Standoff in Strait of Hormuz Raises Geopolitical Tensions

The escalating hostilities in the Middle East have reignited concerns over the critical Strait of Hormuz. Recent exchanges of fire underscor…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Qatar Mourns Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the influential former Emir of Qatar, passed away at the age of 74. His tenure, beginning with a bloodles…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the num…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's Burial Amidst Tensions

In the holy city of Mashhad, vast crowds bore witness to the interment of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the gold-do…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU

Over the past few days, the US-Israeli war on Iran has seen yet another escalation that threatens to derail peace talks. Strikes by the Unit…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Launches Strikes Against Gulf Allies Amid US Tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have executed military strikes against US-aligned Gulf states, including Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, in a…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

He is being remembered not only as a regional statesman, but also as a steadfast ally of the Palestinian people and the only Arab leader to …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Strikes US Military Assets Amid Escalating Tensions

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched coordinated assaults on US military installations located in Bahrain, Kuwait, …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions: Israeli Settler Assaults in West Bank

In the Occupied West Bank's Hawara region of Masafer Yatta, a distressing incident involving Israeli settlers and a Palestinian family has b…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Hostilities at Strait of Hormuz Escalate Oil Prices

The Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal maritime passage, is at the center of renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, leading to a s…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Israel Unveils Footage of Hezbollah Tunnels Beneath Beaufort Castle

The Israeli Defense Forces have released a video purportedly revealing hidden tunnels beneath the historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon. This …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty

For decades, African militaries have turned abroad for critical defence technologies, leaving the continent largely positioned as a buyer ra…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies

The United States has launched another series of bombings on key Iranian cities amid escalating tensions in the region. The attacks come as …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Political Backlash Follows Detention of US Congressman in West Bank

US Congressman Ro Khanna found himself at the center of a controversy following an incident in the occupied West Bank, where he was detained…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Israel's Strikes Highlight Fragile Lebanon Tensions

The Israeli Defense Forces have released footage demonstrating substantial strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. These operation…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Gaza Crisis

Israeli military operations have intensified in Gaza, with airstrikes targeting multiple locations across the region. The offensive has resu…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Israel's Forthcoming Election: A Referendum on Netanyahu

Israel's Knesset has confirmed that national elections will occur on October 27, the latest possible date under current law. This election i…

JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa

Iraqi Premier's US Visit Aims to Fortify Economic Ties

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to the United States, marking his inaugural internat…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Erosion of Iran-US Ceasefire Due to Strategic Misalignment

Despite a formal ceasefire agreement, hostilities have resumed between the United States and Iran, reflecting mutual doubts about each side'…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

30 Malian Soldiers Killed in Anefis Retaking from Rebels

The Malian military has confirmed that approximately 30 soldiers have been killed and dozens more injured in the operation to retake the str…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets

UPDATE — Jul 13, 00:00 UTC: The new article details a series of military strikes initiated by the US against Iran, specifically aimed at und…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Lindsey Graham's Strategic Role in US-Israel Relations

The sudden passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71 marks the end of a pivotal chapter in American foreign policy, particularly…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternatives

Then, an explosion shattered the calm and neighbours rushed to extinguish a large fire in Najib Abdullah’s home. The residents in the Beer B…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Conflict: US-Iran Strikes Shut Strait of Hormuz

In a significant escalation of tensions, the United States and Iran engaged in reciprocal missile and drone attacks over the weekend. US str…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran on Sunday claimed attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, calling them its response to renewed US bombings on cities alo…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

US CENTCOM Targets Iranian Military Sites in Strategic Strikes

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has executed a coordinated series of strikes on approximately 140 Iranian military sites, markin…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf as Iran Targets US Interests After Strikes

In an intense escalation of hostilities in the Gulf, Iranian missiles and drones targeted several Gulf states following a night of US air st…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Passes Away, Impact Reverberates Globally

UPDATE — Jul 12, 13:45 UTC: This article provides new information on the international responses to Senator Lindsey Graham's passing, h…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: US Strikes Back

The geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply escalated as the United States launched significant military strikes on Irani…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern QatarHe was 74. A charismatic figure with a friendly demeanor, the father Emir assume…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa