Zambia's Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Economic Pressures

UPDATE — Aug 18, 05:05 UTC: The new article reports Hakainde Hichilema's decisive victory in the Zambian presidential elections, securi…

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Tensions Escalate as US-Iran MoU Lapses Without Renewal

UPDATE — Aug 18, 05:45 UTC: The new article reports that Iran has nullified a key negotiation deadline in their memorandum of understanding …

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Kushner: Rebuilding Gaza Hinges on Hamas Disarmament

The Trump administration, through envoy Jared Kushner, has articulated a firm stance that Gaza's reconstruction will be contingent upon the …

AUG 18 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Military Escalation Heightens Civilian Risk in Lebanon

The escalation of Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon has intensified the plight of civilians, according to reports by the United …

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Syria Investigates Death of Ex-White Helmet in Custody

In a move that underscores domestic unrest, Syrian authorities have initiated an investigation following the death of Mohammed Gamira, a for…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Somali Forces Repel Rebel Assault on Strategic Baidoa

Somalia's national army successfully repelled an aggressive assault by opposition forces in the strategic city of Baidoa. Heavy fighting eru…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu's Likud Primaries Pave the Path for Israeli Elections

The Likud Party in Israel, under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is conducting primaries to select candidates for the f…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Explosion Strikes Kabul School, Reports of Injuries

An explosion occurred in a school located in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi district, injuring several individuals on Monday. The blast took place a…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Mecca Defence Pact: Redefining Middle Eastern Alliances?

The recent formation of a mutual defence pact in Mecca, involving Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, has signaled a potential shift in Mid…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza

Supporters on Sunday gathered at Hannover Quay in Bristol, a city represented by the Greens and known for its progressive spirit, to send of…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Israel’s religious right is changing the state from within

In Israel, ultra-Orthodox and religious-nationalist forces are wielding growing political influence over questions that reach far beyond the…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Yemen’s drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle

The internationally recognised Yemeni government was quick to retaliate by employing remotely operated drones to attack Houthi fighters on t…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart

UPDATE — Aug 17, 14:45 UTC: The new article highlights Iran's readiness for potential US ground operations as the Memorandum of Underst…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Drone Strike Targets Iraqi Kurdish Leadership: Origin Linked to Iran

UPDATE — Aug 17, 13:25 UTC: The new article reports that US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman in relation to shipping in the St…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

USS Lincoln Deployment Exposes Critical Crew Welfare Concerns

The USS Abraham Lincoln's extended nine-month deployment within the Middle East has surfaced pressing mental health challenges among its cre…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

UN Aid Reaches Isolated Qusra amid Settler Tensions

UPDATE — Aug 17, 14:45 UTC: The new article discusses the escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, reporting an in…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Kushner to Push Stalled Gaza Plan with Netanyahu Amid Tensions

UPDATE — Aug 17, 13:45 UTC: The new article reports that Jared Kushner has engaged in direct talks with Hamas leadership, a significant dipl…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Asserts Strategic Triumph Over US-Israel Allegiance

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has declared a significant victory over the United States and Israel, framing it as …

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo Reaches Record Fatality

The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated to become the deadliest in the nation's history. The …

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Zambian Election Tensions Rise Amid Claims of Armed Raid

President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has taken an early lead in the nation's general election, securing nearly 59% of the vote with a sing…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

AU Struggles to Impact Sudan Peace Efforts

The African Union (AU) has dispatched a delegation to Sudan in a crucial effort to mediate a ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian access, a…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Death Toll Rises in Zimbabwe's Ferry Tragedy

The recent capsizing of a ferry on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has resulted in a climbing death toll, now at 84, as authorities recover addition…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation of Settler Violence in West Bank Triggers Concerns

UPDATE — Aug 17, 04:40 UTC: The new article provides a personal account of Loui Ridi, a Palestinian-American, returning to the West Bank vil…

AUG 17 · Middle East & Africa

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-back…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Iran's Provocative Bounty Against U.S. Forces

The Iranian military has publicized a substantial financial incentive aimed directly at U.S. forces. In a stark escalation, Iran declared it…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Minister Advocates Targeted Killings in Gaza

Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has publicly intensified his stance against Palestinians in Gaza by advocating for nig…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Intensification in Yemen: Houthis Target Strategic Cities

Recent hostilities in Yemen have seen the Houthis conduct intensified operations, launching coordinated missile and drone attacks on the str…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Siege: Israeli Settlers in Qusra

A week has passed since Israeli settlers initiated a siege on the Palestinian village of Qusra, located south of Nablus in the contested Wes…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

‘Spearhead of annexation’: Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz, on Friday, ordered the military to prepare a plan for transferring civilian law enforcement in the oc…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Conflict and Calamity Across the Globe

The past week witnessed significant global events marked by both natural phenomena and human-induced turmoil. A partial solar eclipse graced…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa