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03:53 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 22, 2025

The Financial Times (FT) reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to end the war in Ukraine on the current frontlines. Kremlin officials, including Putin, have repeatedly and explicitly emphasized that Russia maintains its territorial

02:24 Iran Update, April 22, 2025

Unspecified Iranian sources told a Qatari-owned, London-based outlet on April 22 that the US-Iran nuclear talks are progressing “beyond belief.” Iran could calculate that by framing the talks as positive, even if the reality does not match, Iran could del

21:31 Exclusive – Kurdistan’s Deputy PM to Trump: ‘We Want to Work with You'

The Kurds look at Trump’s return to the White House as an opportunity for deeper economic ties between the U.S. and Kurdistan, as well Iraq.

21:21 Delegates of the Hamas terrorist group traveled to Egypt with "new ideas" for a truce with Israel

The representatives will hold "meetings with Egyptian officials, particularly responsible for intelligence"

20:28 The Guardian view on Tunisia’s democratic regression: burying hope where the Arab spring began | Editorial

Editorial: The sentencing of opponents and other public figures to as much as 66 years in prison highlights the president’s dismantling of political achievements

20:28 Israel ends mention of humanitarian zones as Gaza war grinds on

International aid workers fear for Palestinians who have fled their homes in search of safety

18:13 Look to his stand on Gaza: Pope Francis gave us moral leadership in amoral times | Owen Jones

With his outspokenness about Israel’s outrages, the late pope showed up the hypocrisy of the media and politicians, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

18:05 U.S. Says ‘Very Good Progress’ on Nuclear Talks with Iran, Schedules Third Round

U.S. officials have reportedly scheduled a third round of talks with Iranian representatives in Oman after successful talks in Rome.

16:38 ‘He felt our pain’: Catholic church in Gaza grieves Pope Francis’s death

Pope made nightly phone calls to the Holy Family Catholic church from the start of the war in October 2023

22/04 Iraqchi: The threat and pressure against the proud Iranian nation closes the reconciliation path

The Foreign Minister said the use of threats and pressure against the proud Iranian nation has been inappropriate for many years and closing the path of reconciliation, not opening.

22/04 Iraqchi: Iran is ready to interact with the United States based on mutual respect and equal position

TEHRAN- IRNA- Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Arakchi published his speech after canceling his speech at the Carnegie Foundation, which was scheduled to take place yesterday (Monday, May 9).

22/04 The United States strengthens its military presence in the Middle East .. Will the Houthis be able to withstand?

The United States strengthens its military presence in the Middle East .. Will the Houthis be able to withstand?

22/04 The Israeli army said that "the objective" of the offensive in Gaza is "to bring back to hostages"

Hamas keeps about 60 hostages in Gaza and has conditioned his release to a high fire and the total withdrawal of Israeli troops

22/04 Iran Update April 21, 2025

Iran and the United States held a second round of nuclear talks in Rome on April 19.

22/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 21, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's April 20 proposal for a temporary moratorium on long-range strikes against civilian infrastructure, declined Zelensky's offer to extend Putin's own 30-hour Easter truce,

21/04 Trump says Hegseth is ‘doing a great job’ despite reports of second Signal chat

US president dismisses criticism of defense secretary sharing information on strikes in Yemen to his family

21/04 China Shows Off New Warplanes in Drills With U.S. Ally

The rivalry comes amid increased U.S. military deployment to the Middle East over tensions with Iran and its proxy groups in the region

21/04 Russian Occupation Update, April 21, 2025

A recent BBC Verify investigation highlights the scale of Russia’s property seizures in occupied Mariupol, supporting ISW’s assessment of how Russian occupation officials are using bureaucratic tools to exert control over occupied Ukraine. The inv

21/04 Humanitarian agencies reject IDF claim Gaza medic killings caused by ‘professional failures’

UN, Palestinian Red Crescent and civil defence service condemn lack of accountability after Israeli investigation

21/04 Netanyahu demanded loyalty before trying to fire me, Shin Bet chief claims

Ronen Bar, head of Israel’s internal security service, says he was also asked to spy on anti-government protesters

21/04 Ambassador Mike Huckabee Presents Credentials In Israel: 'Welcome Home'

Ambassador Mike Huckabee formally presented his diplomatic credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, amid a warm welcome.

21/04 The precarious foundations of emerging governmental structures in Lebanon and Syria - opinion

The current state of fractured sovereignty offers a glimpse of what could be formalized as a solution: dismantling Lebanon and Syria into smaller sovereign countries.

21/04 What’s missing from Alex Garland’s Iraq movie Warfare? Context, motivation and, for the most part, Iraqis | Peter Beaumont

I was there with US soldiers in 2006 and can see why the film-makers zoomed in on them so closely. But it results in glaring flaws, says Guardian senior international correspondent Peter Beaumont

21/04 Religious leaders mourn Pope Francis death, a champion of interfaith solidarity

Pope Francis, 88, was remembered for fostering solidarity among Catholics, people of other faiths including Jews and Muslims, and even atheists.

21/04 ‘My work is a scream for help’: Gaza’s artists document life under fire

Work illustrating the war’s brutality but also the resilience of four Palestinian artists, is being exhibited at the Darat al Funan in Jordan

21/04 Buy, buy, buy! Well-known QFII holdings are exposed, Middle East local tycoons increase their holdings "big mine owners"

Buy, buy, buy! Well-known QFII holdings are exposed, Middle East local tycoons increase their holdings "big mine owners"

21/04 Israel must stop apologizing for its existence - opinion

From its inception, Israel’s existence was treated as a provocation. A home for the Jews? In the Middle East? Say it isn't so.

20/04 The nuclear conflict between the US will revive historical tensions in the Middle East

Iran ensures that its nuclear program is peaceful, but uranium enrichment worries the international community, which fears a possible development of nuclear weapons.

20/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 20, 2025

The snap Russian-proposed Easter truce underscores the necessity that the text of any ceasefire or peace agreement be publicly available, formally agreed to in advance by all parties, and include robust monitoring mechanisms.

20/04 On a united Easter, the lives and struggles of Christians in the Middle East

This Easter, Orthodox and Western Christians find themselves united in a rare occurrence: celebrating the resurrection of Christ on the same day.

