Ebola Outbreak in DRC Expands to Sixth Province

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a critical juncture, as the virus has now been confirmed in a six…

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa

Environmental Crisis: Major Oil Spill Off Omani Coast

An urgent environmental threat is emerging off the coast of Oman following a substantial oil spill in a protected marine area. The spill ori…

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa

Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Prolonged Navy Deployment in Iran

The President of the United States has downplayed apprehensions regarding the extended tour of duty faced by sailors aboard the USS Abraham …

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa

Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war

UPDATE — Aug 14, 23:20 UTC: This article provides an update on the hostilities in Yemen with a new Houthi missile and drone attack on the po…

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make it the first country in the Middle East to formally…

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa

Assad Sentenced to Death In Absentia by Syrian Court

A Syrian court has issued a death sentence in absentia against ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, following his conviction on charges of war c…

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa

Tensions Escalate as Israeli Settlers Besiege West Bank Homes

In a developing situation in the occupied West Bank, activists attempted to deliver aid to Palestinians whose homes in Qusra have been under…

AUG 14 · Middle East & Africa

Drone Strike Ignites Libya's Key Oil Refinery

Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the nation's largest operational facility, has been engulfed in flames following a targeted drone attack. This …

AUG 11 · Middle East & Africa

Colombia Endorses Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights

Colombia's recent political shift has resulted in its becoming the second nation to formally recognize Israel's claim over the Golan Heights…

AUG 11 · Middle East & Africa

Trump's Compensation Demand Intensifies Iran Strait Negotiations

President Donald Trump has escalated the ongoing negotiations surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by demanding compensation fr…

AUG 11 · Middle East & Africa

Trump Demands Iran Compensate US War Wounded

UPDATE — Aug 11, 00:40 UTC: The new article highlights the Trump administration's current assurance over the stability of the Strait of…

AUG 11 · Middle East & Africa

Turkiye Legislates Conditional Pardon for PKK Fighters

In a significant move towards resolving decades-long conflict, Turkey's legislature has approved a bill offering conditional pardons to thou…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu Declines U.S. Gaza Peace Plan Amid Trump’s Assurances

In a recent development, U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his steadfast rapport with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, de…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Houthi Attack on Mocha Port Escalates Red Sea Tensions

The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched an attack on the Red Sea port of Mocha, raising significant concerns about the security of key shi…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Lebanon Expands Legal Pursuit Against Former Central Bank Governor

The Lebanese judiciary has filed new charges against former Banque du Liban Governor Riad Salameh and Samir Hanna, the ex-chairman of Bank A…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Oman Struggles to Contain Oil Spill Threatening Marine Biodiversity

Omani authorities are battling a significant oil spill from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands, that jeopardi…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

One Year Since Anas al-Sharif's Death: Impact on Press Freedom

The anniversary of the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif highlights ongoing concerns regarding press freedom in conflict zones. …

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue

Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogueThe consultations include proposals to drop charges punishable by death again…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

WHO Advocates Ervebo Vaccine Trial Amid DR Congo Ebola Outbreak

UPDATE — Aug 10, 21:30 UTC: The new article provides information that the current Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo began approximately three m…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu's Rejection of Gaza Plan Risks Prolonged Conflict

UPDATE — Aug 10, 17:35 UTC: The new article offers reactions from Palestinian individuals and communities in response to Israel's rejec…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Iran changed the rules in Hormuz. The Gulf is changing the rules for Iran

UPDATE — Aug 10, 16:30 UTC: The new article reports on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has led to a significant rise in…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Russian Forces to Relinquish Syrian Coastal Bases

UPDATE — Aug 10, 16:30 UTC: The new article provides details on a formal accord between Syria and Russia redefining Moscow's military p…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan?

In early August, Sudan’s military and allied groups repelled two successive attacks by the RSF in the strategically important Bir Saliba reg…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Strategic Shift: Trump's Economic Pressure on Iran Amid War

In a marked departure from his previous military threats, U.S. President Donald Trump is now emphasizing economic pressure in the ongoing co…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death

On the first anniversary of the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza, Palestinians and press freedom advocates are rem…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?

Mohsen Rezaei takes over as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council amid ongoing talks over the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran ha…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Operations Intensify as Homes Razed in Southern Lebanon

In a move that underscores escalating tensions in the region, Israeli military forces have initiated the demolition of homes in southern Leb…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Houthi Assault Targets Mocha, Leaving 7 Dead and 30 Injured

The Houthi militant group's recent offensive on the Red Sea port city of Mocha resulted in a tragic loss of life, claiming seven individuals…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gaza: Israeli Strikes Intensify Amidst Civilian Casualties

Recent hostilities in Gaza have resulted in increased Palestinian casualties as Israeli military actions intensified over the weekend. Confi…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Iranian Demands Heighten Risk, Elevating Oil Prices

Oil prices have surged as Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz exacerbate uncertainty in global energy markets. Brent crude,…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa