link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/25/saudi-aramco-jeddah-storage-facility-hit-by-attack Another serosius attack has just been confirmed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. A reported drone and rocket strike has hit an oil depot in Jeddah along with other oil refiners in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia and Yemen have been locked in back and forth combat ever since 2014. The Saudia have been shamed for carrying out multiple… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/29/qatar-to-invest-5-billion-in-egypt-as-ties-improve News has been spread about Qatar’s movement to invest $5 billion into Egypt. This announcement was made by the Qatari forign minister as he recently visited Cario. The purpose is to help strengthen ties between the two countries, and boost economic/ investment cooperation. Thai investment comes after economic pressure from covid as well as the Russian… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/29/un-libya-mission-uncovers-abuse-investigates-mass-graves A UN mission in Libya finds more evidence of human rights violations. This was found in Libyan secret detainee camps. The FFM has stated that the violations are widespread and systematic among the detainees. Multiple vulnerable groups have been targeted such as women and children. There is to be a report to be presented to Genva’s… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2022/3/3/what-to-make-of-the-french-exit-from-mali The Official departure of France from Mali has taken place. France was once a ruling colonial power in that country which moved into partnership. But over the years there has been a growing divide between the two as the French operation: Operation Barkhane was being disliked more and more by the Malian people. The major catalyst… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/4/nigeria-approves-us-extradition-of-top-cop-linked-to-1-1m-fraud The Nigerian government has finally moved in, filing an extradition request for Abba Kyari. This highly decorated officer was a part of the Nigerian police force. The United States wants him for connection in fraud and identity theft. The Officer was suspended initially after the FBI found evidence linking him to an online money laundering ring…. Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/8/lebanese-fearful-as-fuel-and-wheat-shortage-deepens In recent news the Lebanese people have been hit hard by widespread shortages of fuel and wheat across the company. Many working class families are now putting in all their revenue and now loans, into just buying the essentials. Lebanon has been rocked hard because of the War in Ukraine. Ukraine supplied Lebanon with 90 percent… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/stocks/gulf-markets-pressured-by-lower-oil-prices-abu-dhabi-hits-record-high-2022-02-17/ New reports have come in claiming pressure has been felt by gulf states with falling oil prices. All countries in that region have felt the pressure except Saudi Arabia who has still been positive ending its session with some of the highest numbers since 2006. The oil prices have been falling amidst the closing up of… Read more »
Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/17/israel-strikes-town-south-of-damascus-says-syrian-state-media Wednesday night, Israel launched multiple surface to surface missiles into Syria south of the capital Damascus. This strike was launched late last night and hit a Syrian army post and caused what the Syrians say material damage. This attack comes after another strike on anti air missile batteries. This was in reaction to claims of suspected launches of… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/16/macron-set-to-announce-french-withdrawal-from-mali There is an expected announcement of a withdrawal of forces from Mail going to be announced by French President Emanuel Macron. This happen amidst a meltdown of relations between to the two nations. This withdrawal of troops would end a nine year relationship between Mali and France, and the relocation of troops will be a big… Read more »