Israeli air raids kill 21 as ceasefire violations ignite fresh violence
Israeli air strikes killed 21 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday amid ceasefire violations, while both sides blamed each other for escalating violence.
NGOs warn of Muslim Brotherhood’s rising influence at Geneva protest
NGOs in Geneva warn of the Muslim Brotherhood’s rising influence in Europe via civil fronts
Texas designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as terrorist groups
Texas brands the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR terrorist and criminal groups, triggering strict bans, sanctions and property restrictions
Europe and the US push IAEA to demand access from Iran’s sites
IAEA member states are demanding Iran grant access and report on its nuclear sites and uranium stock amid warnings of retaliation.
Ukraine seeks $44 B from Russia over wartime emissions damage
Ukraine seeks $44 billion from Russia for climate-warming emissions caused by the ongoing war, marking the first-ever such claim.
Trump signals approval for Saudi request to buy advanced F35 jets
Trump said he plans to approve Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 fighter jets ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington.
Spanish police dismantle network smuggling hashish from Morocco
Spanish police arrested nine people and dismantled a network that used powerful homemade drones to transport hashish from Morocco to southern Spain.
Alarming rise in Israelis buying land and starting communities abroad
In Cyprus and Thailand, Israelis buy land via proxies, forming exclusive enclaves
Crosshairs on Venezuela, Target Mexico: America’s 2-front cartel war
Washington readies a two-front cartel war—Caribbean buildup near Venezuela and strike plans inside Mexico
Deadly clash on Afghan-Pakistan border threatens fragile truce
A brief but deadly exchange of fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan killed five civilians and wounded six others, jeopardising ongoing ceasefire talks in Turkey.
Nigeria rejects US religious freedom label as misleading
Nigeria rejected its US designation as a violator of religious freedom, calling it misinformation and defending its counterterrorism record.
Libya holds senior police chief after Italy’s failed war crimes case
Libya has detained senior police officer Osama Almasri Njeem over alleged war crimes and torture at Mitiga Prison, months after his controversial release by Italy.
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal becomes youngest player in FIFPRO
FIFPRO Men’s World XI highlights Europe’s rising stars as Yamal breaks records and PSG dominates the prestigious lineup voted by players.
Tehran accelerates hidden missile program amid rising tensions
Iran ramps up underground missile and nuclear sites, shifting from deterrence to gamble
Le Monde: Venezuela’s army at its weakest as US pressure mounts
Report says U.S. pressure is rising as a weakened Venezuelan army banks on air defenses and diplomacy
Trump threatens to strike Nigeria over Christian deaths
Trump threatened military action and aid cuts against Nigeria, accusing its government of allowing the killing of Christians by militants.
Britain, Canada and Norway urge calm after Tanzania unrest
Britain, Canada and Norway urged Tanzanian authorities to exercise restraint and respect civil freedoms following post-election protests marked by intimidation and unrest.
South Africa condemns Trump’s refugee plan favouring Afrikaners
South Africa criticised Donald Trump’s refugee policy for prioritising white Afrikaners, calling it racially biased and based on false claims of “white genocide.”
Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea to seek truce in trade war
Trump and Xi meet at the APEC summit in South Korea to negotiate a truce and ease ongoing trade tensions between the US and China.
Suspects arrested in $102 million Louvre jewel heist near Paris
French police arrest suspects in $102m Louvre jewel heist; one caught at CDG while trying to flee
Syrian refugees rush to Tripoli agency to claim free tickets home
Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Libya are returning home after years abroad using a new travel program offering free tickets to Damascus.
Refugee convicted of raping teen to remain in Sweden
A Swedish appeals court declined to deport a refugee convicted of raping a 16-year-old, citing case specifics
UAE calls for civilian transition to end Sudan conflict
Anwar Gargash urged an immediate ceasefire in Sudan and called for a civilian-led transition while highlighting UAE’s potential humanitarian role.
Iran expands its Houthi network from Yemen’s coast to Sudan: report
A new report warns that Iran is expanding its Houthi-backed operations from Yemen into Sudan, threatening regional stability and global shipping routes in the Red Sea.
