Two Iranians face US court in sanctions, arms trafficking cases: What to know The cases come as the United States pairs tighter sanctions with stepped-up enforcement targeting Iran’s global networks amid the war. Iran
MBS hosts Sudan's Burhan in Jeddah as $1.5B Saudi-backed arms deal stalls Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan traveled to Jeddah Monday for a visit that could be aimed at salvaging a $1.5 billion Pakistani arms deal Riyadh has reportedly blocked. Sudan
After US designation of Brotherhood, Sudan asks to add RSF to terror list The Specially Designated Global Terrorist label entails economic sanctions against the group, including an assets freeze, while the Foreign Terrorist Organization designation criminalizes providing material support for it. Sudan
UN points to 'genocidal path' in RSF assault on Sudan’s El-Fasher A UN fact-finding mission says the scale and coordination of atrocities in Darfur mark a shift in its assessment of the paramilitary group’s campaign. Sudan
Analysis In Saudi Arabia, Erdogan fosters security alignment, $30B trade push By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Israel's foreign minister flies to Sudan ahead of signing Abraham Accords Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has returned from Sudan's capital Khartoum, ahead of signing the Abraham Accords with the country's military leaders. Israel
Sudan's transition deal seen as significant, but doubts remain Protesters and some observers are skeptical the agreement will end the political crisis in the east African country, but the United States and Gulf states have praised the deal. Sudan
Gulf states’ oil wealth ripples throughout rural Sudan Across Africa, remittances-fueled economic development stands as an unrivaled alternative to the throes of unemployment and political instability. Legacy: Gulf
Sudan military coup leaders tighten grip ahead of dialogue with civilians The leaders of the coup in Sudan are gearing up for direct talks with civilians for the first time since their seizure of power about eight months ago, a few days after lifting the state of emergency in the country. Sudan
Can Sudan replace Ukraine as breadbasket for MENA region? Despite Sudan’s agricultural and animal resources, political instability is hindering the country's potential to benefit itself and the region. Sudan
Skepticism about Sudanese military's calls for dialogue Analysts believe the recent call by Sudan’s military leaders for a dialogue to overcome the ongoing political crisis will not lead to any results. Sudan
Kuwait, Egypt explore railway to Sudan The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has also started projects in Iraq and Yemen. Sudan
Sudan’s military leader seeks Saudi, UAE support The head of the Sudanese military and chairman of the Sudanese Sovereign Council went to Riyadh for help with Sudan's multiplying challenges. Sudan
US says no more funds for Sudan until civilian government restored Top US officials met with Sudanese military leaders in Khartoum and said financial aid would remain frozen. Sudan
UN says Sudan dialogue to resolve coup to begin immediately The talks will bring together protest movement and civil society representatives, rebel groups and the military in hope of restoring Sudan's path to democratic role. Sudan
Sudan’s PM resigns: How we got here, what comes next Abdalla Hamdok's resignation is the latest blow to Sudan's transition to democracy since the Oct. 25, 2021, military coup. Sudan
