In a matter of days, Dubai’s long-standing image as a stable, untouchable hub has been shaken, exposing how quickly its economy can be undermined when confidence—the foundation it relies on—begins to erode.

Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil hub, is a potential flashpoint whose seizure could trigger prolonged conflict and disrupt global energy markets.

Iran has repeatedly threatened “Israel’s” Dimona nuclear reactor, but the extreme military, nuclear, and regional risks have so far stopped any actual strike.

A French-Moroccan ceremony honoring colonial-era soldiers in Tinghir is seen as a provocative rewriting of history that dishonors the Bougafer resistance and threatens national memory.

A US defense official stated that American forces have conducted operations in Iraq concurrently with the military campaign being carried out by the U.S. and “Israel” against Iran.

The Libyan political landscape is witnessing a marked increase in indicators of instability, with growing economic pressures and the resurgence of popular protests in several cities in western Libya.

U.S. involvement in the war against Iran, amid criticism that it prioritizes Israeli interests over “America First,” is fueling political divisions, weakening Republican support, and raising historical concerns that the party of the sitting president could face major losses in the 2026 midterm elections.

The Sudanese Armed Forces recaptured Bara in North Kordofan from the UAE-backed RSF militia, signaling a potential shift in the Sudanese Civil War (2023–present) as the army weakens RSF supply lines and pressure mounts on the UAE.

Itamar Ben-Gvir has massively expanded gun rights for Jewish settlers in Jerusalem and the West Bank, fueling settler violence and endangering Palestinians.

While Middle Eastern economies and global markets suffered significant losses due to the US-Israeli war on Iran, weapons manufacturers emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of this conflict.

The U.S. labeled Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood and al-Baraa bin Malik Brigade as terrorist groups over Iran ties and war involvement, a move welcomed by the UAE.

Authorities in Mauritania are once again under growing criticism over slavery, with activists accusing the government of failing to tackle the problem while using the courts and security forces to target campaigners fighting for emancipation.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen by the Assembly of Experts as Iran’s new Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei, a move expected to strengthen hardliners and potentially escalate tensions with the United States, as Donald Trump warned he could support assassinating him if Iran rejects U.S. demands.

As the war waged by the U.S. and “Israel” against Iran unfolds, reports suggest the Trump administration is trying to increase pressure on Tehran by bringing new regional actors into the conflict, including Kurdish forces in Iraqi Kurdistan.

After Donald Trump warned that Iran would face a very powerful strike with a wider range of targets, it quickly became clear that this was no ordinary military operation and that the strikes were aimed directly at the country’s critical infrastructure.