20/04 Israeli military admits ‘professional failures’ over Gaza paramedic killings

IDF says it is dismissing deputy commander for giving ‘inaccurate report’ on shooting that caused global outcry

20/04 US sees widespread anti-Trump protests

Thousands have marched across the US to show their disapproval of President Trump's policies in his second term. People have demonstrated against mass deportations, budget cuts, the war in Gaza, and other issues.

20/04 Archaeology breakthrough as hidden inscriptions found in the Last Supper Room

A team of researchers have uncovered Medieval inscriptions hidden on the walls of the traditional location of the Last Supper in Jerusalem.

20/04 Israeli probe into the killings of Palestinian medics finds 'professional failures'

An Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces says it has found “professional failures” and a deputy commander will be fired.

20/04 Israel's business community seeks to reignite normalization talks with Arab states

Regional threats and Gaza’s future have spurred Israeli business leaders to push for renewed ties with Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, to build a new Middle East order.

20/04 Moscow may gain key role in Iran nuclear deal as US talks progress

Russia touted as possible destination for Iran’s uranium stockpile and could also act as arbiter of deal breaches

20/04 Syrian refugee says Home Office ‘breaking my heart’ by refusing dying mother entry to UK

Home Office intervened after initial ruling allowing grandmother with terminal cancer to join family in Glasgow

20/04 The beautiful country that's copying Spain as it begs for more tourists

The Middle Eastern nation is looking to establish itself as a popular tourist destination, and diversify its economy away from a heavy reliance on oil, which makes it vulnerable to market shocks.

20/04 Sixteen ISIS suspects found in sprawling detainee camp in Syria

This is a result of their surrender in 2019 when they surrendered to the US-backed SDF and ended up in prisons.

20/04 Syria’s FM meets US Congressman Mills to discuss Syria sanctions

The meeting "explored prospects for building a strategic partnership between Damascus and Washington based on mutual respect and shared interests."

20/04 US reportedly strikes 50 Houthi targets in Yemen

This comes amid widespread strikes carried out by the US military on the Iran-backed terror group. 

20/04 Rift between Israel, US benefits Iran, expert says

The New York Times claimed Trump blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, favoring negotiations for a deal instead.

20/04 Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to continue fighting in Gaza

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to continue fighting in Gaza - Israel abandoned a ceasefire last month after seeking to extend a temporary truce that had seen 38 hostages released

20/04 Tunisian court hands prison sentences of up to 66 years in mass trial of regime opponents

Opposition says trial was staged to entrench president Kais Saied’s authoritarian rule

20/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed extending Russian President Vladimir Putin's 30-hour unilateral truce on Russian military operations in Ukraine to a complete and unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Putin ordered Russian Chief of the General

20/04 Why Kurds and Israel must align on combatting Turkey - opinion

The Kurds present themselves as the most natural ally for Israel in this shifting landscape. They are politically aligned, militarily capable, and strategically located.

19/04 The Western world wants to keep Israel weak - opinion

President Emmanuel Macron of France said so most succinctly this week by averring that Israel “has the right to defend itself, but within proportion.”

19/04 Despair in Gaza as Israeli aid blockade creates crisis ‘unmatched in severity’

Palestinians pushed into new misery as supplies of food, fuel and medicine run out in seven-week siege

19/04 What's behind the visually stunning 'Holy Fire' ceremony in Jerusalem?

On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the dark and cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the “Holy Fire.”

19/04 Sci-fi Musk is brainstorming ways to breed his ‘legion’ more efficiently | Arwa Mahdawi

A Wall Street Journal article offered disturbing details about the billionaire’s behavior. Imagine the backlash if he were a woman

19/04 Iranian minister says nuclear deal possible if US does not make ‘unrealistic demands’

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks in Rome on Saturday

19/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 18, 2025

Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Vasily Nebenzya reiterated Russian President Vladimir Putin's rejection of a general ceasefire in Ukraine.

19/04 Lamb bread - Vietnamese dish conquers Middle East customers

Vietnamese bread attracts Dubai when replacing pork with lamb and combining common ingredients in the Middle East cuisine.

19/04 Iran Update, April 18, 2025

Iran proposed a three-stage nuclear deal proposal that caps Iranian uranium enrichment but would leave the necessary infrastructure in place to enable Iran to rapidly rebuild its nuclear program if the deal collapsed.

18/04 House Committees Investigating Biden Administration for Funding Anti-Netanyahu Protests

Two U.S. House committees are investigating the Biden administration for allegedly funding protests aimed at ousting Netanyahu.

18/04 Voice of Israel from Al-Quds: How Rabbi Elhanan Miller fights stigma in fluent Arabic

From documenting stories of Jews from Arab countries to wartime commentating on Arab media, Rabbi Elhanan Miller challenges stigmas and celebrates Arabic-Jewish language and culture.

18/04 China-Taiwan Weekly Update, April 18, 2025

People’s Republic of China (PRC) military officers have visited Russian-held territory in Ukraine and toured the frontlines, according to a former Western official speaking to Reuters. These visits highlight PRC efforts to learn from the Russia-Ukraine w

18/04 Ed Sheeran shares Persian culture with the world and the diaspora swoons – me included | Dellaram Vreeland

The star’s new single, Azizam, is a rare pop-cultural moment in which Iran is celebrated for the beauty of its culture

18/04 ‘If I die, I want a loud death’: Gaza photojournalist killed by Israeli airstrike

Fatima Hassouna, who had been documenting war in Gaza for 18 months and was subject of new documentary, killed along with 10 members of her family

18/04 Good Friday: Israel Welcomes Huckabee at Western Wall, with Thanks to Trump

Israel welcomed newly-confirmed U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Friday with a ceremony at the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism.

18/04 Scores killed in US strikes on Yemen fuel port of Ras Isa, Houthi media says

Al-Masirah TV reports at least 58 dead in attack Washington says was intended to cut off source of fuel to militants

18/04 Hamas rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal over ‘impossible conditions’

Militant group says it will not accept deal without guarantee of end to Gaza war or full withdrawal of Israeli troops

18/04 US strikes Yemen fuel port as Hamas rejects 'partial' truce

The US has increased deadly strikes on Yemen this year. Meanwhile Hamas said it would reject Israeli conditions for a "partial" ceasefire in Gaza and called for a comprehensive agreement instead.

