Iran’s supreme leader says Tehran will avenge slain Hamas leader
‘The criminal and terrorist Zionist regime martyred our dear guest in our house and made us mourn, but it has also prepared the ground for severe punishment for itself,’ says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Hezbollah: Key commander Fouad Shukr in Beirut building hit by Israel
Shukr’s fate remains ‘unknown,’ Hezbollah says after strike that Lebanes Health Ministry said killed 3, injured 74
Middle East shaken by two high-profile assassinations in 12 hours
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas announced early Wednesday that Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting his residence in Tehran
Hamas accuses Netanyahu of adding conditions to truce proposal
While Washington, the sponsor of the talks, asserts that a deal is imminent, the negotiations center on a proposal unveiled by President Joe Biden in May
Nicolas Maduro is declared winner of Venezuela’s election
In Venezuela’s presidential election, Nicolas Maduro won with 51.2% of the vote, securing his third term.
Israel, Hezbollah expected limited response: Lebanon
Lebanon has received international assurances that both the Israeli and Hezbollah responses to a recent rocket attack will be limited.
Paris 2024 games open amid controversies and concerns
With the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games to be held Friday evening, France finds itself navigating delicate political waters as it hosts the world’s premier sporting event
Israel pushes for screening of returning Palestinians
Israeli negotiators argue that screening is necessary to prevent Hamas fighters from reintegrating into the civilian population in the north
US imposes sanctions on Congo rebel group
Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on the Congo River Alliance, M23, and key leaders for their role in the conflict.
France, Djibouti strengthen defense ties with new treaty
French President Macron and Djibouti President Guelleh renewed their defense partnership, updating the 1977 treaty.
US Senator quits after being convicted of Egypt corruption case
Senator Bob Menendez was found guilty on all 16 criminal counts including bribery and acting as an agent for Egypt’s government.
Israel denounces China-brokered Palestine unity deal
Israel condemns China’s reconciliation deal to include Hamas in Gaza’s government, vowing to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed.
UK’s home secretary condemns wasted Rwanda funds
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s failed Rwanda plan deemed a waste of 700 million pounds by new Home Secretary.
President Ramaphosa vows solidarity with oppressed regions
South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, reaffirmed his country’s support for Palestine, Cuba, and the disputed Western Sahara region.
US President Joe Biden pulls out of presidential race
Biden pull out of US presidential race
Netanyahu: Al Hudaydah Port supplied Iranian weapons to Houthis
Houthi-affiliated media reported casualties from Israeli strikes on port
Adidas apologizes for Bella Hadid campaign after backlash
The company announced it would revise the remainder of the campaign and subsequently removed images of Hadid from their social media platforms
Aliyev pledges support for independence of French overseas territories
Aliyev has accused France of meddling in Azerbaijani affairs through its interactions with Armenia
Malaysia coast guard reports tanker involved in accident left scene
All 40 crew members aboard the Ceres I were accounted for, with 14 evacuated by a Singapore Air Force helicopter and 26 remaining on board to fight the fire
Kuwaiti club deceived into playing amateur team in friendly, reports
Kuwaiti Premier League club Kazma initially celebrated a 7-1 friendly victory over Egyptian opponents Telephonat Beni Suef, only to discover that their rivals were actually an amateur team with no affiliation to the Egyptian side. The match, held at Kazma’s training camp in Alexandria, was marred by deception. Organizers apologized, admitting they had been misled
Egypt, Kuwait support ICJ ruling on Palestinian self-determination
Egypt and Kuwait back the ICJ’s ruling affirming Palestinian self-determination and demanding an end to Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Global services disrupted by technical glitches
Disruptions occur simultaneously with Microsoft’s technical problems, though exact cause remains unclear
ICJ declares Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful
The International Court of Justice has ruled Israel’s continued presence in Palestinian territories illegal demanding the cessation of all settlement activities and evacuation of settlers.
Sierra Leonean sanctioned for alleged migrant smuggling ring
The ring provided false documents, transport, and border crossing advice.
