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Trapped in Gaza: Students with International Scholarships and University Offers Struggle Against Visa Bureaucracy

Trapped in Gaza: Students with International Scholarships and University Offers Struggle Against Visa Bureaucracy

Numerous Palestinian students who have secured university offers and scholarships abroad remain trapped in Gaza, facing severe visa rejections and insurmountable bureaucratic hurdles.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
One Year Later: Reflecting on Israel's Strike on Qatar and the Future of Middle East Diplomacy

One Year Later: Reflecting on Israel's Strike on Qatar and the Future of Middle East Diplomacy

One year after the Israeli strike on Doha, analysts reflect on the profound implications of the attack for regional sovereignty, international law, and the future of global mediation.

Doha News|September 9, 2026|1
Former Watchdog Officials Confirm Sudan Armed Forces Deployed Chemical Weapons

Former Watchdog Officials Confirm Sudan Armed Forces Deployed Chemical Weapons

Former OPCW officials have reinforced previous reports detailing the use of chemical weapons by the Sudan Armed Forces between 2024 and 2025. Witnesses and investigators are urging the international community to launch a formal probe into the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The National|September 9, 2026
One Year On: How the Israeli Strike on Doha Reshaped Gulf Security and Qatar's Foreign Policy

One Year On: How the Israeli Strike on Doha Reshaped Gulf Security and Qatar's Foreign Policy

One year after the Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar and other Gulf nations have been forced to reassess their national security strategies and the limits of U.S. protection.

Doha News|September 9, 2026|1
Inside Jordan's Al-Azraq Airbase: Strategic US Military Hub and Target for Iranian Missiles

Inside Jordan's Al-Azraq Airbase: Strategic US Military Hub and Target for Iranian Missiles

Iran has targeted Jordan's Al-Azraq airbase with ballistic missiles amid escalating regional tensions with the United States. Jordanian forces intercepted most of the incoming projectiles with no casualties reported.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arrives in Berlin to Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Germany

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arrives in Berlin to Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Germany

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has arrived in Berlin for a state visit to deepen economic, energy, and diplomatic cooperation with Germany.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Secret Three-Month Ceasefire Reportedly Reached Between Nigeria and Boko Haram

Secret Three-Month Ceasefire Reportedly Reached Between Nigeria and Boko Haram

An investigation reveals that the Nigerian government and Boko Haram have maintained a secret three-month ceasefire following the negotiated release of 360 abducted villagers.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Qatar Strongly Condemns New Iranian Missile Attacks Targeting Jordan Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Qatar Strongly Condemns New Iranian Missile Attacks Targeting Jordan Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Qatar has strongly condemned renewed Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Jordan, urging an immediate halt to military operations and a return to diplomatic negotiations.

Doha News|September 9, 2026|1
Israel Enforces Retaliatory Measures Against UK Following West Bank Settlement Sanctions

Israel Enforces Retaliatory Measures Against UK Following West Bank Settlement Sanctions

Israel has announced four retaliatory measures against the UK, including closing the British consulate in Jerusalem, following a British ban on goods from illegal West Bank settlements.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Unlearned Lessons: How Trump Repeated Post-9/11 Foreign Policy Failures in Iran

Unlearned Lessons: How Trump Repeated Post-9/11 Foreign Policy Failures in Iran

Marking 25 years since 9/11, the United States continues to repeat past strategic failures by launching conflicts like Operation Epic Fury in Iran without congressional approval or post-war planning.

Egypt Independent|September 9, 2026|1
Satellite Images Reveal Major Construction at Suspected Iranian Nuclear Site as US Weighs Deep-Strike Options⚠️Deleted

Satellite Images Reveal Major Construction at Suspected Iranian Nuclear Site as US Weighs Deep-Strike Options

Satellite analysis reveals a surge in construction at Iran's deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain site, while the US military works to develop capabilities to target heavily fortified subterranean facilities.

Egypt Independent|September 9, 2026|2
Sweden Offers Foreign-Born Residents $37,000 to Leave Amid Major Migration Crackdown

Sweden Offers Foreign-Born Residents $37,000 to Leave Amid Major Migration Crackdown

Sweden is offering foreign-born residents $37,000 to return to their home countries as part of a stringent new migration policy, sparking both political support and widespread concern.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Examining the Loophole and Real Impact of the UK’s Ban on Israeli Settlement Imports

Examining the Loophole and Real Impact of the UK’s Ban on Israeli Settlement Imports

The UK has announced a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, raising questions about trade enforcement and existing government contracts with linked corporations.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Britain, France, and Canada Ban Imports from Israeli Settlements in the West Bank

Britain, France, and Canada Ban Imports from Israeli Settlements in the West Bank

Britain, France, and Canada have announced bans on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank to support the two-state solution, drawing sharp criticism from Israeli officials.

Egypt Independent|September 9, 2026|2
UK Bans Trade from Illegal Israeli Settlements, Prompting Mixed Political Reactions

UK Bans Trade from Illegal Israeli Settlements, Prompting Mixed Political Reactions

The UK has announced a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing mixed reactions from domestic politicians and prompting retaliatory measures from Israel.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Tanker War 2.0: US and Iran Ship Attacks Escalate Global Strains

Tanker War 2.0: US and Iran Ship Attacks Escalate Global Strains

The US and Iran are escalating a dangerous maritime conflict that is increasingly targeting commercial shipping and threatening global energy markets, mirroring the Tanker War of the 1980s.

The National|September 9, 2026|1
Israel Orders UK to Close East Jerusalem Consulate Within 30 Days Following Sanctions

Israel Orders UK to Close East Jerusalem Consulate Within 30 Days Following Sanctions

Israel has ordered the UK to close its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem within 30 days following British sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Why the Gulf Conflict Cannot End in Decisive Victory and Requires Compromise

Why the Gulf Conflict Cannot End in Decisive Victory and Requires Compromise

The ongoing Gulf conflict defies traditional military patterns of decisive victory or mutual exhaustion, making an international compromise and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz essential to prevent global economic crisis.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
UK and Western Allies Move to Ban Illegal Settlement Goods While Maintaining Broad Trade with Israel

UK and Western Allies Move to Ban Illegal Settlement Goods While Maintaining Broad Trade with Israel

The UK and several other nations have announced bans on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, though broader trade relationships with Israel remain largely intact.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Miliband Defends UK-Israel Security Ties Amid Diplomatic Backlash Over West Bank Sanctions

Miliband Defends UK-Israel Security Ties Amid Diplomatic Backlash Over West Bank Sanctions

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has expressed confidence that intelligence co-operation with Israel will endure despite severe diplomatic retaliation over UK sanctions on West Bank settlements.

The National|September 9, 2026|1