Middle East
Nowruz in Wartime: Iran Marks New Year Amidst Bombardment & Unrest
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranians are marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, under the shadow of war for the first time in decades. The celebrations, which began … Read more
Trump Slams NATO as Strait of Hormuz Closure Drives Oil Prices Higher
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO allies on Friday, accusing them of “cowardice” for not contributing more to what he described as the … Read more
Netanyahu: Iran Can No Longer Build Nuclear Weapons – War Update
Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that Iran’s capacity to enrich uranium and produce ballistic missiles has been significantly degraded following weeks of … Read more
Persian Gulf: Latvian Seafarers Monitored as IMO Condemns Attacks & Seeks Safe Corridor
Riga, Latvia – As tensions remain elevated in the Middle East, the Latvian Ministry of Transport has confirmed that 19 Latvian seafarers are currently working in … Read more
Israel-Iran War: Latest Updates on Attacks, Strikes & Global Impact
The Middle East remains on high alert Friday as tensions escalate following a series of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran, and extending to involve other … Read more
School Trips Cancelled: Families Face Thousands in Losses Due to Middle East Conflict
The dreams of a European summer, a milestone birthday celebration, and for some, even the first time on an airplane, have been abruptly grounded for dozens … Read more
Eid ul-Fitr 2026: Date Confirmed for South Africa & Saudi Arabia
Muslims in South Africa will observe Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026, marking the end of Ramadan. The determination follows the lack of a confirmed … Read more
Strait of Hormuz: UK, France, Germany & Allies Offer Support | Iran Tensions
Washington – Global energy markets are bracing for sustained disruption following an apparent Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field in Iran, escalating a conflict … Read more
EU Rejects Military Support for US/Israel Amid Middle East Conflict & Energy Concerns
Brussels – European leaders signaled a firm rejection of direct military involvement in escalating conflicts in the Middle East Thursday, as they convened in Brussels to … Read more
Ukraine’s Aid to US vs. Russia’s Support for Iran: A Connected Conflict
The escalating tensions in the Middle East are revealing unexpected alliances, with Ukraine emerging as a key partner to the U.S. And its allies in countering … Read more
Morocco Awarded 2025 AFCON Title After Senegal Appeal Rejected | CAF News
Rabat, Morocco – The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of … Read more