Opinion: Why Israel and the US Are the Losers in the Iran War
An opinion piece by Hisham Bustani argues that despite their military superiority, Israel and the United States are the strategic losers of the war on Iran, citing long-term geopolitical and reputational costs....
Families of Missing Gaza Children Face Agonising Uncertainty
A report highlights the ordeal of Palestinian families whose children have gone missing during the conflict in Gaza, with relatives describing the psychological toll of not knowing whether loved ones are alive, dead, or ...
French UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Blamed
A French soldier serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was killed and three others wounded in an ambush in southern Lebanon. French President Emmanuel Macron blamed Hezbollah for the attack, which Hezboll...
Bennett, Eisenkot, and Lapid Reportedly in Talks to Form Joint Israeli Opposition Party
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, and opposition leader Yair Lapid are said to be in contact about forming a joint political party called 'New Israel,' according to I...
New Shin Bet Chief Sparked Uproar by Setting Temple Mount as Agency PC Wallpaper on First Day
New Shin Bet director David Zini reportedly changed the desktop background on all agency computers to an image of the Temple Mount on his first day, an act a source described as signalling a 'messianic' direction for the...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; Trump, UAE Condemn 'Blackmail'; India Protests Attack on Vessels
Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz 'fully closed,' including a previously open corridor, until the US lifts what Tehran calls a blockade on Iranian ports. Trump warned Iran cannot 'blackmail' the US over the strai...
Iran-US Ceasefire Talks Stall; Tehran Warns Fighting Could Resume 'Any Moment'
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said negotiations with Washington ended without concrete results after the US introduced new conditions, and Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghaliba...
Lebanese Army Reopens Key Southern Roads as Infrastructure Repairs Continue
Lebanon's Armed Forces announced that specialised units have fully reopened the Khardali-Nabatieh road and partially reopened the Burj Rahal-Tyre bridge in the south, signalling continued progress in post-conflict infras...
Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv Against Netanyahu Government
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, AFP reported. The rally reflects sustained domestic pressure on Netanyahu amid th...
Cash Shortages Persist in Yemen Despite Partial Currency Stabilisation
Yemenis continue to face severe cash shortages as exchange firms limit currency conversion, fuelling public frustration despite some recent stabilisation in exchange rates. The liquidity crisis reflects the broader econo...
Iran Reports 'Progress' in US Talks as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (identified as parliamentary speaker in France 24) reported progress in talks with the United States to end the war, but said a 'big distance' remains between the two sides....
Israeli Forces Carry Out Demolitions in South Lebanon Town of Bint Jbeil
Israeli forces conducted demolitions in Bint Jbeil, approximately five kilometres from the Lebanese border, according to Lebanese state media. The military was reported to be preparing 'detonation options' in the area, r...
Houthi Official Warns Bab al-Mandeb Could Be Closed If Trump Obstructs Peace
A senior Houthi official warned that Yemen's Houthi movement could close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if US President Donald Trump continues what he described as obstructing peace efforts. The threat adds another potential c...
Iran Plans Phased Reopening of Airspace in Four Stages
Iran's airspace is set to reopen gradually in four phases, beginning with transit flights before moving to domestic and international departures, according to Tasnim News Agency citing an aviation official. No timeline f...
Hezbollah Dismisses Lebanon-Israel Direct Talks as 'Submission'
Senior Hezbollah official Mahmud Qamati rejected planned direct talks between Lebanon and Israel, characterising them as an act of 'submission.' He stated that Hezbollah is neither bound by nor interested in the negotiat...
Kamala Harris Accuses Trump of Risking US Troops at Netanyahu's Urging
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris said Donald Trump was 'pulled into' a war 'the American people do not want' at the behest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harris argued the decision put American troop...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran Asserts Control as US Enforces Naval Blockade
Iran has warned it will prioritise vessels paying security fees in the Strait of Hormuz, with parliament speaker Ghalibaf stating no other nation can pass if Iran is blocked. The US Central Command says more than 12 wars...
Turkey Seeks to Extend Natural Gas Supply Deal with Iran
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Ankara wants to extend its natural gas supply contract with Iran, which is due to expire in coming months. However, he noted that negotiations have not yet begun due to th...
Israeli Settlers Torch Vehicle and Vandalise Palestinian West Bank Village
Israeli settlers vandalised property, sprayed graffiti, and set a vehicle on fire in the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank....
Trump Praises Israel as 'Great Ally' That 'Knows How to Win'
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling Israel a 'great ally of the United States of America' that 'fights hard and knows how to WIN,' signalling continued strong US backing amid ongoing regional conflic...