18/04 The 137th Canton Fair: Demand in the Middle East and Southeast Asia has increased dramatically, and the energy storage industry has entered the stage of brand overseas

The 137th Canton Fair: Demand in the Middle East and Southeast Asia has increased dramatically, and the energy storage industry has entered the stage of brand overseas

18/04 Trump can still reinvent the Middle East, despite economic horror show - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL | Trump’s economic alchemy has now attacked not only by liberal media – that went without saying – but also by the most pro-market press.

18/04 Boot camp, matching tattoos and mutual head-shaving: Kit Connor, Will Poulter and Michael Gandolfini on making Warfare

Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s film recounts the ordeal of US troops trapped in Iraq. Here, ex-Navy Seal Mendoza, who was one of the soldiers, discusses how the movie was made with his troupe of actors

18/04 ‘They are trying to make it unbearable’: Jerusalem Christians face Easter under Israeli crackdown

Palestinians trying to access Christianity's holiest sites in the Old City of Jerusalem face restrictions and hostility

18/04 ‘They were chanting as they killed people in their homes’: survivors describe attack on Sudan’s Zamzam camp

On 11 April Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries attacked the country’s largest displacement camp. The extent of the brutality remains unclear, but some accounts are now emerging

18/04 US airstrikes on Houthi oil port in Yemen reportedly kill dozens

Death toll, if confirmed, would make strikes on Ras Isa port one of the deadliest in month-long US campaign

18/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 17, 2025

Russian officials continue to reiterate Russian President Vladimir Putin's non-negotiable demands for extensive territorial concessions from Ukraine while noting that ongoing peace negotiations are unlikely to achieve results quickly.

18/04 Iran Update, April 17, 2025

Senior Iranian political and military officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, met with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman in Tehran on April 17. Saudi Arabia may seek to reassure Iran about its positions on a potential strike on Iran and

17/04 Iran Builds Ties With US Ally as Regional War Fears Grow

Iran courts Saudi Arabia ahead of U.S. nuclear talks as doubts over their success push the region closer to conflict

17/04 Africa File, April 17, 2025: RSF War Crimes and Possible Genocide; al Shabaab Retaking Central Somalia; M23 Challenges; Algeria-Mali Spat

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has committed numerous war crimes as the group has intensified its efforts to consolidate control over western Sudan since losing Khartoum in March 2025.

17/04 Wave of Israeli airstrikes kill at least 40 people across Gaza, says Hamas

Missiles hit encampments for displaced Palestinians as talks on response to Israel truce offer ‘almost complete’

17/04 Queen Elizabeth II’s solicitor managed offshore wealth for Assad’s uncle

Exclusive: Mark Bridges of Farrer & Co was trustee for Rifaat al-Assad, later charged with war crimes in 2024

17/04 Russian Occupation Update; April 17, 2025

Russian officials continue to advertise programs that deport and Russify Ukrainian children and teenagers. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting with Russian deputy prime ministers on April 14 and discussed the “University Shifts” pro

17/04 ICJ hears Sudan case accusing UAE of ‘complicity in genocide’

United Arab Emirates says Sudan ‘misusing’ world court in proceedings relating to African nation’s civil war

17/04 Hamas is on the verge of economic collapse after the Israeli financial asphyxiation strategy

The terrorist group can no longer pay salaries to its militants while their mechanisms to obtain and distribute cash are eliminated

17/04 Egypt's Suez Canal revenue fell sharply in 2024 on regional tensions

Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued to significantly impact commercial shipping through the Suez Canal.

17/04 Israel's army bombed infrastructure of the Hezbollah terrorist group in southern Lebanon

The defense forces warned that they will act against any attempt at the militias supported by Iran of rebuilding or establishing an armed presence "under the appearance of civil coverage"

17/04 Maldives bans Israelis to protest Gaza war

The Maldives has changed its immigration law to prohibit the entry of Israeli passport holders in protest against the war in Gaza. The move was first tabled last year but has now been ratified by the president.

17/04 The loss of life in Israel's attacks on Gaza is increasing: at least 18 dead

It was announced that at least 18 people lost their lives in the attacks of the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip on different points and many people were injured. Search and rescue works in the region are continuing in the region after the attacks in which civil settlement areas are targeted.

17/04 Iran Update, April 16, 2025

Iran is unlikely to accept zero uranium enrichment and full dismantlement of its nuclear program

17/04 Israel-Saudi normalization has been sidelined in favor of Saudi, Iran nuclear agreements - opinion

The further Israel sinks into its one-state reality, the more irrelevant we become in key geopolitical considerations and regional diplomacy.

16/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 16, 2025

The White House reiterated that the United States will not engage in economic agreements with Russia until Russia agrees to a ceasefire, amid continued Russian efforts to deflect blame onto Ukraine for the Kremlin's rejection of such a ceasefire.

16/04 Israeli minister met David Lammy on ‘private’ visit to UK, Foreign Office says

Activist groups make request for arrest warrant to be issued for Gideon Sa’ar after unannounced trip to London

16/04 No plans to allow any aid into Gaza, says Israeli minister

Israel Katz says blocking aid is ‘one of the main pressure levers’ on Hamas, which continues to hold hostages

16/04 Has Jordan struck a blow against Muslim Brotherhood-backed terror? - analysis

Jordan is usually seen as a stable country, but in recent years, there have been several Iranian-backed plots against Amman.

16/04 Members of leading British Jewish body condemn Israel’s latest actions in Gaza

Signatories from Board of Deputies say in open letter that ‘Israel’s soul is being ripped out’ and they ‘cannot turn a blind eye’ to loss of life

16/04 Ayatollah Khamenei, Who Dismissed Iran-U.S. Talks as 'Dishonorable,' Claims First Round Went 'Well'

Iranian "Supreme Leader" Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said talks with the Trump administration were "implemented well."

16/04 ‘Keeping people alive’: Gaza’s last working bakery forced by Israel to keep on moving

World Central Kitchen mobile bakery’s production limited by flour shortage as result of Israel’s blockade

16/04 Trump administration proposes cutting UN peacekeeping funds over effectiveness concerns

The proposal to cut funds cited recent failures in operations across Africa and the Middle East, including in Mali, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

16/04 Iran Talks Hit Impasse as Regime Says Nuclear Enrichment 'Non-Negotiable'

The Iranian regime declared that its nuclear enrichment is "non-negotiable," even as the Trump administration demanded an end to it.

