What happened? Geopolitical competition over North Africa and the Red Sea is intensifying as traditional maritime corridors face disruption, with multiple regional and international powers racing to consolidate positions at…
What happened? The United States and Israel conducted multiple military strikes inside Iranian territory, targeting military installations and nuclear facilities. Iran responded with waves of ballistic missiles and drones aimed…
What happened? Widespread closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Gulf triggered the cancellation of thousands of flights and paralyzed major transit hubs in Dubai, Doha, and…
Field Context The Sudanese army succeeded in ending the siege imposed on Al-Dalung, the second-largest city in South Kordofan state, after fierce battles against the Rapid Support Forces and their…
First Story: NATO Deepens Security Partnership with Egypt What’s the News? Javier Colomina, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, concluded an official visit to Cairo that lasted…
The Event: On January 9, 2026, the Sudanese civil war completed 1,000 days since its outbreak on April 15, 2023. This number – a thousand days – is not just…
What’s the news? Egypt affirmed its full support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, rejecting any recognition of a separatist region that would compromise state sovereignty. Arab News Brief…
What’s the news? The Arab Coalition in Yemen announced it will take direct action against any military movements by the Southern Transitional Council in Hadramawt that undermine de-escalation efforts. Brief…
The News The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday the complete withdrawal of its remaining military presence in Yemen—specialized counterterrorism units that had stayed behind after the broader UAE troop pullout…
What’s the news? A UN assessment mission entered El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, for the first time in over eighteen months of siege and war. The mission includes representatives…