Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternatives

Then, an explosion shattered the calm and neighbours rushed to extinguish a large fire in Najib Abdullah’s home. The residents in the Beer B…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Conflict: US-Iran Strikes Shut Strait of Hormuz

In a significant escalation of tensions, the United States and Iran engaged in reciprocal missile and drone attacks over the weekend. US str…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran on Sunday claimed attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, calling them its response to renewed US bombings on cities alo…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

US CENTCOM Targets Iranian Military Sites in Strategic Strikes

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has executed a coordinated series of strikes on approximately 140 Iranian military sites, markin…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf as Iran Targets US Interests After Strikes

In an intense escalation of hostilities in the Gulf, Iranian missiles and drones targeted several Gulf states following a night of US air st…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Passes Away, Impact Reverberates Globally

UPDATE — Jul 12, 13:45 UTC: This article provides new information on the international responses to Senator Lindsey Graham's passing, h…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: US Strikes Back

The geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply escalated as the United States launched significant military strikes on Irani…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern QatarHe was 74. A charismatic figure with a friendly demeanor, the father Emir assume…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Legacy of Qatari Visionary: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Passes Away at 74

The former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has passed away at the age of 74, as announced by the Amiri Diwan. Sheikh Hamad, …

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

US Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Following Iranian Attack in Hormuz

In a swift military response, the United States launched targeted strikes against Iranian positions following an incident where a container …

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate with Military Strikes and Strait Closure

In a significant escalation, United States military forces have executed a third series of strikes against Iranian targets within a week. Th…

JUL 23 · Middle East & Africa

Nigeria Rescues Abducted Schoolchildren in Oyo State

Nigerian security forces have successfully rescued 39 schoolchildren and five teachers who were abducted nearly two months ago in Oyo State.…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Iran war live: IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed over US interference

Iran has announced the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, citing "US interference." Th…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa

Tensions Flare as US Demands Iran Cease Ship Attacks in Hormuz

The United States has issued a demand for Iran to publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open for navigation and to cease firing on commercia…

JUL 11 · Middle East & Africa

EU Parliament Seeks Terrorist Label for Sudan’s RSF

The European Parliament has urged European Union member states to formally classify Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as a terrorist organi…

JUL 10 · Middle East & Africa

Successful Rescue of Kidnapped Students Marks a Victory Against Boko Haram in Nigeria

Nigeria’s security agencies have successfully rescued dozens of students and teachers abducted two months ago in the southwestern state of O…

JUL 10 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Mourns Supreme Leader Amid Rising Tensions

The burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Mashhad's revered Imam Reza shrine has drawn massive crowds, reflecting…

JUL 10 · Middle East & Africa

Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

The killing of Palestinian aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on Tuesday has triggered an outpouring of gri…

JUL 10 · Middle East & Africa

Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen steeply after a series of tit-for-tat strikes by the US and Iran following an attack on thre…

JUL 10 · Middle East & Africa

Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran

Donald Trump's latest pronouncements on Iran and the chances of a negotiated agreement have to be taken seriously, as he is after all t…

JUL 10 · Middle East & Africa

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' response

Donald Trump has said the ceasefire agreement with Iran is "over", blasting the country's leadership as "scum" and …

JUL 10 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

UPDATE — Jul 11, 00:15 UTC: The article discusses US pressure on Iran to publicly assure the security of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a …

JUL 11 · Middle East & Africa

Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity

UPDATE — Jul 6, 19:15 UTC: The new article reports on Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei's reappointment as Iran's chief justice during t…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

UN Demands Immediate Release of Detained Palestinian Doctor

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued a call for the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian detained by I…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

Austrian Court Convicts Former Syrian Intelligence Chief of Torture

A former Syrian intelligence officer, Khaled al-Halabi, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by an Austrian court for his role in the…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu Affirms US Ties, Targets Turkiye Amidst Regional Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dispelled rumors of discord between himself and U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing their…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that

The meeting on Monday at UN headquarters in New York comes amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Rapid Support Forces’ and allied militias’ on…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Minister Smotrich Declares Strategic Settlement Expansion

UPDATE — Jul 6, 16:00 UTC: The new article details the Israeli cabinet's recent approval for the establishment of 13 new settlements in…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

Algeria's FLN Dominates Parliament Amid Low Voter Turnout

The ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) has emerged with the majority of seats in Algeria's recent parliamentary elections. Official elec…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon Breaches Ceasefire, Kills Four

An Israeli drone strike has resulted in the deaths of four individuals in southern Lebanon, newly escalating tensions in the already volatil…

JUL 6 · Middle East & Africa