Iran executes Mossad spy over 2022 assassination
Langarneshin was implicated in the killing of Colonel Sayyad Khodaei, who was shot dead by two motorcyclists in Tehran in May 2022
Italians play ‘Fantapapa’ as others bet on next pope’s ident...
The game, which launched after Pope Francis’ death on April 21, has attracted nearly 60,000 users
Egypt intel chief hosts Israel for Gaza truce talks
Cairo hosted Israeli negotiators led by Ron Dermer as Egypt intensifies its diplomatic push for a ceasefire in Gaza amid continued violence.
Abu Dhabi unveils $500mn maternal health fund for Africa
The UAE-backed Beginnings Fund will improve care for 34 million mothers and babies in Africa by 2030 despite global funding cuts.
Leader of Jaish al-Islam terror group arrested in UAE on Turkish passport
According to sources close to Buwaydani, he was arrested on Thursday while trying to leave the UAE. Buwaydani, traveling on a Turkish passport, entered the country for a private visit, but the reasons for his arrest remain unclear
Sectarian clashes near Syrian capital leave over a dozen dead
The clashes, which erupted overnight, involved gunmen from the nearby Sunni-majority town of Maliha and other Sunni areas
US aid cuts force UN agencies to scale back operations
UN food and refugee agencies are warning of severe cuts to their services due to significant funding losses, particularly from the United States.
Spain, Portugal hit by massive blackout
Authorities have charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, with eight counts of second-degree murder following the incident Saturday night
Suspected US airstrike hits Yemen migrant center, killing 68: Houthi TV
The U.S. military has not yet commented on the strike, and typically refrains from providing details about airstrike targets for operational security reasons
Syria’s Sharaa rejects Kurdish calls for decentralization
Kurdish factions, including the dominant party in Syria’s northeast, met in Qamishli on Saturday, where they agreed on a political vision for Syria’s Kurdish minority
Qatar, Saudi Arabia clear Syria’s World Bank dues
Saudi Arabia and Qatar will jointly pay Syria’s $15M World Bank debt to support recovery, unlock financial aid, and promote regional cooperation.
Death toll from Iran port explosion reaches 25, 1,139 injured
Fire broke out Saturday at Shahid Rajaee Port, triggering explosion, say witnesses
Hamas pushes for five-year truce and comprehensive peace deal
Hamas has proposed a five-year truce with a full exchange of hostages to end the ongoing war in Gaza after talks with Egyptian mediators.
Chemical blast at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port kills 4, injures hundreds
Hossein Zafari, a spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management organization, said the explosion was likely due to poor chemical storage at the port
Turkey detains 47 Istanbul Municipality officials in widening crackdown
The arrests have raised the total number of detainees linked to Imamoglu’s case to at least 150, although the exact figure remains unclear
Iran cites missile program as main obstacle in US nuclear talks
The two sides recently agreed in Rome to begin crafting a framework to resolve the long-standing dispute over Iran’s nuclear activities
US to spend $946B by 2034 on nuclear military modernization
US owns 5,044 nuclear warheads, out of 12,121 worldwide, according to 2024 data
South Africa warns Trump tariffs deepen global market fears
South Africa’s central bank governor warned that Trump’s tariff-driven trade talks are fueling prolonged uncertainty in global financial markets.
Hamas slams Abbas’ ‘sons of dogs’ remark as Israeli kills 45
Palestinian factions in Gaza have strongly condemned remarks made by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who referred to Hamas as “sons of dogs” and called for the release of remaining Israeli captives in Gaza. Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, labeled Abbas’ comments as “insulting.” Abbas had stated that Hamas’ refusal to release the captives
France, Madagascar sign key agreements during Macron’s visit
Macron’s visit to Madagascar includes discussions on economic cooperation and ongoing colonial-era issues like territorial claims and repatriation.
Abbas tells Hamas to release hostages as Israeli raids escalate
Mahmoud Abbas blamed Hamas for the Gaza bloodshed, urging the group to release hostages and stop fueling Israeli military action.
Powerful earthquake hits Istanbul, dozens injured in panic jumps
The earthquake’s depth was reported at 6.92 km, according to Turkey’s AFAD disaster agency
Gaza death toll surpasses 51,300 as Israel’s war intensifies
Over 117,000 Palestinians injured in Israeli assault since October 2023, Health Ministry says
Tehran delays US nuclear talks to weekend
Tehran confirmed a postponement of the nuclear meeting with the US to Saturday, aligning with the third round of indirect talks in Muscat.