16/04 Phased US pullout from Syria raises concerns for Israel - analysis

Israel is likely concerned that any power vacuum could be problematic, with alarm bells being raised over Turkey’s role in Syria rather than that of Iran.

16/04 Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful?

Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”. #RadioSchuman

16/04 Iran Update, April 15, 2025

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may calculate that engaging in nuclear negotiations with the United States is the best option for preserving the Iranian regime's stability. Khamenei discussed the United States-Iran nuclear talks and economic

16/04 France's Macron tells Israel's Netanyahu to end Gaza plight

French President Emmanuel Macron has told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that the suffering in Gaza has to stop. Meanwhile, the head of the UN said he was "deeply alarmed" by a strike on a Gaza hospital. DW has more.

16/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 15, 2025

Two high-ranking members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle reiterated Putin's June 2024 non-negotiable demands that any resolution of the war in Ukraine must result in regime change, extensive territorial concessions, and long-term

16/04 Trump's Israel tariffs: What was left unsaid in Netanyahu-Trump meeting? - opinion

In the end, what did not happen during the Netanyahu-Trump meeting might prove to be as significant as any agreements or public statements that were made. 

16/04 Russian Force Generation and Technological Adaptations Update April 15, 2025

The Kremlin is using surge pricing for enlistment bonuses to recruit additional volunteers and attempt to sustain Russia's protracted war effort in Ukraine. Numerous Russian federal subjects dramatically increased the price of one-time enlistment bonuses

15/04 France expels 12 Algerian officials as row over alleged kidnapping escalates

Move follows Algiers’ expulsion of diplomats, after France’s arrest of man linked to abduction of influencer Amir DZ

15/04 Sudan’s Civil War: Global Stakes, Local Costs

Key Takeway: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have fought a civil war in Sudan since April 2023. Countries such as Iran, Russia, and the UAE are fueling the war to the detriment of US interests in the Red Sea

15/04 Witcaf: Iran must completely stop enrichment

The special envoy of the US President in West Asia raised new positions on Iran and said: "Any agreement means that Iran must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weapons program!"

15/04 UK conference hopes to map ‘pathway to end suffering’ in Sudan

International meeting’s objectives modestly set at seeking unity of response to civil war and lifting of restrictions on aid

15/04 Medics killed and wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

Airstrike prompts UN warning that humanitarian crisis is at its worst since fighting broke out 18 months ago

15/04 Hezbollah ready for Lebanon talks on laying down arms if Israel withdraws

"Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points and halts its aggression against Lebanese," the senior official said.

15/04 Middle East latest: A strike on Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Gaza kills a medic and wounds several

An Israeli airstrike hit Tuesday the northern gate of the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing a medic and wounding nine other people, a spokesman for the hospital said.

15/04 ‘The last thread connecting people to services’: why vets are risking all to care for Gaza’s donkeys

Amid the ruins and with fuel scarce, the animals provide vital transport for the injured as well as goods and belongings

15/04 Iran expected to resist US plan to move uranium stockpile to third country

Issue is seen as a key stumbling block in talks with US as Washington seeks to scale back Iran’s nuclear programme

15/04 Sudan’s two years of war and its devastating toll

How the north African country has been torn apart by the conflict that broke out in 2023

15/04 Sudan in ‘world’s largest humanitarian crisis’ after two years of civil war

NGOs and UN say country is ‘worse off than ever before’ with wide-scale displacement, hunger, famine and attacks on refugee camps

15/04 Iran Update, April 14, 2025

Iran and the United States held nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, on April 12. The Iranian delegation, which was led by Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi, presented Iran’s demands and red lines to the US delegation, which was led by US Special Envoy t

15/04 Josh Hammer: A renewed Jewish-Christian alliance for Western civilization - opinion

We cannot resuscitate Western civilization without an alliance with our fellow biblical religion that has done more than anything else to build Western civilization for 2,000 years.

15/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 14, 2025

Russian forces appear to be leveraging redeployed elements of the 8th Combined Arms Army to close the Ukrainian pocket southwest of Toretsk and level the frontline as part of ongoing Russian efforts to attack Kostyantynivka from the south

15/04 Green Day makes pro-Palestinian lyric change at Coachella, sparking controversy

Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong sang, “Running away from pain like the kids from Palestine,” replacing the original line. 

14/04 Russian Occupation Update; April 14, 2025

Russia is using occupied Ukraine to support its domestic drone development and production industry. The Ukrainian Eastern Human Rights Group (EHRG) and Institute for Strategic Research and Security (ISRS) released a report on April 3 detailing how Russia

14/04 Saudi Arabia to pay off Syria's World Bank debts, paving way for further funding

Plans would be the first known instance of Saudi Arabia providing financing for Syria since Islamist-led rebels toppled former leader Bashar al-Assad last year.

14/04 Leaked UN experts report raises fresh concerns over UAE’s role in Sudan war

As crucial London peace talks set to begin, report seen by the Guardian raises questions over ‘multiple’ flights into bases in Chad

14/04 Sudan’s news blackout stokes fear and confusion after refugee camp attacks

Families of those displaced wait for news from Darfur amid reports of hundreds killed by paramilitary RSF

14/04 France considers response after Algeria expels 12 embassy staff

Move by Algiers comes after arrest of Algerian consular official in Paris over alleged involvement in kidnap of influencer

14/04 Israel’s return to war in Gaza criticised by ex-Mossad operatives

Over 250 former intelligence agency figures back letter urging prioritising return of hostages held in Gaza

14/04 Syria’s President al-Sharaa in UAE after successful Turkey visit

The trip highlights al-Sharaa's clout and ability to navigate the complex politics of the Middle East.

14/04 Trump’s Iran talks could backfire, strengthen regime, INSS expert warns

Sabti: Premature optimism may encourage Tehran to accelerate its nuclear program or renege on a deal.

14/04 Yemeni people continue to bear burden of weaponization of Houthis - opinion

The Houthis are a fundamentalist Shia group. The ex-president, Saleh, although a Sunni Muslim, decided to collaborate with them in a bid to return to power.

