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Drones hit ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Gaza aid ship in international waters

Freedom Flotilla Coalition demands Israel answer to violations including blockade and ‘bombing of our civilian vessel’.

Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at 30: more important, enjoyable and vital than ever

The lavender painted bus named “Priscilla” continues to pick up new fans while never going out of favour with its legion of original devotees, 30 years after its release.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024

Juliette Labous, Audrey Cordon-Ragot and Victoire Berteau to represent France at home Olympics

Évita Muzic expresses 'bitterness and regret' after missing out on the selection

Cycling News · May 28, 2024

At least 18 die in attack in Sudanese city of Omdurman

Dozens also injured as army shells three neighbourhoods in city close to capital, Khartoum

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023

Khalid Youssif to Asharq Al-Awsat: Collapse of Sudanese State Possible if War Persists

Khalid Omer Youssif, one of Sudan’s notable opposition figures and former minister, characterized the ongoing conflict in the North African country as a futile “war with no victors.” He highlighted the nation as the ultimate loser in this conflict and cautioned of the potential “dismantlement of the state” if the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023

How Sudan's military factions set path to war as mediation stalled

Alarmed that movements of rival military factions in Sudan could bring bloodshed, a group of mediators pushed for last-ditch talks between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and paramilitary commander General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo two weeks ago.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2023

Sudanese politicians blame Bashir loyalists for discord

Sudan's main pro-democracy coalition said loyalists of former strongman Omar al-Bashir, who was ousted in a coup in 2019, were fuelling a rift between the armed forces and a powerful paramilitary group that has jeopardized a transition to civilian government.

Reuters · Apr 14, 2023

Protests planned as Sudan's army promises to stick to delayed transition deal

The head of Sudan's army said on Thursday he remained committed to a plan for a new transition towards elections, despite disputes over the integration of a paramilitary force that have twice delayed the signing of a final deal.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Analysis-Sudan paramilitary leader jostles for role ahead of civilian handover

The leader of a powerful paramilitary force in Sudan has put himself at the forefront of a planned transition toward democracy, unsettling fellow military rulers and triggering a mobilisation of troops in the capital Khartoum last week.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023

Sudan’s FFC: New Govt to Be Formed During Ramadan

Civilian and military signatories of the Political Framework Agreement in Sudan agreed to speed up steps for finding a political settlement and finalizing outstanding issues in the coming week. The Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) also predicted that the formation of a civilian Sudanese government will be concluded before…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2023