Three killed in separate attacks in Gaza City as Rafah border reopens for limited medical evacuations. Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026 At least three Palestinians have been killed in Israeli drone strikes in war-battered Gaza, nearly two and a half years into Israel’s genocidal war on the enclave, as severely limited medical evacuations … Read more
The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq. When US President Donald Trump, during his first term in office, declared that ISIL (ISIS) had been defeated, many of the group’s fighters and their families were locked up in northeastern Syria. They stayed there, in prisons and camps, until … Read more
Published On 20 Jan 202620 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Doha, Qatar – The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has opened in Qatar’s capital, bringing together leading security and defence companies from around the world. Held at the Qatar National Convention … Read more
Rwandan-backed rebels seize city week after Trump oversees peace deal. The United States and the United Nations have warned that violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could escalate into a regional conflict. Hundreds of people were killed as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized another city, just over a week after the US brokered a … Read more
Recent Israeli air strikes on Lebanon have reignited fears of more conflict along the border. Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah positions to stop the group from rebuilding its military capabilities. Israeli forces are also bombing Gaza, violating a recently agreed to ceasefire, and have launched more than 1,000 air strikes in Syria since the … Read more
Qatar, Jordan denounce Netanyahu as warmonger, regional threat; Indonesia says ‘Shalom’ The Times of Israel Qatar’s emir accuses Israel of trying to derail Gaza truce talks Al Jazeera For Arab Nations With Ties to Israel, Attacks on Qatar and Gaza City Raise Anxiety The New York Times Why Qatar’s security dilemma is not only its own Amwaj.media Qatar to … Read more
Foreign powers back different sides, while fears grow that violence could spread. Sudan has been at war for two years. The military has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and has made gains in recent weeks. Regional countries have been supporting different sides. What’s the impact on neighbouring countries? And is there a risk … Read more
As Syria’s new leadership takes shape, competing media narratives in Iran and Turkiye illuminate the region’s shifting geopolitical dynamics. Contributors:Dina Esfandiary – Senior MENA adviser, Crisis GroupÖzge Genç – Visiting fellow, The Middle East Council on Global AffairsRahaf Aldoughli – MENA Studies Lecturer, Lancaster UniversityRasha Al Aqeedi – Researcher, The Arab Gulf States Institute On … Read more
Pause in hostilities renews a push to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza. A day after announcing the Lebanon ceasefire, US President Joe Biden said he would resume efforts with international partners to end Israel’s war on Gaza. Qatar and Egypt have shown a willingness to join the negotiations. The Palestinian armed group Hamas has indicated … Read more
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are escalating after Iran’s major missile attack on Israel. Middle East tensions are ratcheting up, bringing the region closer towards an all-out war. The geopolitical risk rose after Iran launched a major ballistic missile attack targeting sites across Israel. The escalation comes almost a year after Israel started its … Read more