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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 »

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 »

Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/27/zelenskyy-lands-in-saudi-to-push-for-peace-pow-deal-with-russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held several discussions with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in an attempt to put an end to the invasion of Ukraine and bring back prisoners of war from Russia. According to a statement from Zelenskyy’s website, the two men have discussed a Ukrainian plan to put an end to the conflict and Zelenskyy has… Read more »

Sudan army general rules out Ramadan truce unless RSF leaves civilian sites

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/10/sudan-army-general-rules-out-ramadan-truce-unless-rsf-leaves-civilian-sites During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Senior Sudanese Armed Forces General Yasser al-Atta has announced that there will be no truce in Sudan unless the Rapid Support Forces leave from the homes at sites of civilians. This statement comes after an appeal announced by the United Nations Security Council, calling for a truce this week during Ramadan, telling… Read more »