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US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Middle East war devastates tourism in Petra, leaving sites empty and Jordanians facing severe loss of income.
All Hail the Military
A series exploring the systems of power that sustain militarism and the profound impact they have on us all.
US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein ‘suicide note’
A US court has released what it says is the ‘suicide note’ of Jeffrey Epstein.
Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush
The killing of two generals near Lake Chad follows a recent Boko Haram attack in the same region that left dozens dead.
Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow due to dwindling supplies
The lemon-laden Fahad-4, hijacked in late April, was used as a mothership to attack other ships.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali set fire to food trucks
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have set fire to food trucks as they continue to blockade roads around the capital Bamako, cutt
Ancient Ziggurat of Ur restored in Iraq using traditional methods
Restoration work is underway at the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental stepped temple in Iraq.
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body amid criticism
New agency yet to be named to oversee elections after disbanded commission accused of not being independent.
Why is the US seeking UN help to open Hormuz after undermining it?
Marco Rubio has called on the UN for a Hormuz solution as talks for a peace deal in Iran continue.
PSG’s Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.