Rocket attack from Iraq targets US base in Syria

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/rocket-attack-from-iraq-targets-us-troops-military-bases-in-syria According to this article, several rockets that were launched from Iraq have targeted an American base in Northeastern Syria, making the first attack since February to be targeting US troops, when groups that were backed by Iran brought an end to a campaign in Iraq that was making regular strikes against the US-led international coalition. Hostilities had resumed a… Read more »

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

Link to the article – https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-security-council-vote-thursday-palestinian-un-membership-2024-04-18/ Summary – In a vote to determine whether Palestine should be recognized as a state by the U.N., Great Britain and Switzerland abstained from voting, the U.S. rejected, and the remaining 12 members of the council voted yes. The U.S. said that this action does not mean that they object to Palestine’s statehood, but… Read more »

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action

Link to the article – https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-iran-warns-israel-against-further-military-action-2024-04-18/ Summary – After Israel’s pledge to respond to the Iranian missile attack on Israel, Iran is now warning Israel against retaliation and saying that they will not hesitate to fight back if Israel does send an attack. “In case of any use of force by the Israeli regime and violating our sovereignty, the Islamic… Read more »

Israeli military pledges response to Iran attack amid calls for restraint

Link to the article – https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europe-joins-us-urging-restraint-by-israel-after-iranian-attack-2024-04-15/ Summary – Many allies of Israel are urging Israel to show restraint and avoid escalating the conflict in the Middle East even further. With these urges and requests for restraint, the Israeli military chief pledged to Iran’s missile and drone attack. He gave no details on how they would respond, and was very vague… Read more »

Gulf flooding: Dubai airport chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68831408 According to this article, there are heavy rains that are battering up Gulf states, which are causing flash floods that have killed 20 people so far. Dubai Airport has reported that the rains will have some “very challenging conditions” for the passengers as the runways are being overwhelmed by water, making it difficult for planes to be moving. Authorities… Read more »

Bombs and viruses: The shadowy history of Israel’s attacks on Iranian soil

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/bombs-and-viruses-the-shadowy-history-of-israels-attacks-on-iranian-soil According to this article, Israel’s leaders have been discussing their options on how to respond to a recent attack that was launched by Iran, where Tehran targeted their enemy with more than 300 missiles and drones. After an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Iran’s attack on Israel was historic as this was the first time that… Read more »

UN says acute malnutrition spreading fast among children in Gaza

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/16/un-acute-malnutrition-children-gaza-hamas-israel-truce-talks The United Nations has reported that acute malnutrition in Gaza has been accelerating in the northern part of Palestine as Israel has sent a delegation to Qatar for new truce proposals on a ceasefire with an exchange of hostages and prisoners from Hamas. The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees has discovered this as they have reported… Read more »

Egypt tries to convince Israel to open more land crossings so more aid can get into the country

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/egypt-calls-israel-open-land-crossings-gaza-aid-2024-03-14/ The article is about how Egypt is the main funnel in which the Gaza Strip is receiving aid. However, because of many different factors, they are not able to bring the aid needed. And while different groups have tried doing a fly-by when it comes down to it that just is not an efficient method. One of the issues… Read more »

Sudan Army claims they will not cease-fire for Ramadan

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudan-army-general-rules-out-ramadan-truce-unless-rsf-leaves-civilian-sites-2024-03-10/ This article kind of piggybacks off of the last video. This article talks about the Sudan Army ruling out the possibility of any kind of treaty. According to the article, neither side trusts the other side to stop and has not received communication from the other side. While there is still a small possibility of a cease-fire happening I… Read more »

The Hunger Crisis in Sudan

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https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/3/10/ramadan-around-the-corner-in-sudan-amid-the-worlds-largest-hunger-crisis The video was about the food crisis in Sudan. As the war in Sudan has steadily increased there are more and more people who don’t have food to support themselves or their families. 5 million people are starving and another 18 million people are food insecure. The video showed people of all ages actively running to get more food… Read more »