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335 articles · 7/12
Hamas Rejects UN Claims of Obstructing Gaza Aid Efforts
Recent allegations from a United Nations official have raised concerns over the interference of Hamas in humanitarian aid distribution in Ga…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Iran Targets Kurdish Militia Bases in Iraq with Strikes
Iran has executed a series of substantial air strikes targeting bases of Iranian Kurdish militia factions located within Iraqi Kurdistan. Th…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Escalating US-Iran Hostilities: Strategic Implications
In recent developments, the escalated US-Iran conflict has transitioned from a fragile ceasefire to aggressive warfare, marked by significan…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Yemeni Forces Strike Sanaa Airport to Block Iranian Aircraft
The Yemeni government, recognized internationally, has announced a targeted strike on Sanaa airport, aiming to intercept an incoming Iranian…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Iran's Ascendant Influence Amidst U.S. Tensions
Iran's geopolitical maneuvering is drawing significant attention as tensions with the United States persist. Tehran's strategy is increasing…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain
“I have three generators for my shop, and this runs on batteries,” he said, pointing to a battery-operated lighter he uses to fire up charco…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Tehran’s attacks on Monday came as a response to Washington’s escalating strikes as prospects of peace between the two countries recede. Her…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
US-Iran Hostilities Erupt Amid Ceasefire Strain
The United States has launched a new series of military strikes targeting several critical sites in Iran, triggering retaliatory actions by …
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Standoff in Strait of Hormuz Raises Geopolitical Tensions
The escalating hostilities in the Middle East have reignited concerns over the critical Strait of Hormuz. Recent exchanges of fire underscor…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Qatar Mourns Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the influential former Emir of Qatar, passed away at the age of 74. His tenure, beginning with a bloodles…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the num…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's Burial Amidst Tensions
In the holy city of Mashhad, vast crowds bore witness to the interment of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the gold-do…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU
Over the past few days, the US-Israeli war on Iran has seen yet another escalation that threatens to derail peace talks. Strikes by the Unit…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Iran Launches Strikes Against Gulf Allies Amid US Tensions
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have executed military strikes against US-aligned Gulf states, including Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, in a…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
He is being remembered not only as a regional statesman, but also as a steadfast ally of the Palestinian people and the only Arab leader to …
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Iran Strikes US Military Assets Amid Escalating Tensions
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched coordinated assaults on US military installations located in Bahrain, Kuwait, …
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Escalating Tensions: Israeli Settler Assaults in West Bank
In the Occupied West Bank's Hawara region of Masafer Yatta, a distressing incident involving Israeli settlers and a Palestinian family has b…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Hostilities at Strait of Hormuz Escalate Oil Prices
The Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal maritime passage, is at the center of renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, leading to a s…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Israel Unveils Footage of Hezbollah Tunnels Beneath Beaufort Castle
The Israeli Defense Forces have released a video purportedly revealing hidden tunnels beneath the historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon. This …
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty
For decades, African militaries have turned abroad for critical defence technologies, leaving the continent largely positioned as a buyer ra…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies
The United States has launched another series of bombings on key Iranian cities amid escalating tensions in the region. The attacks come as …
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Political Backlash Follows Detention of US Congressman in West Bank
US Congressman Ro Khanna found himself at the center of a controversy following an incident in the occupied West Bank, where he was detained…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Israel's Strikes Highlight Fragile Lebanon Tensions
The Israeli Defense Forces have released footage demonstrating substantial strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. These operation…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Escalating Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Gaza Crisis
Israeli military operations have intensified in Gaza, with airstrikes targeting multiple locations across the region. The offensive has resu…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Israel's Forthcoming Election: A Referendum on Netanyahu
Israel's Knesset has confirmed that national elections will occur on October 27, the latest possible date under current law. This election i…
JUL 14 · Middle East & Africa
Iraqi Premier's US Visit Aims to Fortify Economic Ties
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to the United States, marking his inaugural internat…
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
Erosion of Iran-US Ceasefire Due to Strategic Misalignment
Despite a formal ceasefire agreement, hostilities have resumed between the United States and Iran, reflecting mutual doubts about each side'…
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
30 Malian Soldiers Killed in Anefis Retaking from Rebels
The Malian military has confirmed that approximately 30 soldiers have been killed and dozens more injured in the operation to retake the str…
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets
UPDATE — Jul 13, 00:00 UTC: The new article details a series of military strikes initiated by the US against Iran, specifically aimed at und…
JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa
Lindsey Graham's Strategic Role in US-Israel Relations
The sudden passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71 marks the end of a pivotal chapter in American foreign policy, particularly…
JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa
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