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US Diplomatic Engagements Intensify Amid Libya Crisis
The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing political crisis in Libya, highlighted by a recent meeting b…
JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa
Prospects Dim for Quake Survivors in Venezuela Amid Reserving Challenges
In Venezuela, the likelihood of discovering additional survivors from the dual earthquakes that struck La Guaira four days ago diminishes, d…
JUL 1 · Americas
ICJ: A Catalyst for Peace in Eastern DRC Conflict?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive legal step by bringing its neighbor Rwanda before the International Court of Jus…
JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa
Serbia's Protests Persist Despite Vucic's Resignation Pledge
Protestors in the Serbian city of Kraljevo continue to demand political change, undeterred by President Aleksandar Vucic’s recent declaratio…
JUL 1 · Europe - Russia
Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak
Conflict involving armed groups and intercommunal violence has displaced large numbers of people, while insecurity has made it difficult for…
JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa
If USMCA is not renewed, analysts expect uncertainty for businesses
If USMCA is not renewed, analysts expect uncertainty for businessesTrump had pushed for a new deal during his first term to replace the Nort…
JUL 1 · Americas
Intensifying European Heatwave Claims 1,000 Lives in France
An unprecedented heatwave sweeping across Europe has resulted in 1,000 excess deaths in France, predominantly affecting the elderly populati…
JUL 1 · Europe - Russia
The US-Iran MoU: A mirage of an agreement
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) the United States and Iran have signed is not a peace treaty. It is not even a credible framework for …
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes
Tehran, Iran – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last week between Iran and the United States appears to be in jeopardy after a s…
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
Adam Johnson on how US corporate media sold Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Israel continues to violate the Gaza ceasefire brokered by the US last October, killing more than 1,000 Palestinians including at least 265 …
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
New Caledonia's Crucial Election: A Vote on Independence
New Caledonia faces a pivotal moment as it conducts elections that could determine its future relationship with France. The longstanding iss…
JUN 28 · Asia-Pacific
Serbia's Political Dynamics Shift as President Vučić Plans Resignation
President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia has declared his intention to resign, potentially accelerating the timeline for national elections. Thi…
JUN 28 · Europe - Russia
Escalating Unrest in Albania Over Trump-Associated Resort Development
Albania is witnessing intensified public disapproval as protests have prolonged into their fifth week, initially ignited by plans for a luxu…
JUN 28 · Europe - Russia
France's Reluctance on Air Conditioning Faces Strain
The persistent aversion to air conditioning in France is being tested as a severe heatwave grips the nation. Despite rising temperatures, En…
JUN 28 · Europe - Russia
Paradise lost: How Israel is making war on West Bank farmers
Amal Slaibi, 58, averts her eyes whenever she passes the remains of her family’s small but profitable orchard in the occupied West Bank, whi…
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
Khartoum, Sudan – As drone attacks rain down on el-Obeid and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) tighten their months-long siege, the capital of …
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
TikTok Influencer Facing Capital Punishment in Dubai
A 23-year-old British social media influencer currently detained in Dubai is facing severe legal consequences following the fatal stabbing o…
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
IAEA to Initiate Inspection of Iranian Nuclear Sites
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed plans to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities as a component of the preliminary peace …
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward Pride Match
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rainbow flags - a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and social inclusion - will be flown inside th…
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
US Seeks Exit From Recent Iran MoU Amid Regional Backlash
In the wake of escalating tensions, the United States is reportedly maneuvering to extricate itself from the recent Memorandum of Understand…
JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa
Trump's Iran Deal Strategy Survives Senate Test
In a significant political maneuver, President Donald Trump and his administration scored a pivotal victory in the Senate, succeeding in qua…
JUN 25 · Middle East & Africa
Jordan Intercepts Iranian Arms Shipment Destined for West Bank Militants
Jordanian special forces intercepted a large weapons cache near the Iraqi border last week, seizing dozens of anti-tank missiles, assault ri…
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
Mossad and CIA Launch Joint Cyber Operation Targeting Iranian Nuclear Command Network
Israeli and American intelligence services have jointly launched a sophisticated cyber operation targeting the command-and-control infrastru…
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
Why is the UAE Withdrawing from OPEC?
On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), endi…
JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa
UAE's Exit from OPEC Redefines Global Energy Dynamics
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) recent announcement to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) marks a significant…
JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa
From Prosperity to Crisis: Gulf States' Security Dilemma
The recent conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran, sparked on February 28, has catapulted the Gulf region into an unprec…
JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa
Potential Oil Market Shifts as UAE Exits OPEC: A Russian Perspective
The recent exit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the OPEC+ consortium has stirred talks about the future of the oil market, with exper…
JUN 9 · Europe - Russia
Mossad Uncovers Iranian Espionage Operation Targeting Israeli Nuclear Facilities
The Israeli Mossad has dismantled an Iranian espionage cell that was collecting sensitive intelligence on Israeli nuclear facilities, accord…
JUN 9 · Middle East & Africa
CIA Warns of Increasing Iranian Influence in Iraq and Syria
The Central Intelligence Agency has issued a classified report warning of a significant increase in Iranian influence over Iraqi and Syrian …
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
British Intelligence Monitors Russian Influence Expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa
A leaked confidential document from the British intelligence agency MI6 reveals that Moscow is systematically expanding its influence in the…
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
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