Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
The US-Israel war on Iran has pushed Nigeria to expand its gas production, according to Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, who spoke to Al Jazeera.
Middle East
Syria, Israel Hold US-Mediated Talks in Jordan to De-escalate Tensions
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has met with Israeli intelligence officials in Jordan, according to Syrian state media, as the two sides work to de-escalate tensions following an Israeli attack on a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border.
Syria Foreign Minister Says Door Open for Diplomacy with Israel
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says the door for diplomacy with Israel is open, urging it to seize a 'historic opportunity', according to Al Jazeera.
Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Nations Joining US ‘Economic War’
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins the United States’ 'economic war' against it, as tensions remain high. According to the state broadcaster IRIB, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary warned of 'seismic' retaliation.
Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids
Children in Gaza face a daily struggle for clean water and food, with many carrying heavy containers to sustain their families under extreme conditions, according to Al Jazeera and Project HOPE.
Assad Officer Extradited to Syria on War Crimes Charges
Lebanon extradited a former Syrian general to Syria for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's government fell, according to the BBC.
Australia ‘outraged’ after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia's foreign minister expressed outrage on Thursday over Israel's decision not to prosecute those responsible for the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza, according to the BBC.
Trump threatens ‘tremendous’ economic consequences on Iran allies
President Donald Trump has threatened 'tremendous economic consequences' against any country aiding Iran, vowing to launch the 'most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country.'
Trump Announces ‘Most Crushing’ Economic Operation Against Iran
President Donald Trump announced what he called the 'most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country' against Iran, vowing to cut off financial lifelines to Tehran. According to CNBC, the move is part of Operation Economic Fury.
Trump Lifeguard: Rescuer Meets President, Middle East Tensions Escalate
US President Donald Trump met with a 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy from drowning in Santa Cruz in July. Meanwhile, Trump escalated tensions in the Middle East, threatening to bomb the Sultanate of Oman.
Trump Threatens to Bomb US Ally Oman Over Iran Deal
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman—a U.S. ally—if it 'gets in the way' of his administration's talks with Iran, according to a Fox News report.
Rare Pallas’s cat captured on camera in northern Iran mountains
A rare Pallas’s cat has been captured on camera in the mountainous Nava highlands of northern Iran's Mazandaran province, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The footage marks one of the few sightings of the elusive wild feline.
Palestinian-American Travels to West Bank Home Amid Settler Encirclement
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi is traveling to the West Bank to visit his 83-year-old mother, who is among 15 Palestinians trapped in three homes encircled by Israeli settlers for more than a week, according to Al Jazeera.
Kushner meets Hamas in Egypt to advance Gaza peace plan
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday in an effort to advance the stalled Gaza ceasefire and Trump's 15-point peace plan, according to multiple sources.
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after jets downed
Qatar denied holding three Iranian pilots it said violated its airspace in March, according to the Qatari foreign ministry. Iran has claimed the airmen were captured alive after their jets were shot down.