Politics
In a significant diplomatic development, Burkina Faso has released four French nationals who had been detained in Ouagadougou since December 2023. The release came after direct intervention by King Mohammed VI of Morocco, with the request made through diplomatic channels. The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign......
The Golan Heights, a geopolitically significant region spanning 1,800 square kilometers in southwestern Syria, remains a flashpoint in the ongoing Middle East conflict. This contested area, recognized internationally as Syrian territory, has been under Israeli occupation since 1967. Recent developments......
Israel announced the closure of its embassy in Ireland, citing what its foreign minister described as Ireland’s "extreme anti-Israel policies." The decision marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions, coinciding with the intensification of the Gaza conflict, where the Palestinian......
Fierce fighting broke out in the Jenin refugee camp early this week between Palestinian security forces and members of the Jenin Brigades, an armed faction in the occupied West Bank. The clashes resulted in the death of a commander from the Jenin Brigades, along with several other injuries. This violent......
In a profound geopolitical transformation, Syria stands at the crossroads of a complex regional realignment that challenges longstanding power structures and ideological frameworks. The collapse of the Assad regime represents more than a simple leadership change—it signals a fundamental restructuring......
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 25 Palestinians, with dozens more wounded, marking another grim chapter in the ongoing conflict. The attack targeted a multistory residential building in the Nuseirat refugee camp, adding to the toll of over 50 Palestinian deaths......
Veteran filmmaker Alex Gibney’s latest documentary, The Bibi Files, exposes a deeply controversial chapter in Israeli politics, delving into the corruption allegations surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The film draws from over 1,000 hours of leaked police interrogation footage involving......
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. The vote was overwhelming, with 158 in favor, 9 against, and 13 abstentions. The resolution urges the immediate and permanent halt to hostilities, as well as the unconditional......
Israel’s escalating military actions in Syria have drawn international attention and raised significant questions about its motives and objectives. Since the departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Russia, Israel has intensified its operations in Syrian territory, claiming over 400 attacks......
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Tel Aviv courtroom on Tuesday to testify in his long-running corruption trial, marking his first time taking the stand. The trial, which could stretch for several weeks, comes at a time of intense national crisis as Israel faces ongoing conflict......
The Russian government has confirmed granting political asylum to Syria’s former president, Bashar al-Assad, following his resignation under contentious circumstances. Reports indicate that al-Assad was evacuated from a Russian airbase in Latakia aboard a Russian plane, marking a significant development......
The dramatic shift in Syria's political landscape has raised questions about regional stability. The Middle East faces a new era of uncertainty following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime, marking the end of his five-decade rule. As opposition forces reached Damascus, celebrations......
The United States Federal Maritime Commission launched an investigation on December 7, 2024, into Spain’s reported refusal to allow U.S. cargo ships carrying weapons to Israel to dock at its ports. The investigation follows claims that Spain denied entry to at least three cargo ships, including......
