How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply
Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.
War and Armed Conflicts
Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.
Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Artillery Strike on a University
Pakistan, which has been waging an “open war” on its neighbor, did not acknowledge strikes on civilian areas Monday that officials said killed at least four people and wounded about 70 others.
Mali Rebels Strike Major Blow Against Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps
Coordinated attacks signified a major escalation of insurgent violence in a region of West Africa where military leaders had seized power and warmed to Moscow in recent years.
Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14
Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks almost daily.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Is in Russia for Talks With Putin on Middle East War
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, met with President Vladimir V. Putin in Moscow. Russia has tried to avoid entanglement in the conflict while remaining a key player in the region.
Mali Terror Attack: Defense Minister Killed by Al Qaeda-Linked JNIM
The death of the defense minister, Gen. Sadio Camara, a central figure in the country’s military government, comes amid escalating violence in the region.
Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali
The armed group JNIM claimed to have seized two key cities and destroyed the defense minister’s residence in a coordinated offensive that experts said was a major escalation in yearslong hostilities.
Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.
Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks
Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.