Al-Raya Newspaper: Prominent Headlines of Issue 617

Sudan is suffering from an unprecedented and severe political crisis that worsens day after day, crippling every sector of the state, governance, and daily life. The Sudanese Pound has continued its collapse against foreign currencies, with the exchange rate reaching 7,800 Pounds per US Dollar; as a result, prices of all goods and services have surged.

The dust of battle finally settled on Yemen’s West Coast on Thursday, September 10, revealing a resounding defeat: the withdrawal of the so-called National Resistance Forces—led by Tariq Mohammed Abdullah Saleh—from the city of Al-Mukha in the south in the face of the Houthis.

A wave of demonstrations has intensified in Jakarta throughout August and into early September 2026. For instance, on August 18, student groups organized an event at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout under the banner “Seizing Independence.” They highlighted issues such as the prices of basic necessities and fuel, the need to combat corruption, and the evaluation of various government policies.