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Son of Uganda’s president and chief of defence signals possible military action against Iran, says he is ‘on the side of Israel’
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (463+ words) General'Muhoozi'Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and son of President'Yoweri'Museveni, has shocked regional and international observers by publicly aligning himself with Israel amid the escalating Middle East conflict, suggesting that Uganda could take military action against Iran if threats to…...
United Airlines 'tactically pruning' flights amid high fuel prices due to the Iran war
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (256+ words) The war with Iran will soon limit your flight options even domestically. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced on Friday that the company will be "tactically pruning" its "temporarily unprofitable" flights amid surging fuel costs tied to the Middle East…...
Ghana orders evacuation of its citizens in Qatar amid Middle East crisis
1+ week, 3+ day ago (259+ words) Accra has ordered an emergency evacuation of Ghanaian nationals in Qatar following escalating security concerns in the Gulf region. The move, announced by the Ghanaian Embassy in Doha on March 15, comes after a government review of the evolving situation. "The…...
The top US general says most of Iran's best air defenses are no longer factors, clearing the way for deeper air operations
2+ week, 2+ day ago (526+ words) Most of Iran's best air defenses are no longer factors in mission plans for American air operations, giving US and Israeli air forces space for strikes deeper in the country, the top US general said Tuesday. US Air Force Gen....
Iran rejects Israel's terror claims, declares support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism
2+ week, 3+ day ago (443+ words) Iran has declared its readiness to support Nigeria's counterterrorism efforts, as diplomatic tensions rise following accusations from Israel that Tehran is backing militant groups in West Africa. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Iran's ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja,…...
Africa's most valuable airline loses $137 million over Middle East war
2+ week, 5+ day ago (462+ words) Africa's largest and most valuable airline, Ethiopian Airlines, says it has lost roughly $137 million in a single week as the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran disrupts air travel across the Middle East. The war, which entered…...
Thousands of South Africans seek evacuation as Middle East war disrupts flights and borders
2+ week, 6+ day ago (274+ words) More than 6,400 citizens of South Africa have registered their presence across the Middle East as hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to destabilise the region, according to the country's foreign ministry. The Department of International Relations and…...
Middle East conflict threatens African importers as oil price surge raises inflation and trade risks
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (703+ words) The escalating conflict in the Middle East is raising economic risks for many African countries as rising oil prices threaten to weaken currencies, worsen trade balances and push inflation higher across the continent. Much of Africa depends heavily on imported…...
The Iran war is becoming a proving ground for the newest US weapons
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (703+ words) The US military is launching new ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and attack drones at Iran, using the conflict to test experimental weapons in combat for the first time. Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command, confirmed on Tuesday…...
Iranian drone and missile activity has dropped sharply as the US pushes to expand air superiority
3+ week, 1+ day ago (552+ words) Iran's missile and drone launches have decreased significantly since the US and Israel began a widespread strike campaign against the country, the top American general said on Wednesday. Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said…...