June 2023
Armed Man Killed in Shooting Near US Consulate in Jeddah
An armed man was killed in a shootout with Saudi security forces near the US consulate in Jeddah, resulting in the death of an American…
Direct Flights for Israeli Muslim Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia; Perhaps Another Time
The Israeli government announced that there will be no direct flights for Israeli Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj, downplaying prospects for…
72-Hour Ceasefire Begins in Sudan
A 72-hour ceasefire has begun in Sudan following two months of intense fighting between rival military factions, facilitated by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. The…
Fighting Resumes in Sudan as 24-Hour Ceasefire Ends
Fighting in Sudan's capital Khartoum resumed after a brief ceasefire, with deadly clashes continuing between army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his rival Mohamed Hamdan…
24-Hour Ceasefire in Sudan; US and Saudi Arabia Warn Warring Parties
A 24-hour ceasefire in Sudan began on June 10 amid ongoing civil war, with the US and Saudi Arabia warning that they will withdraw from…
Sudan Designates UN Envoy as 'Unwelcome Element'
Sudan's Foreign Ministry has declared the UN envoy an 'unwelcome element' following accusations of bias from army leader General Burhan. This comes amid ongoing violent…
Fire in Khartoum; Clashes Over Control of Arms Factory Continue
A military complex in Khartoum caught fire amid ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces over control of an arms factory.…
Blinken: The U.S. Will Provide $150 Million in Aid to Iraqis and Syrians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $150 million aid package for areas in Syria and Iraq liberated from ISIS during a conference in…