In a recent development, a prominent opposition leader in Azerbaijan has been detained ahead of trial. The charges? Attempting to overthrow the president. Ali Karimli, who has been at the helm of the Azerbaijani Popular Front Party for over two decades, is now facing serious allegations. The author
In the small town of Tine, Chad, near the Sudanese border, refugees face a dire situation. Many have fled violence in Sudan, only to find little help upon arrival. Najwa Isa Adam, a 32-year-old refugee, now cooks for other displaced families. She escaped al-Fashir, where she was held captive and ass
In a recent regional vote, the coalition backing Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faced a significant loss. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, led by Anwar, only secured one out of the 20 seats they competed for in Sabah. This is a drop from the seven seats they previously held in the state.
Saudi Arabia is taking small steps to loosen its grip on alcohol restrictions. Two new stores are in the works, one for Aramco's non-Muslim employees and another for diplomats in Jeddah. This move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to modernize the kingdom. The planned store in Dhah
Deep in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a volcano named Hayli Gubbi made history by erupting after a staggering 12, 000 years of silence. This wasn't just any eruption; it was a massive display of nature's power, sending ash clouds soaring up to nine miles high. The ash didn't just stay local—it travel
The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a big step forward in their relationship. President Trump made a big announcement at a fancy dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He said Saudi Arabia is now a major non-NATO ally. This means the two countries will work even more closely o
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a successful visit to the White House. He got most of what he wanted from President Trump. The US and Saudi Arabia made big deals on defense, trade, and technology. This shows how much power the Crown Prince has. He also got the US to drop a key de
In a surprising turn of events, the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, received a warm welcome during his recent visit to the United States. This visit comes seven years after a dark incident where Saudi agents, allegedly following orders, killed and dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Des
The United States is planning to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This news comes just before a high-profile meeting between President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The deal is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties between the two countries. The F-35 is a c
Trump is really pushing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to become friends. He thinks this will make the Middle East a safer place. He's hoping Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will agree to join the Abraham Accords when he visits the White House. But it's not that simple. Saudi Arabia wants a Pal
