Africa
Japanese LNG tanker crosses Hormuz
Navigating a Global Straitjacket: The Sohar LNG’s Daring Passage
A Japanese liquefied natural gas tanker, the Sohar LNG, has navigated the treacherous waters of the Strait of …
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First French ship passes through Hormuz since start of war
A Thin Line in the Strait
As the sun set over the Strait of Hormuz, a French-owned container ship navigated the treacherous waters, marking the first time a French vessel has …
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Iran outlet publishes images of downed US jet over central Iran
A Shot Across the Bosphorus
A US fighter jet, allegedly shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air defences, lies in ruins in the heart of Iran. The images, …
Africa
Saudi Arabia to launch world-class airport in Makkah
A Regional Game-Changer Takes Shape
As dusk falls on the city of Makkah, the majestic sight of the Grand Mosque, ablaze with golden light, serves as a poignant reminder of the …
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Videos show explosions in central Iran as conflict with Israel intensifies
Explosions Rock Central Iran as Conflict Escalates
Flames engulfed the night sky over Baharestan, in the Esfahan region of central Iran, as videos emerged of a devastating wave of …
Africa
APC backs INEC for de-recognising David Mark-led ADC
De-Recognising the ADC: A Calculated Gamble in Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape
As Nigeria hurtles towards the 2023 general elections, a contentious episode in the …
Africa
US defence chief sacks senior army officials amid leadership crises
Leadership in Crisis: A Tale of Two Armies
A flurry of sudden sackings at the highest echelons of the US military has left observers scrambling to understand the underlying …
Africa
Burkina Faso: Army Behind Most Civilian Deaths - Report
Bloodshed Beyond Borders
Reports of civilian casualties in Burkina Faso’s relentless conflict have long been a subject of international concern. Yet, a stark reality has …
Africa
What the French Revolution teaches Kenya’s middle class
A Revolution Deferred
As I stepped off the plane in Nairobi, the air was alive with the hum of motorbikes and the chatter of pedestrians. The smell of street food wafted through …
Africa
Palestinian dies after being shot by Israeli forces near Khan Younis
Gaza’s Unending Conflict: A Life Cut Short
A hail of bullets pierced the Gaza Strip’s fragile calm on Tuesday, leaving behind a young Palestinian man, his life slipping …