13 dead in Sudan’s heaviest fighting since start of war
JEDDAH: At least 13 civilians died on Tuesday in the heaviest fighting in Sudan since the conflict began there nearly four months ago. read more
Middle East
Houthis confirm death of 2nd military leader in a week
AL-MUKALLA: A second Houthi air force commander is believed to have died from injuries caused by a series of massive explosions at a militia-controlled base in the central province of Marib last week. The Houthis said on Monday that Maj. … read more
Russia says coalition drones flew dangerously close to Russian warplanes over Syria
DAMASCUS: Two drones of the US-led coalition in Syria dangerously approached Russian Su-35 military jets on Sunday, Rear Admiral Vadim Kulit was quoted as telling RIA news agency. According to Kulit, who serves as deputy head of the Russian Reconciliation … read more
Torrential rain destroys hundreds of homes in Sudan
WAD MADANI, Sudan: Torrential rain has destroyed more than 450 homes in Sudan’s north, state media reported Monday, validating concerns voiced by aid groups that the wet season would compound the war-torn country’s woes. Changing weather patterns saw Sudan’s Northern … read more
Residents near Sudanese capital ordered to evacuate over fighting
WAD MADANI, Sudan: Residents of an area near Sudan’s capital on Monday were ordered to evacuate, locals said, as fighting between the army and paramilitary forces continues to shake the capital. “Heavy artillery fire” fell on densely populated areas of … read more