Coup
Detained Myanmar leader met by Red Cross for first contact since ousting of gov't in coup
The Nobel Prize winner has been in detention since February 2021, when Myanmar's military ousted an elected civilian government led by her in a dawn coup.
Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say
Turkey detains 88 in nationwide raids over alleged links to group accused of 2016 coup attempt
Why is the Niger conflict drawing global attention? - opinion
Niger is one of the least prosperous countries in the world, but has critical strategic value for several reasons.
Israeli settlers, ultra-Orthodox will pay for trampling over Israel - opinion
If they don’t rethink a new course, they will find themselves facing a majority that will stop supporting their continued prosperity, and perhaps their very existence.
Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup
The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.
Will the Niger coup bring attention back to the Sahel region? - analysis
There have been at least seven other coups and military takeovers in Africa in the last decade.
Niger coup leaders declare general Tiani head of state
"The President of the CNSP is the head of state. He represents the state of Niger in international relations," an officer said, reading out a statement.
'Exiled' Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services
"What happened in Niger is nothing other than the struggle of the people of Niger with their colonizers," Prigozhin said.
'Escape To Aswan': A scathing critique of Egyptian politics - review
The novel explores dark forces perpetuating authoritarian rule and Islamic fundamentalism.
Wagner killed Russian pilots in aborted revolt, Vladimir Putin reveals
Despite Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's claim that the Wagner rebellion was halted to avert Russian bloodshed, Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russian pilots have been killed.
Wagner Group mutiny: Is Putin’s grip on power starting to slip? - opinion
In the coming days, we will see what may represent the beginning of a war between Russia’s elite, and possibly the end of Vladimir Putin’s long-standing regime.
How Wagner's mutiny in Russia impacts Iran's threat to Israel - analysis
Wagner's attempted coup in Russia could be a paradigm shift for how the Ukraine-Russia war impacts Israeli security regarding Iran.
