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Middle East War Reshapes Balance of Power Between Washington and Beijing
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The ongoing war in the Middle East is increasingly seen by analysts as shifting the balance of power—at least in the short term—in favor of China at the expense of the United States, ahead of a planned summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Originally scheduled for late […]
Netanyahu Claims Iran’s Military Capabilities Severely Weakened Amid Ongoing Strikes
Edited By: Africa Eye Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday that Iran no longer possesses the capability to enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles, following nearly three weeks of joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian facilities. Speaking during a press conference held in a fortified underground location, as missiles were reportedly launched toward northern […]
Prosecutors Seek Nearly Six Years in Jail for Man Accused of Jihadist Videos in Spain
Edited By: Africa Eye Spanish prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of five years and eleven months for a Moroccan national accused of producing and sharing videos with jihadist content in the province of Alicante. The request was made during a hearing held on Thursday before Spain’s National Court (Audiencia Nacional). The defendant, identified as […]
Sánchez Urges EU to Defend Values Amid Rising Global Tensions
Edited By: Africa Eye Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday called on the European Union to uphold its core values and principles in the face of what he described as “the law of the strongest,” urging the bloc to support those affected by violations of international law. Speaking to journalists during a European Council […]
Belarus Frees 250 Detainees After Talks with Trump Envoy, Sanctions Eased
Edited By: Africa Eye A U.S. envoy linked to former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the release of 250 detainees in Belarus following negotiations held in Minsk with President Alexander Lukashenko. Posting on X from the Belarus–Lithuania border, John Coale described the development as a “significant humanitarian step.” However, he did not disclose the […]
Six Countries Signal Readiness to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Edited By: Africa Eye Six countries — France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Japan — have jointly condemned recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian energy infrastructure in the Gulf and expressed their willingness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the six nations called for an immediate and […]
Trump Says U.S. Will Not Deploy Troops to Iran
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the United States does not intend to deploy ground troops to Iran, nearly three weeks after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes triggered a broader conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Trump said […]
Iran FA Chief: “We Boycott the United States, Not the World Cup”
Edited By: Africa Eye The president of the Iran Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, stated on Wednesday that Iran’s political stance toward the United States would not affect its participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, amid uncertainty surrounding the national team’s involvement due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Speaking during a reception for Iran’s women’s national […]
Rwanda takes UK to arbitration over cancelled migration deal
Edited By: Tendai Zola The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has begun hearings in a legal dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over the cancellation of a bilateral migration agreement involving the relocation of asylum seekers. The case, which opened on Wednesday in the Netherlands, centers on financial obligations amounting to millions […]
“Decapitation strategy” may backfire in Iran, The Guardian warns
Edited By: Sekou Kagné A policy allowing targeted killings of senior Iranian officials has sparked renewed debate over the effectiveness of so-called “decapitation strategy,” with analysts warning it could produce unintended consequences, according to an analysis published by The Guardian. The discussion follows reports that Israel has authorized its military to target high-ranking officials in […]
U.S. considers deploying thousands of troops to Iran as war escalates
Edited By: Africa Eye The administration of Donald Trump is reportedly considering expanding its military presence in the region by deploying thousands of troops, according to sources cited by Reuters. The move comes as the conflict with Iran enters its third week without clear signs of de-escalation, prompting Washington to explore additional options for the […]
Middle East conflict seen as a mix of strategic ambiguity and symbolic attrition
Edited By: Aya Selene Analysts increasingly describe the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as a prolonged confrontation marked by strategic ambiguity and mutual attrition, rather than a conventional war with clearly defined objectives and decisive outcomes. Observers note that the conflict reflects a pattern of gradual exhaustion across political, military and economic levels, with […]
Nigeria’s president begins landmark visit to the United Kingdom to boost bilateral ties
Edited By: Africa Eye The president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has begun a historic official visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first trip of its kind by a Nigerian head of state in nearly four decades. Tinubu was received with royal honors by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. […]
Afghanistan vows retaliation after Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital
Edited By: Sekou Kagné The authorities in Afghanistan have warned of retaliation following a strike attributed to Pakistan that reportedly targeted a hospital for drug addiction treatment in Kabul. Speaking during a funeral ceremony for victims of the attack, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban-appointed interior minister, said the Afghan government would respond to what he described […]
CAF awards 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after Senegal forfeiture ruling
Edited By: Africa Eye The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared the national team of Senegal to have forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, awarding the title to Morocco with a 3–0 result by default. The decision was announced Tuesday after the CAF Appeals Committee reviewed the case and […]