Article link: For years, protests have been brewing in the streets of Lebanon. People have been angry with the inactive government that has struggled to get anything done due to sectarianism. Lebanon’s three main political offices are headed by different religious sectors; Sunni Muslims, Shia Muslims, and Maronite Christians. After the explosion in Beirut, on August 4, the country leapt… Read more »
On Wednesday, American officials and a Sudanese team met at the United States Emirates participated in peaceful talks about how peace could bring stabilization to the region and secure a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian question, the ruling sovereign council said. The Sudanese and the Americans discussed, “the role that Sudan is expected to play in achieving this peace”, but… Read more »
Article link: https://apnews.com/350c5ba5b79fdd9f6d48d97c7234b9c3 Four people were killed last weekend in the resort town of Sousse when three Islamic militants rammed their car in security officers and attacked them with knives, killing one and injuring the other. Another man, Aymen Rezgui, walked onto the beach of the Imperial Hotel and used an assault rifle to shoot at tourists in lounge chairs…. Read more »
https://apnews.com/ef4e88f6d5c2e03c49d206eef8a2ec93 Syrian Oil Minister Bassam Tomeh is placing the blame for Syria’s fuel crisis on The United States and their allies due to sanctions that they have placed to keep Syria from trading for oil.The US has also placed troops along with assistance from Syrian Kurdish fighters to control one of Syria’s 2 oil fields. The other oil field is… Read more »
Anti government protest in Egypt Egypt is currently experiencing Riots and protests just like the United States is, but for different reasons. Video clips on social media have shown people in Egypt holding banners and chanting slogans calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi to step down. There are police officers being injured, cars being damaged, and buildings being set… Read more »
Link to article: UN Warns of Yemen famine; no aid from Saudis, UAE, Kuwait As the crisis in Yemen begins to climb once again, the UN has called out Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait for failing to donate any money towards aid. Although each of these countries had previously pledged money, they took no action, leaving the UN with… Read more »
Link to article: Floods, food shortages threaten to push Nigeria into food crisis Analysis: Severe flooding swept across Northwest Nigeria, destroying 90 percent of the two million tonnes of crops Kebbi state officials expected to harvest this autumn. Furthermore, Nigeria lost nearly 20 percent of last years rice harvest, while waters continue to rise. Along with devastating floods, Nigeria is… Read more »