Israel's Escalating Strikes in Southern Lebanon: Strategic Underpinnings

The recent Israeli military offensives in southern Lebanon mark a sharp escalation in hostilities, casting a shadow over the two recently br…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy

“You take one look at the condition of job postings you can find online or in person, and you will understand why some young people feel lik…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Engages Egypt on US Gaza Peace Plan Amid Disarmament Controversy

A Hamas delegation has initiated discussions with Egypt's intelligence chief to advance the implementation of a US-brokered peace plan for G…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity

UPDATE — Aug 16, 12:20 UTC: The new article discusses President Trump's intent to designate the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, esc…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Morocco Heightens Border Security Amid Ceuta Tensions

Morocco has ramped up security measures in the city of Fnideq, reacting to the unfounded claims circulating on social media that the boundar…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

A nation divided: What do Israelis want in October’s elections?

In the past, a typical fault line between Israel’s right and liberal wings during the election season was future dealings with the Palestini…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Zambia's Election Plagued by Intimidation and Violence

International observers have expressed significant concerns over Zambia's recent presidential election following reports of intimidation and…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Engages Cairo as Kushner Visits for Gaza Talks

Khalil al-Hayya, a prominent Hamas political figure and chief negotiator, has embarked on a crucial visit to Cairo for discussions with Egyp…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Syrian Military's Symbolic Gesture Amid Conflict

In a notable deviation from its usual operations, the Syrian military has deployed a symbolic initiative in the heart of Damascus. Helicopte…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Houthi Strikes Target Marib's Civilians

UPDATE — Aug 16, 05:15 UTC: The new article reports on retaliatory strikes by Yemeni government forces, supported by Saudi Arabia, following…

AUG 16 · Middle East & Africa

Qatar and Iran Clash Over Alleged Pilot Captures

UPDATE — Aug 15, 22:05 UTC: Qatar has officially denied Tehran's allegations about secretly detaining three Iranian pilots. This respon…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Eleven people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, authorities say, in one of the deadliest days of attacks since an agr…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Triggers National Emergency as Fatalities Climb

The tragic capsizing of a ferry on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has claimed 72 lives, following the recovery of 26 additional bodies over the wee…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Moroccan Authorities Detain Over 100 Migrants Near Ceuta

In an intensified effort to manage migration pressures, Moroccan police have detained more than 100 individuals attempting to reach the Span…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

USS Washington to Relieve USS Lincoln Amid Middle East Tensions

The United States is repositioning its naval assets in the Middle East, with the USS George Washington set to replace the USS Abraham Lincol…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return

Sudan’s Sovereign Council chief and army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged temporary immunity and legal, political, and security …

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

Speaking to Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview, Erdogan said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits signatories to taking unified steps…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Transforming Dynamics: Drone Warfare in Yemen

The Yemeni conflict is entering a new phase, marked by developments in drone warfare that could reshape its dynamics. For years, the Houthi …

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Taliban Faces Fragmented Armed Opposition

As the Taliban marks five years of power in Afghanistan, the landscape of armed opposition has transformed significantly. Initially singular…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

US Pressures Israel to Address Settler Aggressions

The United States is exerting diplomatic pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to denounce the actions of Israeli settlers b…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Decimate Region

Seven individuals have been reported dead and three wounded following an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. This action signifies an int…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Damascus Refrains from Costly Lebanese Gambit

Recent deliberations have surfaced regarding a potential Syrian intervention in Lebanon, aimed at disarming Hezbollah. The United States, un…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives

The small plot he is tending is an attempt to reclaim his old profession as a farmer with his father, Marwan, on their land in northern Gaza…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Taliban's Fifth Year: Restrictions Overshadow Rule

UPDATE — Aug 15, 11:50 UTC: The new article provides an analysis of what the Taliban have achieved and failed to achieve in the five years s…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US

“We have not yet made a decision to restart negotiations with the United States,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on …

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp

After sitting her national examinations in 2005 and 2006, she decided she wanted to become a teacher. She volunteered in classrooms while pu…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

UN Warns of Funding Threats to Afghan Women's Aid Under Taliban Rule

Half a decade after the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan, the United Nations has raised alarms over critical funding shortages jeopardizi…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Houthi Missile Strike on Yemeni Port Threatens Truce

A recent barrage of Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Yemen's al-Makha port has resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals, reign…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Tensions Escalate Over Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

Lebanon's Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has intensified calls for a definitive timetable for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory, ami…

AUG 15 · Middle East & Africa

Trump's Assertion Over Strait of Hormuz Escalates US-Iran Tensions

In a provocative move, President Donald Trump declared intentions to designate the Strait of Hormuz as a US 'territory'. This announcement c…

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa