Middle East
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
September 20, 2025
UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
Reuters — The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on…
Freed Israeli-American hostage says he will return to military service
September 20, 2025
Freed Israeli-American hostage says he will return to military service
Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has announced that he intends to return to Israeli military service next month, less than…
France announces 10 countries will recognize the State of Palestine on Monday
September 20, 2025
France announces 10 countries will recognize the State of Palestine on Monday
The French Élysée Palace announced that 10 countries, including France, will recognize the State of Palestine during the New York…
Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return, as pressure from families on Netanyahu grows
September 20, 2025
Hamas warns Gaza City offensive ends hope for hostage return, as pressure from families on Netanyahu grows
Hamas issued its strongest messaging about the Israeli hostages in Gaza Thursday night, saying that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s…
Israel’s far-right finance minister suggests a real estate ‘bonanza’ in Gaza will follow the war
September 20, 2025
Israel’s far-right finance minister suggests a real estate ‘bonanza’ in Gaza will follow the war
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has described Gaza as a potential real estate “bonanza” and claimed he was talking to…
EU proposes trade sanctions on Israel over Gaza conflict
September 19, 2025
EU proposes trade sanctions on Israel over Gaza conflict
On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed imposing sweeping sanctions on Israel, including the suspension of certain trade preferences that cover…
Israeli tanks surround Gaza City ahead of ground incursion as EU proposes sanctions amid global outcry
September 18, 2025
Israeli tanks surround Gaza City ahead of ground incursion as EU proposes sanctions amid global outcry
Israeli tanks were stationed on the edge of Gaza City on Wednesday ahead of a planned ground operation into the…
Taliban orders ban on internet in northern Afghanistan ‘to prevent immoral activities’
September 18, 2025
Taliban orders ban on internet in northern Afghanistan ‘to prevent immoral activities’
Kabul, Afghanistan Reuters — The Taliban administration on Wednesday announced an internet ban across a swathe of northern Afghanistan, “to…
Thirteen consecutive earthquakes hit Turkey in one hour on Thursday
September 18, 2025
Thirteen consecutive earthquakes hit Turkey in one hour on Thursday
The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Center announced Thursday that Turkey experienced 13 consecutive earthquakes within a 60-minute period. The first earthquake struck…
Four Israeli soldiers killed, eight wounded in bombing at Rafah
September 18, 2025
Four Israeli soldiers killed, eight wounded in bombing at Rafah
Four Israeli soldiers were killed and eight others were injured after resistance fighters detonated a bomb against an Israeli force…