14/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 13, 2025

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that ongoing US-Russian negotiations are unlikely to result in "lightning-fast results," contrary to US President Donald Trump's stated objective of achieving a general ceasefire and lasting peace agreement in

13/04 Iran and US hold ‘productive’ nuclear talks in Oman as Trump rushes for new deal

Iran and US hold ‘productive’ nuclear talks in Oman as Trump rushes for new deal - Tehran says both sides have stated ‘their goal is to reach an agreement in the shortest possible time’

13/04 Iran's regime reiterated that there will be no “direct” negotiations with the US about its nuclear program

In addition, Tehran indicated that the draft Trump's special envoy for Middle East did not contain issues such as the missile program or the support of the Islamic Republic to terrorist groups

13/04 Yemen's hutis launched a missile against Israel and sounded anti -aircraft alarms in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

The IDF affirmed that the projectile was "apparently" demolished. The residents of the center of the country sought refuge while authorities evaluated the scope of the attack

13/04 More than 200 civilians killed as Sudan’s RSF assaults Darfur refugee camps

Relief International medics among dead as paramilitaries step up violence against region’s displaced people

13/04 Palestinian medic attacked in Gaza is being detained in Israel, says ICRC

Palestinian Red Crescent says Assad al-Nsasrah was ‘forcibly abducted’ while carrying out humanitarian work

13/04 Journalist Ahmed Alnaouq: ‘It’s our duty to make Gaza’s stories immortal’

The Gaza-born, UK-based journalist, who lost 21 family members in an Israeli airstrike on his homeland, has taken pieces from an online platform he co-created for young Palestinians and collated them in a new book

13/04 ‘Gaza, it breaks my heart to see you in this state’: three stories from young Palestinian writers

Authors from the We Are Not Numbers project on their dreams of becoming architects or artists, and a report on how a young woman found fulfilment in fast food

13/04 Gaza is a ‘killing field’ where people are being starved. How long will the world tolerate this? | Arwa Mahdawi

What is happening is, quite simply, annihilation. Yet our politicians keep funding it and media outlets normalize it

13/04 Most Hezbollah sites ‘ceded to army’ in south Lebanon

“Out of 265 Hezbollah military positions identified south of the Litani, the movement has ceded about 190 to the army,” source says.

13/04 Gaza City hospital hit, civil defence officials say, as Israel intensifies military operations

Al-Ahli hospital struck, says Gaza’s civil defence agency, amid widening Israeli offensive that has cut off access to southern city of Rafah

13/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 12, 2025

US Special Envoy to Ukraine General Keith Kellogg expressed support on April 11 for the deployment of an allied "reassurance force" in rear areas of western Ukraine after a possible future ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The Times reported on April

12/04 Erdoğan lambasts Israel for undermining stability in Syria

Turkey’s president lashes out shortly after talks with Netanyahu’s government aimed at defusing tensions

12/04 Israel needs to confront the obstacle to regional peace: Iran - opinion

The region’s growing unity against Iranian aggression is one of the key drivers behind today’s diplomatic progress.

12/04 Iranian minister arrives for mediated talks with US on nuclear programme

Abbas Araghchi says ‘initial understanding’ could be reached in Oman and lead to ‘path of negotiations’

12/04 Trump will attack, the government will also go ... Iranian officials on nuclear talks with America?

The US and Iran have agreed to hold talks on the nuclear program. This dialogue will be held in the Middle East country Oman. However, no time limit has been released on this meeting yet. This dialogue is considered important for the peace of West Asia.

12/04 Lebanese judge questions Hezbollah-affiliated security officials over Beirut port blast - report

Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim, who is reported to have connections with the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group, has previously claimed he is immune from prosecution.

12/04 IDF unit involved in killing of Palestinian paramedics led by general with ‘contempt for human life’

Golani troops were under command of reservist armoured 14th Brigade, part of division led by Brig Gen Yehuda Vach

12/04 Trump Official Lays Down 'Red Line' Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks

While the U.S. demands the dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program, Witkoff acknowledged that compromises might be necessary.

12/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 11, 2025

Ukraine's European partners announced new military aid during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on April 11.

12/04 Iran Update, April 11, 2025

Iran will likely attempt to use nuclear negotiations with the United States to delay a potential strike on its nuclear facilities and the imposition of snapback sanctions.

11/04 US judge rules Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for his views

White House has claimed that Khalil’s ‘beliefs and associations’ are counter to US foreign policy interests

11/04 China-Taiwan Weekly Update, April 11, 2025

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) raised tariffs on the United States from 34 percent to 125 percent and imposed export controls on seven critical minerals that are essential to the US defense industry. The PRC was retaliating for the United States i

11/04 India increased oil from America amid Trump's tariff

In this raid of tariff, where the whole world is making a strategy of confrontation with Donald Trump, the Government of India has taken out a path that will not be annoyed, nor will there be any loss of India nor any loss of America, but will benefit the two countries. If there is a loss, then that is the Arab countries of the Middle East. The Government of India made crude oil a strategic weapon

11/04 How did Israel maintain democracy in the Middle East? The answer is Jewish tradition - opinion

Jews may not have had a state, but for centuries they had been practicing community politics in ways that closely resemble modern elective democracies.

11/04 Africa File, April 10, 2025: RSF’s Northern Sudan Campaign

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have highly publicized their campaign against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in northern Sudan to boost RSF morale following its defeat in Khartoum, as the actual military campaign has limited strategic value.

11/04 The Kremlin Sentenced a Popular Russian General to Lead a Penal Assault Detachment in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned former 58th Combined Arms Army [CAA] Commander Major General Ivan Popov to command a penal assault detachment in Ukraine — a demotion and effectively a death sentence — after Popov publicly appealed to Putin for

11/04 Trump administration ordered to help return man wrongly deported to El Salvador – US politics live

Supreme court upholds earlier order that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be released after being improperly sent to prison

11/04 Israeli military organises tourist tours of newly occupied Syrian territory

Twice-daily hiking trips for civilians in Golan buffer zone recently seized by Israel sold out almost immediately

11/04 Children of war: six orphans’ 1,000-mile journey across Sudan in search of safety

After dysentery killed their mother and the civil war came to their home in Omdurman, Haroun and his young siblings were forced to set off on an epic quest to reach El Geneina

11/04 How a phone footage exposed a massacre of Gaza paramedics – podcast

Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and civil defence workers in southern Gaza on 23 March. Bethan McKernan reports on the emerging evidence of what happened

11/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 10, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on April 9 that Ukraine is interested in purchasing a large package of weapons from the United States, possibly within the framework of a future US-Ukraine mineral deal, as part of Ukrainian efforts to obtain

11/04 Iran Update, April 10, 2025

A Senior Iranian official threatened to reduce cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if external threats against Iran continue. Iranian Supreme Leader Adviser Ali Shamkhani stated on April 10 that Iran could expel IAEA

10/04 Yakouf: A very serious exchange deal that crystallizes, and it is only a matter of days

The Israeli newspaper (Yediot Aharonot) said, Thursday evening, that the American President's envoy to the Middle East region, Steve Whitchov, has informed Israeli families and detainees that there is a "very serious exchange deal that crystallizes, and the matter is only a matter of days."

