Egypt urges Israel to halt Gaza offensive, allow humanitarian aid
Egyptian and Turkish officials discuss Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, calling for an end to hostilities and urging unconditional aid access while addressing regional issues in Libya and Syria.
South African court delays case of 95 arrested Libyans
South African authorities are grappling with the case of 95 Libyan men arrested at a military-style camp.
Bangladeshi Premier Hasina lands in India as army announces transition
Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh after mass demonstrations against her government
Russian security council head arrives in Tehran
Sergey Shoygu to be received by newly elected Iranian president, says office of Russia’s Security Council
Ukraine strengthens African ties with minister’s landmark visit
Ukraine’s foreign minister begins fourth African tour to strengthen bilateral ties with Malawi Zambia and Mauritius.
Russians honor fallen Wagner fighters in Mali
Northern Mali’s Tuareg rebels claimed to have killed at least 84 Russian Wagner mercenaries and 47 Malian soldiers during several days of fierce fighting in late July
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza school, nine fighters in West Bank
The Israeli military claimed the school was used as a Hamas command center
Iran says Haniyeh assassination carried out by ‘short-range projectile...
Haniyeh was killed on Wednesday while in Tehran to attend President Masoud Pezeshkian’s inauguration
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh’s funeral held in Qatar
The funeral of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was held in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in Tehran, part of a series of killings of senior figures in the Palestinian militant group amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Mourners, including Khaled Meshaal, senior Hamas officials, and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin
France warns nationals of Mideast travel risks amid military escalation
Tensions have escalated after twin attacks in Beirut, Tehran
Hamas leader Haniyeh’s funeral ceremony starts in Tehran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead funeral prayers over body of Ismail Haniyeh
Hamas expected to absorb Haniyeh’s death as Gaza operations persist
Potential successors, including Khaled Meshaal, a former Hamas leader who survived an Israeli assassination attempt in 1997, are likely to step into leadership roles
Iran’s supreme leader says Tehran will avenge slain Hamas leader
‘The criminal and terrorist Zionist regime martyred our dear guest in our house and made us mourn, but it has also prepared the ground for severe punishment for itself,’ says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Hezbollah: Key commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut building hit by Israel
Shukr’s fate remains ‘unknown,’ Hezbollah says after strike that Lebanes Health Ministry said killed 3, injured 74
Middle East shaken by two high-profile assassinations in 12 hours
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas announced early Wednesday that Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting his residence in Tehran
Hamas accuses Netanyahu of adding conditions to truce proposal
While Washington, the sponsor of the talks, asserts that a deal is imminent, the negotiations center on a proposal unveiled by President Joe Biden in May
Nicolas Maduro is declared winner of Venezuela’s election
In Venezuela’s presidential election, Nicolas Maduro won with 51.2% of the vote, securing his third term.
Israel, Hezbollah expected limited response: Lebanon
Lebanon has received international assurances that both the Israeli and Hezbollah responses to a recent rocket attack will be limited.
Paris 2024 games open amid controversies and concerns
With the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games to be held Friday evening, France finds itself navigating delicate political waters as it hosts the world’s premier sporting event
Israel pushes for screening of returning Palestinians
Israeli negotiators argue that screening is necessary to prevent Hamas fighters from reintegrating into the civilian population in the north
US imposes sanctions on Congo rebel group
Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the Congo River Alliance, M23, and key leaders for their role in the conflict.
France, Djibouti strengthen defense ties with new treaty
French President Macron and Djibouti President Guelleh renewed their defense partnership, updating the 1977 treaty.
US Senator quits after being convicted of Egypt corruption case
Senator Bob Menendez was found guilty on all 16 criminal counts including bribery and acting as an agent for Egypt’s government.
Israel denounces China-brokered Palestine unity deal
Israel condemns China’s reconciliation deal to include Hamas in Gaza’s government, vowing to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed.