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Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 67 martyrs in Israeli strikes on Gaza since morning.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in West Bank: Occupation executes large-scale operation in Al-Jamasin, al-Eyada neighborhoods in Old Askar Camp, East of Nablus.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: One person killed in strike that targeted a motorcycle in Al-Mansouri.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone strikes motorcycle in town of Al-Mansouri.

Yemeni Armed Forces: The blockade on the Port of Haifa comes following the successful imposition of the siege on the Port of Umm al-Rashrash, which has since ceased operations

Yemeni Armed Forces: The Port of Haifa is now officially part of our target bank

Yemeni Armed Forces calls on companies with ships currently in the Port of Haifa or en route to it to take into account the contents of the statement and any forthcoming announcements

Yemeni Armed Forces: The imposition of a blockade on the Port of Haifa comes in response to the enemy’s escalation of its brutal aggression against Gaza and the continued siege and starvation

Yemeni Armed Forces: Our decisions and operations against the occupying entity will not cease until the aggression on Gaza ends and the blockade on it is lifted

Yemeni Armed Forces: We have decided to begin enforcing a naval blockade on the Port of Haifa, which is now among our list of designated targets

Sudan's army chief names former UN official as new premier

Former UN official Kamil Idris appointed as Sudan’s new prime minister

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan names Kamil Idris as Sudan’s new prime minister, as the country faces intensified conflict with the Rapid Support Forces.

Security officer patrol near the scene of a suicide bomber attack in Mogadishu, Somalia Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP)

Somalia suicide bombing kills at least 11 at Mogadishu military base

Zimbabwe is one of the countries with a vibrant pro-Palestine movement. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

We too are Hamas: Zimbabwean Friends of Palestine

Lab technician Xolile Mhlanga works with vials of lenacapavir at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 (AP)

HIV testing drops in South Africa amid US aid cuts: Reuters

South Sudan clashes block aid to 60,000 malnourished children

South Sudan clashes block aid to 60,000 malnourished children

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar looks on during a press at a hotel in al-Quds, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP)

Ethiopia, 'Israel' push economic pact amid genocide protests

Analysts say the ripple effects of US tariff policies are weighing heavily on African markets, especially for countries that have long relied on preferential access through AGOA. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

Hopes that Trump’s tariff tantrum quickens African Continental Free Trade Area dream

Port Sudan drone strikes escalate for third day amid widening conflict

Port Sudan drone strikes escalate for third day amid widening conflict

Somalia bans Taiwanese travellers citing one-China policy

Somalia bans Taiwan travelers citing one-China policy; Taipei responds

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Zimbabwe is one of the countries with a vibrant pro-Palestine movement. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

We too are Hamas: Zimbabwean Friends of Palestine

Analysts say the ripple effects of US tariff policies are weighing heavily on African markets, especially for countries that have long relied on preferential access through AGOA. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

Hopes that Trump’s tariff tantrum quickens African Continental Free Trade Area dream

Communications warfare against AES

Communications warfare against AES

African countries scramble to stop the hemorrhaging triggered by Trump’s ‘ruthless’ health aid cut

African countries scramble to stop the hemorrhaging triggered by Trump’s ‘ruthless’ health aid cut

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How Trump’s aid cuts gave China and Russia a strategic edge in Africa

The US decision to cut aid to Africa has triggered a shift in the region’s geopolitical landscape. As traditional support wanes, new players are stepping in, reshaping alliances and influencing the continent’s future.

Elon Musk turns his meddling hands to South Africa

Elon Musk turns his meddling hands to South Africa

Uganda suffers due to US freezing foreign aid

Uganda suffers due to US freezing foreign aid

Julia Sebutinde: Pro-'Israel' judge now leads the ICJ

Julia Sebutinde: Pro-'Israel' judge now leads the ICJ

Al Mayadeen English interview Ziyaad Patel, a South African lawyer and international Human Rights ad

Interview with Ziyaad Patel: South African lawyer

World in turmoil: Global conflict zones surge by 65%

World in turmoil: Global conflict zones surge by 65%

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The blood diamond trade 'Israel's' illegal trade in Africa

The blood diamond trade 'Israel's' illegal trade in Africa

Tobacco control measures protect people

Tobacco control measures protect people

World military spending rises to Record

World military spending rises to Record

Global inflation in February

Global inflation in February

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Highlights from Sheikh Naim Qassem’s speech

Sheikh Naim Qassem’s speech: The highlights

The Ugandan judge who voted against all ICJ rulings against Israel

The Ugandan judge who voted against all ICJ rulings against 'Israel'

Israel dragged to courts

'Israel' dragged to courts

South Africa takes 'Israel' to the ICJ over breaching the 1948 Genocide Convention

South Africa takes 'Israel' to the ICJ over breaching the 1948 Genocide Convention