10/04 'Real danger' Trump may agree to a mediocre Iran nuclear deal, Israeli officials warn

Top Israeli sources warned the Post that Trump may circumscribe the IDF’s current unique opportunity to strike the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.

10/04 The Israeli army failed one of the Hamas commanders who executed the October 7 attack

Haitham Razek Abd al-Karim Sheikh Khalil was leader of the Shujaiya Battalion and drove operations in tunnels of the terrorist group. He was in charge of infiltration in Nahal Oz's Kibutz during the 2023 massacre

10/04 Russian Occupation Update; April 10, 2025

Russian occupation administrations are seizing property throughout occupied Ukraine in order to collect personal information on residents of occupied areas, conduct coerced passportization, and facilitate the relocation of Russian citizens to occupied

10/04 Iran missiles that 'could strike Europe' smuggled into Iraq as Trump snubbed

The weaponry has been handed over to proxy groups by Tehran, reports suggest

10/04 Iran and Egypt hold talks centered on Gaza

Iran has been seeking to increase ties with Egypt after many years in which the two countries have not enjoyed warm relations.

10/04 Israel to Turkey: Change in troop deployment in Syria is a red line

A source noted that any action posing danger to Israel will also put the Syrian government at risk.

10/04 Houthis claim new attacks on US, Israel amid rising tensions ahead of Iran talks - analysis

The US State Department officially designated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) on March 5.

10/04 Palestine protesters bring London traffic to complete stop near busy station

A Palestine protest is currently affecting traffic in London.

10/04 Nearly $60b. seized from Egyptian Jews in decades-long 'modern Passover' - report

"Unlike its ancient counterpart, the modern-day uprooting of Egyptian Jewry is not a tale of triumph but of tragedy," the report claimed.

10/04 France could recognise Palestinian state ‘in June’, says Emmanuel Macron – Middle East crisis live

President says ‘we must move towards recognition’ and process could start at UN conference on settling Israel-Palestine conflict in New York in June

10/04 Exclusive -- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Greece’s Geopolitical Position Can Help Expand Abraham Accords, Foster Economic Relationship with USA

Greece’s Prime Kyriakos Mitsotakis told Breitbart News exclusively in an interview his nation is prepared to help President Donald Trump as he seeks to expand the Abraham Accords and with other major economic development deals.

10/04 OPCW estimates over 100 chemical weapons sites still active in Syria

In the Syrian civil war’s earliest days, Assad’s government only disclosed the locations of 27 sites to the OPCW.

10/04 Iran Update, April 9, 2025

US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted at least 10 airstrikes on April 8 targeting a Houthi military base on Mount Nuqum on the eastern outskirts of Sanaa City. The strike reportedly injured Houthi President Mahdi al Mashat and a senior Houthi

10/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 9, 2025

Russian forces continue to marginally advance in the Sumy-Kursk Oblast border area, but the Russian force grouping in the area will likely be unable to launch a major offensive operation against Sumy City in the near term without receiving significant

10/04 Netanyahu'nun 'We do not want a conflict' words from Fidan net response

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, participated in the television program "We do not want to conflict with another country in Syria, including Israel. We do not attack any country that does not attack us," he said. Fidan also called for US President Donald Trump and said, "The US has to set a setting to Netanyahu and draw a frame."

10/04 Qatargate, Gaza talks: Qatar is important, but Israel must prioritize ties with Egypt - opinion

Egypt and Qatar have learned that cooperation and competition are not necessarily conflicting approaches and that the key words are flexibility and maneuvering.

09/04 Macron: France may recognize the State of Palestine next June

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that Paris may recognize a Palestinian state next June, adding that "some countries of the Middle East may recognize their role in Israel."

09/04 Hamas calls on the UK government to remove it from list of banned terrorist groups

The Palestinian Islamist organisation, which launched deadly 7 October attacks on Israel, says it is a ‘resistance movement’ and no threat to Britain

09/04 An American talk about Iran .. the hand of diplomacy and red lines

The Middle East envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortigos, said that President Donald Trump extends diplomacy and wants a peaceful solution with Iran, noting that there are clear red lines related to Iran's nuclear weapon production.

09/04 Israeli strike on Gaza City residential block killed at least 23, officials say

Israeli military says it struck a senior Hamas militant who it claims was behind attacks emanating from Shijaiyah

09/04 UK to co-host global conference with aim of resolving Sudan’s civil war

Foreign ministers will gather in London and seek to exert diplomatic pressure demanding a ceasefire

09/04 The Taliban say case of detained British couple will be decided under Islamic law

The Taliban say case of detained British couple will be decided under Islamic law - It's the first time in more than a month that Taliban authorities have publicly commented on the case of Peter and Barbie Reynolds

09/04 Iran Ready to 'Seal a Deal' With US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says upcoming talks with the U.S. could guarantee results but "wall of mistrust" remains.

09/04 On 21 April, Germany will deport me – an EU citizen convicted of no crime – for standing with Palestine | Kasia Wlaszczyk

Four of us have received letters from the state telling us to leave or be removed. This is a terrifying illustration of Germany’s lurch to the right, says Kasia Wlaszczyk

09/04 Ex-Hamas Prisoners Urge Trump to Help Save Remaining Captives

Ex-Hamas terrorist hostages Iair Horn alongside Keith and Aviva Siegel told their stories Tuesday at a Republican National Committee event.

