption, Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council has announced the recovery of 375kg of gold, linked to the arrest of …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran have exchanged another wave of strikes, as a dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to derail efforts to end…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

US Demands Iran Cease Hostilities in Hormuz

The United States has issued a stern demand for Iran to affirm its commitment to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and to halt any aggressiv…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

US Reasserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

The United States has announced the re-imposition of its naval blockade of Iran, designating itself as the 'guardian' of the critical Strait…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

EU Considers Trade Restrictions on Israeli Settlements

European Union foreign ministers convened recently in Brussels to deliberate potential measures aimed at reducing trade with Israeli settlem…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Yemeni Forces Target Houthi-Controlled Sanaa Airport

In a significant military maneuver, Yemeni government forces have launched an airstrike against Sanaa airport, a strategic location currentl…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Rejects UN Claims of Obstructing Gaza Aid Efforts

Recent allegations from a United Nations official have raised concerns over the interference of Hamas in humanitarian aid distribution in Ga…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Targets Kurdish Militia Bases in Iraq with Strikes

Iran has executed a series of substantial air strikes targeting bases of Iranian Kurdish militia factions located within Iraqi Kurdistan. Th…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating US-Iran Hostilities: Strategic Implications

In recent developments, the escalated US-Iran conflict has transitioned from a fragile ceasefire to aggressive warfare, marked by significan…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Yemeni Forces Strike Sanaa Airport to Block Iranian Aircraft

The Yemeni government, recognized internationally, has announced a targeted strike on Sanaa airport, aiming to intercept an incoming Iranian…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Iran's Ascendant Influence Amidst U.S. Tensions

Iran's geopolitical maneuvering is drawing significant attention as tensions with the United States persist. Tehran's strategy is increasing…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain

“I have three generators for my shop, and this runs on batteries,” he said, pointing to a battery-operated lighter he uses to fire up charco…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know

Tehran’s attacks on Monday came as a response to Washington’s escalating strikes as prospects of peace between the two countries recede. Her…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Hostilities Erupt Amid Ceasefire Strain

The United States has launched a new series of military strikes targeting several critical sites in Iran, triggering retaliatory actions by …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa