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Middle East

October 6, 2024

Cheta Nwanze: To subdue Boko Haram, Nigeria can take cues from Israel’s assault on Hezbollah

Eliminating a leader often has a more dangerous side effect: the bloodshed becomes a rallying cry for future leaders and members.

Binyamin Netanyahu and Bola Tinubu
September 27, 2024

Lebanese minister calls for international intervention, ceasefire

“The future of our people and our prosperity are imperilled,” said the Lebanese foreign minister.

Lebanese fleeing from Israeli airstrike
September 27, 2024

EU Council chief appeals for peace in Middle East

European Council president Charles Michel has urged the Israeli government to halt violence in the Middle East.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon
September 25, 2024

UNGA president seeks collective action on SDGs

According to him, less than 18 per cent of the goals have been achieved, with only five years remaining to the 2030 deadline.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
September 10, 2024

UK to host Blinken in bid to strengthen ‘special relationship’

The foreign secretary said the UK had “no greater friend” than the U.S.

Blinken and Lammy
September 4, 2024

WHO raises alarm over surging cholera cases, deaths globally

The WHO said that preliminary data showed that the global cholera crisis persisted into 2024, with 22 countries currently reporting active outbreaks.

September 3, 2024

Switzerland reopens Iraqi embassy after 33 years

Iraq is playing an increasingly important role as a bridge-builder and mediator in the Middle East

Switzerland
August 14, 2024

Iran rejects peace talks, claims right to hit Israel back

According to the spokesman’s statement, Iran does not need advice or permission from abroad to defend its security and territorial integrity.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ben Netanyahu
August 12, 2024

Lufthansa suspends flights to Middle East

Lufthansa is offering free cancellations to travellers with tickets up to and including 31 August.

LUFTHANSA AIRLINE
August 5, 2024

Terrorism threat level raised in Australia

“Australians should be aware but not afraid,” Australia’s domestic intelligence agency ASIO said.

terrorists