09/04 ‘No one recognised him, even as he said his name’: last video of rescued man shows horror of Sudan torture camps

Death of well-known Khartoum businessman Alwaleed Abdeen days after his release from an RSF camp prompts wave of mourning

09/04 The oil-rich Gulf states are better-positioned to weather the tariff storm — but crashing crude prices could spell trouble

The countries of the GCC — Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar — hold approximately 32.6% of the world's proven crude oil reserves.

09/04 Gaza has become ‘a killing field’ due to Israel blocking aid, says UN secretary general – Middle East crisis live

António Guterres says ‘more than a month has passed without aid into Gaza’ as Israeli officials say there is ‘no shortage’ of aid

09/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 8, 2025

Ukrainian forces recently captured Chinese nationals fighting in the Russian military in several areas of Donetsk Oblast. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on April 8 that Ukrainian forces captured several Chinese "fighters" who were

09/04 Michael Goodwin: Trump’s given Iran a way out from impending war—they can do it the easy way or the hard way

“To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war,” Winston Churchill reportedly said.

09/04 Iran Update, April 8, 2025

Iran agreed to “high-level” talks with the United States in Oman on April 12, but it is very unlikely to agree to some of the reported US demands. Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will l

08/04 Hidden meaning behind famed cricket bats

They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

08/04 Facing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, senior official say

"Hezbollah is ready to discuss the matter of its arms if Israel withdraws from the five points, and halts its aggression against Lebanese," the senior official told Reuters.

08/04 Iran Admits Top Diplomat Will Meet Trump Envoy – but Insists Talks with U.S. Are Only 'Indirect'

Iranian state media said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman on Saturday.

08/04 To my husband, Mahmoud Khalil: I can’t wait to tell our son of his father’s bravery | Noor Abdalla

Your wrongful detention is testament to the fact that you have struck a nerve. They are trying to silence you, but they will fail

08/04 Damascus recalls ambassadors from Moscow and Riyadh amid diplomatic shakeup

Analysts believe the move reflects an intention to sever ties with figures associated with the previous government and to rebuild Syria’s foreign policy image abroad.

08/04 Iran says talks with US will be indirect, contrary to Trump’s words

US president had trailed ‘direct talks’ and said Iran would be in ‘great danger’ if they failed

08/04 IDF has long history of denying involvement in civilian killings

Case of Gaza medics is only latest incident when Israel has altered account of high profile killing

08/04 Why Trump’s focus on Syria, Turkey matters for Israel - analysis

Following Trump's recent positive comments about Erdogan and Ankara's role in Syria, Washington is likely not on the same page with Jerusalem regarding tensions with Ankara.

08/04 Russian Occupation Update, April 8, 2025

The Kremlin is using the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) to consolidate social control over occupied areas of Ukraine and destroy any semblance of religious freedom.

08/04 The IRGC’s oil empire: How Iran’s elite guards are cashing in on state’s black gold - analysis

The IRGC’s control over Iran’s oil industry is not just an economic fact - it is a political verdict on the regime’s direction.

08/04 Hotel in Switzerland to Israel: "We do not host people from the Middle East"

Three days ago, Idan tried to order a room in the complex in Switzerland and soon received a refusal statement: "We apologize but we do not host people from the Middle East"

08/04 Niu Playing the Piano: The strangest negotiations in the world have begun

Niu Playing the Piano: The strangest negotiations in the world have begun

08/04 Iran Update, April 7, 2025

Regional diplomatic sources told CNN on April 6 that the Yemeni government is preparing for a ground offensive against the Houthis. The offensive would reportedly consist of advances from the south and east and along the western Yemeni coast to take

08/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 7, 2025

The Kremlin continues to deny the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government as part of efforts to claim that Ukraine is not a legitimate negotiating partner and to demand Ukrainian regime change and demilitarization. Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov

08/04 Anti-reason in Israel’s defense policy: Addressing the Jihadist threat - opinion

To deal successfully with jihadist enemies that seek “power over death,” Israel’s only prudential strategy should be based on a deeper understanding of the enemy's anti-reason.

07/04 MPs expelled by Israel receive show of support from Commons colleagues

Ministers and more than 70 MPs attended photo call with Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed whose travel ban was called unacceptable

07/04 Qatari based council: ‘Armed Jihad against Israel an obligation’

The fatwa issued by a clerical council belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood describes Israel as an “infidel enemy”, deems armed Jihad against Israel ‘incumbent upon all Muslims.'

07/04 Gaza paramedics shot in upper body ‘with intent to kill’, Red Crescent says

PRCS calls for international investigation after postmortem results add to evidence contradicting Israel’s account

07/04 When is this Labour government going to break its silence on Gaza? | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to the killing of Palestinian paramedics and aid workers by Israeli forces

07/04 Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing lifesaving aid, officials say

The Trump administration has notified the World Food Program and other partners that it’s terminated some of the last remaining lifesaving humanitarian programs across the Middle East, a U.S. and U.N. official told The Associated Press.

07/04 Egypt submits hostage-ceasefire proposal, Hamas delegation en route to Cairo - report

Per the proposal, Israel will halt airstrikes and release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages.

07/04 Turkey’s shift in tone: Why Erdogan is downplaying Israel tensions with Syria - analysis

Israel may have initially underestimated Hamas, but Ankara sees that Israel is not underestimating Turkey.

07/04 Critics may sniff at Ed Sheeran’s Persian fusion hit Azizam – but we Iranians love it

With its Iranian melodies, instrumentation and backing singers, Sheeran’s joyful new single is a reminder of how culture transcends borders

07/04 Israeli strike on hospital camp used by Gaza journalists kills 10 people

Dozens seriously injured as fire engulfs tents used by Palestinian journalists in hospital complex in Khan Younis

07/04 Will Iranian-backed militias in Iraq disarm over fear of Trump admin? - analysis

The militias suffered a setback when the Assad regime fell in Syria. There is now pressure on them to disarm or become more regularized within the Iraqi state.

07/04 Report: Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Open to Disarming to Avoid Trump Airstrikes

Some of the most powerful Iran-backed terror groups in Iraq, including Kata'ib Hezbollah, are considering disarming, Reuters reported.

07/04 Pro-Iran militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath

“These forces must respond to Iraq’s commander-in-chief and not to Iran,” says US State Department.

07/04 Putin's henchman 'flees Russia' as he puts son in charge of police

The leader, dubbed 'Putin's attack dog', has sent tens of thousands of men from his region of Russia to fight in the ill-fated invasion of Ukraine.

