As Trump’s May 2025 visit to Saudi Arabia nears, and with normalization stalled by the Israeli war on Gaza, Washington is offering “rewards” in return for the kingdom’s expected trillion-dollar deal.

Sudan’s RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, made headlines by announcing the formation of a breakaway government on April 15, 2025—a move that, for many in Sudan and beyond, was anything but unexpected.

Amid faltering negotiations between “Israel” and Hamas, sources close to the talks say Trump may pressure "Tel Aviv" to soften or drop its demands ahead of his anticipated visit to the Middle East.

The UAE is expanding its military and economic footprint in the Central African Republic to boost regional influence and access gold, sparking international concern over instability and illicit trade.

Vanished without a trace or a word: 90 days have passed since poet Abdel Rahman Youssef al-Qaradawi was forcibly deported from Lebanon to the UAE — and disappeared.

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While Iran warned several regional countries that any support for a potential U.S. strike would be seen as a “hostile act” with “serious consequences,” one country was notably absent from the list: Saudi Arabia.

In a fresh scandal, Washington has added seven companies headquartered in the United Arab Emirates to its sanctions program targeting entities involved in the war in Sudan.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Medea Benjamin—co-founder of Code Pink and a leading anti-war voice—discusses U.S. support for "Israel" in its genocide on Gaza, the role of powerful Zionist lobbies in Washington, and the impact of American policies on repressive regime in the Middle East.

The UAE strengthens its strategic ties with "Israel" by backing a plan to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and turn West Bank cities into independent entities.

Bold proposals that could redraw the Gulf Cooperation Council map—which countries are in the running, from Jordan and Morocco to Iraq and Iran?

Regional disputes, especially in Sudan and Yemen, could further strain relations between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, along with their maritime border demarcation issue.

The 'Masalit' have endured mass killings, rape, and forced displacement. But who are they, and why are they suing Sudan and the UAE for genocide at the International Court of Justice?

Recent reports have revealed that Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide nearly $1 trillion in support to former US President Donald Trump, while the UAE has pledged $1.4 trillion to support his policies.