Nov 09, 2020
Regional reaction to Trump defeat
There has been widely diverse reaction to the impending exit of U.S. President Donald Trump from the White House. Many Arab leaders congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory, while…
Sep 29, 2020
Desert Locust outbreak easing in Southwest Asia
The Desert Locust situation continues to improve in Southwest Asia and there are initial signs of improvement in parts of East Africa, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture…
Sep 21, 2020
Locust remain major concern in Red Sea region
Both sides of the Red Sea are being closely monitored for the Desert Locust. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is reporting that the situation is still developing,…
Sep 15, 2020
Rising concern over Red Sea locust swarms
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is reporting that the Desert Locust situation has improved in Southwest Asia but remains serious in Yemen and parts of…
Sep 08, 2020
New locust threat to southern Africa
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is calling for swift action to combat a surge of desert locusts in the southern African states of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.…
Aug 31, 2020
Locusts continue to plague Africa & Mideast
Aerial and ground control operations by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) remain in effect in many parts of Africa and the Middle East to prevent…
Aug 17, 2020
Locust “disaster” averted in East Africa, says FAO
Over a half a trillion Desert Locusts have been eliminated across East Africa since the beginning of 2020, and over 600,000 hectares have been controlled. This according to the latest…
Aug 11, 2020
Israeli firm transforms biblical locust plague into a blessing
The State of Israel remains vigilant against deterring any approach of the Desert Locust, which continues to devastate swathes of land in Africa and the Middle East. The Spokesperson of…
Jun 24, 2020
Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
3 ballistic missiles were successfully intercepted over Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, as well as the cities of Najran and Jizan. According to the Kingdom’s-led coalition in Yemen, 8 explosives-laden drone…
Jun 11, 2020
CENTCOM: Iran is greatest threat to regional stability and security
The Middle East Institute in Washington D.C. held a special video conference with General Kenneth McKenzie Junior, who is the Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which is…