07/04 Middle East crisis live: Israeli attack on tents housing journalists in Gaza kills at least two, say Palestinian medics

Airstrikes hit media tent outside Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, say medics, injuring nine others

07/04 Politicians want to normalise what’s happening in Gaza. Our moral outrage won’t let that happen | Nesrine Malik

The more shocking the carnage becomes, the more people are punished for speaking out. This just makes it clear how much is really at stake, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

07/04 Israel military razed Gaza perimeter land to create ‘kill zone’, soldiers say

Combatants’ testimonies describe how areas were destroyed to create ‘a death zone of enormous proportions’

07/04 Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath

The move to defuse tensions follows repeated warnings issued privately by US officials to the Iraqi government since Trump took power in January.

07/04 Ten Britons accused of committing war crimes while fighting for Israel in Gaza

Exclusive: Met to be handed dossier of evidence alleging crimes including killings of civilians and aid workers

07/04 Iran Insists Only on 'Indirect' Talks with U.S. -- Says None Have Happened Yet

Iranian Abbas Araghchi rejected the possibility of direct talks between Iran and the United States in the foreseeable future.

07/04 Iran Uncle Call Trump's call for direct nuclear dialogue

Iran rejected the President's call for conducting a direct dialogue in nuclear issues, saying that this activity was meaningless.

07/04 Exclusive — Inside Trump’s Jihadist Elimination Unit

Dr. Sebastian Gorka explains that Trump has totally reframed how the United States approaches the elimination of jihadist terrorists. 

07/04 Qatar’s contradictions: Islamist terror ties and Western military alliances - opinion

Dubbed “the wild card of the Middle East," Qatar's foreign policies appear self-contradictory to the world.

07/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 6, 2025

The rate of Russian advances in Ukraine has been steadily declining since November 2024, in part due to successful Ukrainian counterattacks in eastern Ukraine.

06/04 Khamenei puts Iranian armed forces on full alert - report

"Indirect talks offer a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran," said an official.

06/04 Israeli military admits initial account of Palestinian medics’ killing was ‘mistaken’

Phone video appears to contradict IDF claims vehicles were not using emergency lights when troops opened fire

06/04 The 10 strongest currencies in the world - UK's pound not in top 3

While exchange rates are constantly shifting, some countries hold fast to the top spots for the world's strongest currencies.

06/04 The capital city named the world's worst place to live in 2024

With the country's new transitional government now in place, there are hopes this famous old city will begin to recover.

06/04 Civil Massacre in Gaza: At least 9 dead in the Israeli attack

In the attacks of the Israeli army targeting civilians in the Gaza Strip, at least 9 Palestinians were killed and many people were injured in Han Yunus and Zaytun regions.

06/04 High levels of anxiety after last year’s Iranian drone, missile attack - study

The key findings reveal that 41% of participants experienced peritraumatic distress – an intense emotional and physical reaction during or immediately after a traumatic event.

06/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 5, 2025

European and NATO officials emphasized that a strong Ukrainian military backed by European security guarantees remains the most effective deterrent against future Russian aggression to ensure long-term peace in Ukraine and Europe. NATO General Secretary

05/04 Azerbaijan, Israel likely to further expand cooperation in energy - opinion

Azerbaijan and Israel’s cooperation continues to grow, both through SOCAR’s purchase of a 10% stake in the Tamar field and its activities in gas exploration in Israel’s economic waters.

05/04 Phone footage appears to contradict Israeli account of killing of Gaza paramedics

Israel says soldiers fired on ‘terrorists’ in ‘suspicious vehicles’ but footage shows clearly marked ambulances using flashing emergency lights

05/04 The world's driest country is in Africa and gets only 18mm of rain a year

The world's driest country, found in Africa, receives so little rainfall each year that it would not be enough to fill a mug.

05/04 Our aid workers were brutally killed and thrown into a mass grave in Gaza. This must never happen again | Jagan Chapagain

My staff’s red uniforms should have protected them. Instead they became their death shrouds, says IFRC secretary general Jagan Chapagain

05/04 ‘What was their crime?’ Families tell of shock over IDF killing of Gaza paramedics

Relatives who waited agonising week before bodies were found speak of passion that drove Red Crescent workers

05/04 Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 4, 2025

CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev gave several interviews with American news outlets on April 3 and presented views that contradict the current Kremlin line on Ukraine.

05/04 Iran Update, April 4, 2025

US Central Command (CENTCOM) is conducting a military operation in Yemen that aims to render the Houthis unable or unwilling to continue attacks that threaten US ships and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. This does not imply that CENTCOM must

04/04 Israel restarts ground operations in northern Gaza Strip in renewed campaign

At least 25 killed in attack on Khan Younis in south as Israel says it is aiming to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages

04/04 China-Taiwan Weekly Update, April 4, 2025

The Taiwanese Central Election Commission (CEC) advanced eight recall petitions targeting ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators. These are the first petitions against the DPP that have passed the first stage, as all other cases are

04/04 Anti-Islamist Opposition Launches Boycott in Turkey as U.S. Tariffs Hit

The Turkish opposition is calling for an economic boycott to protest the detention of leading presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu.

04/04 Israel, US must strike down Iran's nuclear threat, new JINSA head tells ‘Post’ - exclusive

New JINSA President Michael Makovsky: "Everyone always says attacking Iran is a last resort...we are getting to that moment of last resort."

04/04 Turkey wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says

The animosity between the regional powers has spilled over into Syria, with Israeli forces striking Syria.

04/04 On the Morag axis .. This is what Middle East Eye revealed

On the Morag axis .. This is what Middle East Eye revealed

04/04 The massive £30bn man-made island with four massive theme parks

It is one of the largest man-made islands and covers 2,500 hectares with around 19 miles of beachfront.

04/04 Report: Iran Retreating from Trump After He Pounds Houthis in Yemen

Iran is beating a retreat from Yemen, where it has backed the Houthi rebels, after relentless attacks by President Donald Trump.

04/04 Anti-Israel Bloc in Senate Declines from 19 to 15 as Sanders Arms Embargo Fails

Ony 15 Senators backed an arms embargo proposed by Bernie Sanders against Israel, down from 19 votes for a similar proposal in November.