Israel and the cost paradox of the Iran war

Since the breakout of war on February 28, the US-Israeli conflict with Iran has been framed as existential for Tel Aviv and Tehran. Yet a ca…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Senegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with Sonko

The creation of Kiiraay-The Republican Patriots on Saturday formalised the collapse of the alliance between Faye and Sonko after months of t…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Tunisia's Tumultuous Five-Year Struggle Under Saied’s Rule

Tunisia remains mired in crisis five years after President Kais Saied's move to suspend parliament and consolidate power. This controversial…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Flavio Bolsonaro Enters Brazil's Presidential Race

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has officially announced his candidacy for the presidency, setting the stage for a high-stakes challenge …

JUL 26 · Americas

Gabriel Langton Released from Hospital Post-Concussion At Commonwealth Games

English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been discharged from the hospital following a serious fall during the men's team gymnastics final at the…

JUL 26 · Europe - Russia

Why are Israeli settlers on a rampage in the occupied West Bank?

UPDATE — Jul 26, 13:50 UTC: The new article reports on intensified Israeli military operations in the West Bank following a deadly shootout …

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Yemen’s health workers race to halt latest outbreak of deadly dengue fever

Yemen’s health workers race to halt the latest outbreak of deadly dengue fever. Every time they spot a pool of stagnant water, they stop and…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Signals Regional Escalation Risk Ahead of Netanyahu's US Visit

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for a significant visit to the United States, Iran's military has issued a stark warni…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

US AI Kill Switch Act: New Safeguards on Advanced Systems

The United States Congress has proposed a significant bipartisan measure known as the AI Kill Switch Act. Introduced by both Democratic and …

JUL 26 · Americas

India Appoints Pralhad Joshi as New Education Minister

UPDATE — Jul 26, 17:00 UTC: The article provides context for Pralhad Joshi's appointment as India's new education minister, highli…

JUL 26 · Asia-Pacific

New Strategic Tensions Emerge in the Caspian Sea

A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea signals a potential broadening of conflict zones, intertwining the alr…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Why the UK cancelled a military exercise in Kenya – and what it means

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence cancelled a planned September 2026 training exercise in Kenya after the required approvals were not…

JUL 26 · Europe - Russia

'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children

Amaineh Nademi walks carefully through what is left of her old school. Chunks of broken concrete hang precariously from the damaged upper fl…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Saudi-Israel Recognition Tied to US Nuclear Deal: Trump's Stipulation

The prospective agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia to facilitate the development of nuclear energy within the Gulf kingdom…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in West Bank: Mosque Torched Amid Crackdown

UPDATE — Jul 26, 12:45 UTC: The new article reports a deadly assault by Israeli settlers leading to six Palestinian fatalities, which has in…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Tour de France Final Stage Altered Amid French Wildfires

The final stage of the Tour de France has undergone significant modifications due to the urgent need to redirect emergency resources to comb…

JUL 26 · Europe - Russia

Grim Struggle: Injured Journalists Trapped in Gaza Await Medical Evacuation

In the embattled enclave of Gaza, nearly 50 journalists face an escalating health crisis, curtailed by injuries sustained during recent host…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

France Intensifies Efforts as Wildfires Ravage Gironde

France is grappling with an intensifying wildfire crisis in its southwestern region, specifically the department of Gironde. The Interior Mi…

JUL 26 · Europe - Russia

Wildfires Force Massive Evacuation in Southwest France

In southwest France, an aggressive wildfire has necessitated the evacuation of 55,000 individuals overnight, escalating the total to 220,000…

JUL 26 · Europe - Russia

Drone Strike in Russian-Controlled Zaporizhzhia Claims Lives

An overnight drone assault on a holiday camp in the Zaporizhzhia region, under Russian control, resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals, in…

JUL 26 · Europe - Russia

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Image source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesByMichael Race and Ben King, Business reportersPublished23 July 2026Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Challenges Traditional Middle East Policy

The United States' recent nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia under the Trump administration marks a departure from longstanding American de…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in West Bank: Six Fatalities Amid Rising Tensions

A deadly confrontation in the West Bank has resulted in six fatalities, marking the most severe incident in recent months. Four Palestinians…

JUL 26 · Middle East & Africa

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

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

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

Ukraine Replaces Top General Amid Protests

In a significant shake-up within Ukraine's military hierarchy, General Oleksander Syrsky has been relieved of his duties following a series …

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Retailer Logistics Centers

In a renewed wave of drone attacks, Ukrainian forces targeted logistics facilities of Wildberries, Russia's leading online retailer, resulti…

JUL 22 · Europe - Russia

America’s decades-old bipartisan consensus on Israel has been shattered

Last week, more than 100 House Democrats voted to cut off military aid to Israel. Though the amendment failed because some Democrats and alm…

JUL 22 · Americas