Archives for April, 2024

Egypt's women rappers fight for place in rising scene

Agence France-Presse

Israel asks for more time to respond to court petition on Gaza aid

Agence France-Presse

Biden says Netanyahu making 'mistake' on Gaza

Agence France-Presse

Humanity lost 'moral compass' on Gaza: top UN official

Agence France-Presse

US defense chief: 'We don't have any evidence' Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Lloyd Austin's statement came just weeks after the State Department said it had found no evidence of the Israeli military violating the law of war in Gaza, despite extensive allegations to the contrary by UN officials and international aid groups.

Palestine

Interview

Syrian Kurdish commander says resolve of US-led anti-ISIS coalition weakening

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, SDF chief Mazlum Kobane said the conflict in Gaza has boosted ISIS and warned that the conditions exist for a "resurgence" of the group to its former strength.

Mazlum Kobane

SDF commander in chief

What’s behind ISIS threat to Champions League soccer matches?

The threats follow an ISIS-linked shooting in Belgium in October. The group remains particularly active in Iraq and Syria, though it no longer holds territory there.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Iran naval chief calls Israeli presence in UAE 'threat,' seeks Islamic army coalition

During the course of the Gaza war, Iran has been critical of some Islamic countries for their refusal to sever ties with Israel, and it's hoping that the war will shelve Arab-Israeli normalization plans.

Iran

'Unbearable': Gaza families try to identify Al-Shifa dead

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

After Neom cut, Saudi Arabia expected to scale back more Vision 2030 plans

Authorities had originally planned for 1.5 million residents to live in The Line part of Neom, but they scaled back their ambitions to around 300,000.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Lebanon minister vows tighter grip on Syrians after killing of party official

Agence France-Presse

Iran: At least 5 security forces killed in latest Jaish al-Adl attack in Baluchistan

The Baluchi Islamist group Jaish al-Adl has escalated its attacks against Iranian forces in the Sistan and Baluchistan province, a region that suffers from poverty and neglect, and where the unrest has complicated relations with neighboring Pakistan.

Iran

Israel blocking more food than other aid in hunger-stalked Gaza: UN

Agence France-Presse

US sent seized Iran weapons, ammo to Ukraine

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Iraq still without parliament speaker five months after Halbusi’s ouster

Previous parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi was removed from office in November, and parliament has yet to agree on a successor amid political controversies, including allegations related to former ruler Saddam Hussein.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Saudi Arabia hosts Palestinian PM as Gaza cease-fire talks advance

Mohammed Mustafa’s visit to Saudi Arabia comes after he stopped in Jordan and Egypt in the past days as mediators are pushing for a Gaza cease-fire.

Palestine