Arab and International

UK to Sell Naval Ships to Egypt for First Time in 30 Years

The UK government has planned to conclude an agreement with Egypt for the sale of two ex-Royal Fleet Auxiliary solid stores ships for the first time in more than 30 years, a deal criticized by human rights groups. In a statement on Friday,…

Defying China, US Signals Military Assistance to Taipei

The United States says it is committed to assisting Chinese Taipei to defend itself in the face of a potential Chinese attack, in a move which China views a blatant instance of interference in its internal affairs. Sandra Oudkirk, the…

FCC Revokes Authorization of China Telecom’s US Unit

The US communications regulator has voted to revoke the authorization for China Telecom's US subsidiary to operate in the United States over what it called national security concerns. The decision by the US Federal Communications…

Military Coup Feared As Sudanese Forces Detain PM Hamdok

Military forces in Sudan have detained Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok after besieging his house early on Monday, triggering fears of a potential coup d'état . In a statement, Sudan's Ministry of Information confirmed that Hamdok has been…

Climate Activists Launch Hunger Strike Outside White House

Tired of US President Joe Biden’s broken promises, a number of climate activists have launched a hunger strike outside the White House, in an effort to force Biden to declare a national emergency, and end projects involving fossil fuels.…