Houthi Offensive Targets Yemeni Government Forces

The ongoing conflict in Yemen witnessed a significant escalation as Houthi rebels launched a series of drone and missile strikes, resulting …

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

In a stark development amidst ongoing negotiations, Israeli air strikes in Lebanon have resulted in the wounding of eight individuals in the…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Sudan Conflict Endangers Meroe Pyramids Preservation

Sudan's escalating conflict has cast a shadow over the preservation of the ancient Meroe pyramids, a site of immense historical and cultural…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Systematic Sexual Violence Eclipses Sudan's Conflict

The conflict in Sudan has once again brought to light the systemic use of sexual violence as a tactic of war. Reports indicate that women di…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Explosive Device Detonates on Minibus Near Damascus

A passenger minibus explosion on the outskirts of Damascus has resulted in multiple casualties. The incident, which occurred in the town of …

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu's Strategic Shift: Israel Contemplates Solo Action Against Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicating a potential shift towards unilateral military action against Iran amid an ongoing ge…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Regional Powers Condemn Israeli Violations in Gaza

Eight countries have issued a forceful denunciation of ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, highlighting increasing tensions in the…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Rare Indictment of Israeli Settler for Palestinian Activist Killing

Israeli authorities have charged a settler with reckless manslaughter concerning the death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, marking …

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia Appoints Leader for Maritime Defence Coalition

Saudi Arabia has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as the commander of a newly formed multinational mar…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Houthi Strikes Escalate Conflict in Yemen, 30 Government Forces Dead

UPDATE — Aug 6, 18:30 UTC: The new article reports on fresh Houthi attacks using drones and ballistic missiles against Saudi-led coalition m…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

UNICEF: Dire Impact on Gaza's Children Post-Ceasefire

Since the announcement of a ceasefire in October 2025, Gaza has witnessed the death of at least 300 children, equating to one child per day,…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Critical Child Malnutrition Crisis Unfolds in Afghanistan

The most lethal form of malnutrition, child wasting, has escalated to critical levels across a third of Afghanistan's provinces. This alarmi…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Why is Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visiting Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions?

“This visit is taking place against the backdrop of the short-term effects of the regional situation, while it will further expand strategic…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Deliberate Targeting of Lebanese Journalist by Israeli Strike Unveiled

UPDATE — Aug 6, 15:35 UTC: The new article provides further information by detailing the human rights groups, Human Rights Watch, and Amnest…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Settler Charged in Landmark Palestinian Activist Case

An Israeli settler has been charged with the death of Awdah Hathaleen, a noted Palestinian activist, in the occupied West Bank. The indictme…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

DR Congo Faces Escalating Ebola Outbreak Challenges

UPDATE — Aug 6, 12:20 UTC: This article highlights the worsening of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC due to a strike by healthcare workers, whi…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Retaliatory Strikes Target South Lebanon in Response to Soldier Casualties

In a significant escalation, the Israeli military has conducted targeted strikes in southern Lebanon following the deaths of two Israeli sol…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Critical Hormuz Corridor Reopening Imminent Amid US-Iran Tensions

UPDATE — Aug 6, 11:30 UTC: The new article elaborates on the near completion of the Iran-Oman agreement regarding shipping routes through th…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Assault on Sporting Icons Intensifies Security Concerns in Uganda

The recent fatal assault on David Owori, a renowned Ugandan footballer, underscores growing security concerns in Kampala. Owori, aged 28 and…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Sudan Conflict Threatens Meroe Pyramids Preservation

The ongoing conflict in Sudan poses a significant threat to the ancient pyramids of Meroe, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hostil…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in West Bank: Israeli Forces Raid Qalandiya

Israeli military forces have intensified operations in the occupied West Bank, conducting a significant raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp n…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Puntland Forces Overrun Federal Camp in Somalia

In a significant escalation, Puntland's military forces launched a coordinated operation against a federally controlled camp in Galkayo, Som…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions in Southern Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Recent hostilities in southern Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of at least one Lebanese civilian and two Israeli soldiers amid heightene…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Arab-Muslim Coalition Intensifies Defense of Jerusalem Holy Sites

In a concerted effort to safeguard religious sites in occupied East Jerusalem, Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have ratified a comprehensi…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmament

Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmamentWhile a number of armed groups, such as Saraya al-Salam, Asaib Ahl al-Haq, and Kataib…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Iranian Executions Surge Amidst Political Repression

The United Nations has reported a disturbing increase in executions in Iran, with at least 56 individuals executed on charges related to nat…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

In Bandar Abbas, the ceasefire never came

In Bandar Abbas, the ceasefire never came In this first-person testimony as told to Al Jazeera, Parisa*, a 44-year-old single mother from B…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?

The proposed agreement, which has been under negotiation for several weeks, is intended to restore the June 17 ceasefire between Washington …

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Sit-In Targets Smotrich Over Alleged Funding to Violent Settlements

Palestinian and Israeli demonstrators conducted a sit-in at the headquarters of the Religious Zionist Party in Shoham. They accused Finance …

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa

Stalemate in Rome: Lebanon-Israel Disarmament Talks Falter

UPDATE — Aug 5, 15:40 UTC: The new article provides an update on the situation in southern Lebanon, where Israel has resumed military operat…

AUG 5 · Middle East & Africa