Archives for March, 2024

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Biden announces US airdrops of humanitarian aid to Gaza

The announcement comes as Biden faces withering criticism over the Israeli military's brutal campaign in Gaza, which has left a quarter of the population on the brink of famine, according to the United Nations.

Palestine

Beyond Ethiopia & Somaliland, Turkey-Somalia defense deal fuels UAE rivalry

The latest deal between Ankara and Mogadishu emerges as a potential friction point for Turkey and the UAE as they vie for influence in Somalia.

Turkey

'Last resort': Donors hope to offer Gaza lifeline with air drops

Agence France-Presse

In Antalya, Turkey courts Russia on Black Sea deal, the West on defense

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Turkey, where he is set to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Ankara continues to deepen ties with the United States and European Union while also maintaining solid relations with Moscow.

By Ezgi Akin

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Verstappen on pole in Bahrain in boost to Red Bull and Horner

Agence France-Presse

Gaza officials report 4 more child malnutrition deaths

Agence France-Presse

UN accuses Sudan’s RSF of rape, ethnic killings as Hemedti courts region

A new UN report has documented the shocking brutality of the Rapid Support Forces led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in Sudan’s Darfur region.

Sudan

Hundreds join rare protests against Syria's jihadist rebels

Agence France-Presse

Saudi PIF-owned company, tourism fund partner on new downtown for Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is working with the kingdom’s Tourism Development Fund to create "the world’s largest downtown" in the capital.

Saudi Arabia

Culture

Iran sentences 'Baraye' singer Shervin Hajipour to three years in jail

The singer’s hit "Baraye" became an anthem for the 2022 anti-government protests in Iran and his sentencing is the latest example of the Islamic Republic’s repression of those who took part in them.

Iran

Lebanon: Suspected Hezbollah-UNIFIL clashes amid Israel border escalation

The incident, which is not uncommon, comes at a time of heightened Israeli-Hezbollah tensions and growing fears of an all-out war.

Lebanon

Analysis

Biden administration backs ‘resilient’ Iraqi Kurdistan Region

Visit of Iraqi Kurdistan PM Barzani to Washington a message to Baghdad and Iran.

By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti

Iranians split on whether to vote or not in elections

Agence France-Presse

Gaza famine 'almost inevitable': UN

Agence France-Presse

Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

As Gaza boils, West Bank implosion tops Israel's, US fears on eve of Ramadan

US and Israeli officials fear potential unrest over access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan and its spread to Israeli Arab communities and the rest of the region.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense