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

Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late

The Israeli Prison Service informed the commission on Sunday that Ihab Mohammed Abdel Qader Diab, 36, had died while detained. Palestinian o…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Trump Opts for Economic Pressure Over Iran Strikes

United States President Donald Trump has indicated a strategic pivot towards economic pressure rather than military strikes in dealing with …

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Renewed Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes Target Yemen's Port of al-Makha

The Houthi insurgency in Yemen has intensified its campaign against the port city of al-Makha, launching a new wave of missile and drone att…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Threats Against Palestinian Journalists in July

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has reported a concerning increase in attacks on journalists, with 108 incidents documented in the occ…

AUG 10 · Middle East & Africa

Iran declares prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz pending US concessions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed pending the United States' compliance with Iran's c…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?

Under the agreement signed in Mecca on Friday, any external armed attack on either of the three countries will now be considered an attack o…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu Rebuffs US Proposal for Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a United States-backed plan aimed at addressing the protracted conflict in Gaza, an …

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Iraqi Anti-Corruption Drive Intensifies with High-Profile Arrests

A significant development in Iraq's ongoing anti-corruption efforts has unfolded with the arrest of former Saladin provincial governor, Ahme…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections

as concerns over the potential annexation of parts of the West Bank, have added to the charged atmosphere. The European Union and several hu…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Gazan Engineer Innovates Animal Shelters Using Recycled Materials

In a striking example of resourcefulness, an engineer in Gaza has taken the initiative to craft animal shelters from discarded cans. This in…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens

She watches them eat but is already worried about finding their next meal. The 35-year-old is the sole breadwinner for six-year-old Omar, fo…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites

Up in the hills above the Roman columns of the ancient site of Sebastia, in the occupied West Bank, are olive fields that have been cultivat…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

The Resilience of Iran Against Imperial Ambitions

Iran's historical resilience against powerful empires is a testament to its strategic adaptation and enduring national identity. Throughout …

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Israel's 'Green Rafah' Aims to Reshape Gaza's Future

Israel has initiated infrastructure projects in southern Gaza under the 'Green Rafah' plan, a development that carries significant geopoliti…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?

UPDATE — Aug 9, 15:10 UTC: The new article discusses the broader geopolitical implications and strategic shifts signaled by the recent defen…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Nigeria's Mass Weddings Alleviate Economic Strain

The Nigerian government's initiative to host mass weddings is emerging as a strategic response to the financial barriers faced by low-income…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Iran-Oman Negotiations on Strait of Hormuz Advance

UPDATE — Aug 9, 16:40 UTC: The new article reveals that Iran has set specific preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including th…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Israel Dismisses U.S. Proposal Amid Gaza Tensions

UPDATE — Aug 9, 15:10 UTC: The new article details Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a 15-point disarmament plan…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Iran's Pezeshkian Seeks Resolution to 'No War, No Peace'

In a pivotal move, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged for an end to what he describes as the 'neither war nor peace' situation wi…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Palestinians in occupied West Bank hold firm on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The small Bedouin village, located in Masafer Yatta, was marrying off two of its sons. Cauldrons of slow-cooked lamb meat for mansaf – a lar…

AUG 9 · Middle East & Africa

Erdogan's Strategic Saudi Visit Amid Tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Saudi Arabia for a pivotal one-day working meeting as regional dynamics intensify. This v…

AUG 7 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions: Israeli Raid in Qalandiya Leaves 51 Injured

An Israeli military operation in the Qalandiya refugee camp within the West Bank has resulted in injuries to 51 Palestinians. The raid, char…

AUG 7 · Middle East & Africa

Rising Tensions: Israel's Renewed Assaults in South Lebanon

Recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have reignited tensions, leading to a surge of anger among residents as diplomatic negotiation…

AUG 7 · Middle East & Africa

Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza

When an email arrived two weeks after she applied for a scholarship from the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio in Italy, she felt, fo…

AUG 7 · Middle East & Africa

After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster

The ground that once gave his family food and income now stands as a reminder of what was lost. His livestock disappeared, and the gardens t…

AUG 7 · Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey to Seal Defence Pact

In a significant move acknowledging evolving geopolitical alliances, Saudi Arabia is poised to enter a trilateral defence agreement with Pak…

AUG 7 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Condemns Trump's 'Theater Diplomacy' Over Hormuz Straits

UPDATE — Aug 7, 00:40 UTC: The new article discusses potential resolutions to the conflict involving the Hormuz Straits, suggesting that a d…

AUG 7 · Middle East & Africa

Fire at Turkish Earthquake Housing Construction Site

A fire erupted at a workers' accommodation camp located at a construction site for earthquake victim housing in Hatay, southern Turkiye. The…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa

Ebola Crisis Escalates in Eastern DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is escalating at a pace deemed exceptional within the region. Over the past thr…

AUG 6 · Middle East & Africa