Middle East & Diplomacy Specialist
Sarah Al-Rashid is a specialist in Middle Eastern affairs and international diplomacy. Fluent in Arabic and Farsi, she offers nuanced perspectives on regional conflicts, peace processes, and the geopolitical dynamics shaping the broader Middle East and North Africa region.
Anti-migrant groups in South Africa set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave, escalating tensions in a country already grappling with unemployment, xenophobia, and a struggling economy.
England's title hopefuls, spearheaded by Harry Kane, collide with a spirited DR Congo side led by Yoane Wissa in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 32 showdown.
Monaco prosecutors have ruled out terrorism after an explosive device wounded three people near a building entrance, as authorities continue hunting the unidentified suspect who fled the scene.
As Iran and the US edge toward renewed diplomatic engagement, Tehran's negotiators are focused on Strait of Hormuz security, billions in frozen assets, and Lebanon's fragile political future.
Morocco pulled off a stunning upset against the Netherlands, winning 3-2 on penalties in the round of 32 to advance to the last 16, igniting celebrations across the Arab world and Africa.
Iran held its first meeting with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary peace deal with the US, signaling a major shift in maritime power dynamics in one of the world's most critical waterways.
Pakistani military operations killed at least 36 Afghan civilians and wounded over 160 overnight, with Afghan officials warning of retaliation as tensions between the two neighbors reach a dangerous new high.
As Venezuela grapples with earthquake devastation, rare moments of human resilience and solidarity have emerged, offering brief but powerful relief amid widespread destruction and loss.
Stephen Eustaquio's stunning 92nd-minute strike sent Canada into the FIFA World Cup last 16 for the first time ever, defeating South Africa 1-0 in a dramatic group stage finale.
New Caledonia held pivotal local elections that could reshape the French Pacific territory's political future, with decolonization movements and shifting demographics intensifying tensions over sovereignty.
A record-breaking heatwave that claimed over 1,000 lives in France within a single week is now shifting eastward, forcing Germany and the Czech Republic to brace for extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C.
Despite hopes for a return to normalcy, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains suppressed due to persistent security threats, uncleared mines, and disputed toll regimes.