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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?

From autonomous drones to AI-powered command-and-control, machines are paving the way for fewer decision-makers in the war room and boots on…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Strategic Engagement: Aoun's Washington Talks Amid Regional Tensions

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington as multiple geopolitical tensions loom o…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Kidnap Crisis Keeps 19M Nigerian Children Out of School

The security landscape in Nigeria continues to be marred by the persistent threat of school kidnappings. Recent incidents, including the mas…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Conflict in Strait of Hormuz Ignites Regional Tensions

The region around the Strait of Hormuz is engulfed in heightened tensions as the United States extends its military operations against Iran …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Escalation Traps Persian Gulf in Dangerous Standoff

The United States has conducted airstrikes on Iranian facilities for the tenth consecutive night, following deadly attacks on American perso…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanon's Aoun to Urge US on Israeli Withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to propose a strategic outline to President Donald Trump aimed at disarming Hezbollah, a group support…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

‘Critic to Israel’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs

The file, a spreadsheet accessed via an Israeli ministry website, listed more than 150 charities and basic details, such as the director’s n…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election

Al-Hayya won an internal election against former Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal this week. For many, the announcement was overshadowe…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Strikes US Military Systems in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced strikes on US radar and air defense systems in Bahrain and Kuwait. The targets included radar installa…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US Pursues Strikes on Iranian Strategic Sites for Tenth Night

The United States military has intensified its campaign against Iran, conducting a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes. According to US Ce…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanese Return to Disputed 'Pilot Zone' Amid Israel's Partial Withdrawal

In an unfolding development of the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape, residents of southern Lebanon have commenced their return to villa…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?

Cairo, Egypt – A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea, and a senior US envoy reflects growing effor…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US Continues Strategic Airstrikes Against Iranian Assets

The US military has conducted a series of airstrikes on Iranian targets, marking ten consecutive nights of operations. The strikes targeted …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

MSF Urges Release of Detained Palestinian Healthcare Workers

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has issued a forceful appeal for the immediate release of Palestinian healthcare workers being held by Israeli…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation Intensifies: US-Iran Conflict Enters Tenth Night

The United States has launched its tenth consecutive night of operations against Iran, targeting military sites in Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Qesh…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Fighting Resumes

Thirty days following the signing of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, hostilities have reignited with significant military actions. …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanese Army Advances in Strategic Southern Zones

The Lebanese army has initiated deployment in three key southern villages under a US-endorsed pilot security framework, signaling a strategi…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating U.S.-Iran Hostilities Impact Strait of Hormuz

The United States military has initiated another series of strikes against Iranian targets, intensifying efforts to diminish Tehran's capabi…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Gaza's Response to Hamas Leadership Shift

The election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new leader of Hamas has elicited a spectrum of responses among Gaza's residents. While some perceive …

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Senegal's Faye Leads ECOWAS Amid Regional Challenges

In a significant move for West African regional politics, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has assumed the leadership of the Econo…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza?

After the assassination of former chief Yahya Sinwar in October 2024, Hamas has been managed by a five-member leadership council, of which a…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Denounces US Strikes Amid Mediation Efforts

In a rising climate of tension, Iran has decried recent US military actions against its civilian infrastructure, calling into question the r…

JUL 22 · Middle East & Africa