Israel strikes Gaza, mass casualties reported
Over 90 Palestinians including aid seekers and children died in Israeli bombings that hit crowded areas and displaced families in Gaza.
US citizen killed in West Bank settler assault
Musallet’s family in Tampa, Florida, said medics were blocked from reaching him for three hours
Syria culture minister sparks fury with Alawite slur
The undated footage — apparently recorded before President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December 2024 — circulated widely on social media this week
Iranian hardliner threatens Mar-a-Lago drone strike on Trump
Despite the heated rhetoric, indirect U.S.–Iran talks are due to resume this week in Norway
Four more rescued after Houthi sinking; 11 crew still missing
The Eternity C is the second Greek-operated vessel lost this week after an eight-month lull in Houthi attacks
Greece halts asylum claims from North Africa
Greece will suspend asylum applications from North African migrants arriving by sea for three months due to a sharp rise in arrivals on Crete and Gavdos.
US tightens visa rules for Nigerians with new three-month limit
The United States has reduced temporary-stay visas for Nigerian citizens to single-entry and three months in duration as part of a revised visa policy.
UN experts slam US deportations to South Sudan
UN experts raise alarm over the US deporting migrants to unsafe countries without proper legal procedures.
ICC issues warrants for Taliban leader, chief justice
ICC: Taliban leaders enforced systemic persecution of women and girls from Aug 2021 to Jan 2025
Trump says US has talks with Iran scheduled
President’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says meeting with Iran will be held in the ‘next week or so’
US lifts terror label of HTS
Syria’s HTS has been delisted as a foreign terrorist group by the US following the collapse of Assad’s rule.
Houthis say drone strike sank Greek bulk carrier in Red Sea
EU naval mission Operation Aspides warned other ships to keep clear of the stricken carrier, citing a risk of explosion
Trump calls Musk’s new America Party move a ridiculous idea
Elon Musk’s announcement of a new political party draws sharp criticism from Trump, who warns it undermines Republican gains and causes division.
20 arrested in London for supporting banned Palestine Action
Arrests followed day-one of the ban after the group lost a Court appeal to stop its terror listing
US court backs Trump again on South Sudan deportations
The top US court lifted an injunction blocking deportations to unstable nations, siding with Trump amid legal concerns over due process.
Russia first to officially recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership welcomes Russia’s recognition as a key step toward international acceptance.
Hamas warns Gazans not to cooperate with US-backed aid group
“It is strictly forbidden to deal with, work for, or assist the American organization or its agents,” said a statement from Gaza’s Hamas-run interior ministry
France demands Iran to free citizens held for three years
The couple, accused by Tehran of espionage, are reportedly being held in harsh conditions at Evin Prison
Trump will host African leaders summit in Washington next week
Trump will meet heads of state from Gabon, Senegal, and others at a Washington summit prioritizing investment and mutual prosperity.
Modi, Mahama deepen security and mining ties in Ghana
Modi and Mahama pledged closer cooperation in defence, counter-terrorism, and critical mineral exploration.
Israel signals readiness for ceasefire, cites positive progress
Trump said Israel agreed to a 60-day ceasefire plan and urged Hamas to accept the terms
Iran halts IAEA cooperation after US-Israel strikes on nuclear sites
The bill has already cleared Iran’s Guardian Council and is believed to have the backing of the Supreme National Security Council
Danish man arrested for spying on Berlin jewish sites for Iran
The suspect, identified only as Ali S. under German privacy laws, allegedly photographed three properties in Berlin in June as part of preparations for possible attacks
Did Mossad pull a Hezbollah pager op on Iran’s missiles?
U.S. mediation gained momentum just as Iran’s pre-rigged arsenal began to run dry