The thinly veiled threat directed by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—stating, “Whoever threatens Tunisia, we will destroy their very foundations”—was merely an indicator of the intensifying regional and international struggle for influence in Tunisia.

In the span of just a few weeks, Libya has plunged into a series of distressing events. The Zawiya Refinery, located west of Tripoli, was struck by drone attacks that ignited massive fires in its oil storage tanks—a critical blow, given that the refinery supplies a significant portion of the fuel consumed in the country’s west, a region already grappling with fuel shortages.

The 75th anniversary of the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees is commemorated globally on July 28th. This convention aims to protect individuals persecuted and fleeing war or due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on political opinion, religion, race, nationality, or membership in a particular social group.

On August 12, 2026, the Federal Court of Malaysia (the highest court) dismissed the Kedah State government's application for leave to appeal against a ruling that invalidated its action to halt the issuance and renewal of licenses for gambling premises. A three-judge panel chaired by Justice Rhodzariah Bujang ruled that Kedah had failed to meet the threshold requirements under Section 96(a)...