17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza

Supporters on Sunday gathered at Hannover Quay in Bristol, a city represented by the Greens and known for its progressive spirit, to send off “Kate”, a vessel with Freedom Flotilla…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Kushner to Push Stalled Gaza Plan with Netanyahu Amid Tensions

UPDATE — Aug 17, 13:45 UTC: The new article reports that Jared Kushner has engaged in direct talks with Hamas leadership, a significant diplomatic development n

16 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. A Palestinian offici…

16 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Engages Egypt on US Gaza Peace Plan Amid Disarmament Controversy

A Hamas delegation has initiated discussions with Egypt's intelligence chief to advance the implementation of a US-brokered peace plan for Gaza. These talks in El-Alamein mark a cr…

16 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Salah's Trabzonspor Debut Yields Draw Against Kasimpasa

Mohamed Salah, the celebrated Egyptian forward, made a notable debut for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig, entering as a second-half substitute. Despite his efforts, Trabzonspo…

16 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Engages Cairo as Kushner Visits for Gaza Talks

Khalil al-Hayya, a prominent Hamas political figure and chief negotiator, has embarked on a crucial visit to Cairo for discussions with Egyptian authorities. These negotiations occ…

15 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

Speaking to Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview, Erdogan said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement commits signatories to taking unified steps should any one of them come under exter…

14 Aug 2026 · 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 port city of al-Makha,

09 Aug 2026 · 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 defence pact between Saud

06 Aug 2026 · 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 region. The foreign ministers of the Un…

06 Aug 2026 · 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 maritime defence coalition. This initiative…

05 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Mohamed Salah Nears Transfer to Trabzonspor Amid Fan Frenzy

Mohamed Salah has landed in Istanbul to finalize his transition from Liverpool to Turkish club Trabzonspor. Adorning the club's colors, the Egyptian forward was met with enthusiasm…

05 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Egypt Uncovers Fraud Plot Involving Fake Judges

In a development raising significant concerns about judicial impersonation, Egyptian authorities have arrested several individuals implicated in a scheme designed to defraud citize…

05 Aug 2026 · Europe - Russia

Mohamed Salah Poised for Move from Liverpool to Trabzonspor

Mohamed Salah, the illustrious Egyptian forward, appears set to transition from Liverpool to Turkish club Trabzonspor. After spending nine years with Liverpool, Salah's career traj…

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

We demand accountability for the Beirut blast

On August 4, 2020, at 6:07 in the evening, we lost the people we loved the most. Children and parents, husbands and wives, firefighters who ran towards the port while everyone else…

04 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future

"I was just in a trough, drowning in uncertainty," says Walaa Volidis, a Palestinian software engineer. "But deep inside, I made a decision: it will not be the end, …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Turkish-Libyan Military Ties Intensify Amid Cairo's Calculated Equanimity

In a significant geopolitical shift, Turkiye has intensified its military cooperation with Libya's eastern-based military leader, Khalifa Haftar. Historically, Ankara supported the…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, according to a statement. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in Gaza …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?

Cairo, Egypt – A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea, and a senior US envoy reflects growing efforts to coordinate approaches to security …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six Amid Truce in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike has inflicted further sorrow on Gaza City, claiming the lives of a family of six amidst a nominal ceasefire. The al-Masri family fell victim to an Israeli bomb…