Trump declared a ‘new Middle East’ – but what has changed?
Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump’s plan for a ‘new Middle East’.
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash: What we know so far
Libyan army chief killed in plane crash: What we know so far Libya mourns military chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was seen as a unifying figure amid deep political…
Palestinian Christians worry about erasure as Israeli settlements grow
Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.
Israel extends law that banned Al Jazeera for two more years
Israel extends law that banned Al Jazeera for two more years The Israeli parliament has voted to extend the bill, which allows the shutdown of foreign media outlets, until 2027.…
AFCON, more than just football
The Africa Cup of Nations is more than a football tournament.
Yemen’s government, Houthis agree to exchange thousands of prisoners
Yemen’s government, Houthis agree to exchange thousands of prisoners Nearly 3,000 detainees to be released under latest prisoner swap deal reached during talks in Oman. A member of Houthi security…
Ukraine “to create fear” with Russian General’s killing
“This is a mode of warfare which would be referred to as, quote-unquote, irregular.”
Denmark to summon US ambassador following Greenland envoy appointment
Denmark to summon US ambassador following Greenland envoy appointment Copenhagen slams Jeff Landry’s statement regarding annexation of the territory as ‘totally unacceptable’. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen says Jeff…
Israeli military storms West Bank towns, carries out demolition
Israeli military storms West Bank towns, carries out demolition Palestinian officials condemn the actions as part of a ‘systematic policy of displacement’ in the occupied territory. Israeli army bulldozers are…
Israel demolishes residential building in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces demolished a four-storey residential building in East Jerusalem, displacing around 100 Palestinians.