- 5 August, 2026
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Children Play in Rubble of Gaza for Eid Holiday
During the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the children of Gaza found themselves playing among the
US -Iraq Talks: Economic and Security Discussions
The upcoming visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to Washington for U.S.-Iraq Talks next week marks a significant moment in the diplomatic relationship
Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Regional Turmoil
Yemen, already one of the world’s poorest nations, faces an escalating humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the regional fallout from the Gaza conflict. While Yemenis suffer
The risk of wider war in the Middle East looms over Biden’s reelection effort
The war between Israel and Hamas has been going on for six months. This crisis is causing big problems for President Biden. It is impacting
Hamas says Israeli proposal fails to meet demands but is under review
Hamas said that an Israeli plan for a ceasefire in Gaza did not meet the demands of Palestinian militant groups. The plan was given to
Israel Fires Two Officers After Grave Errors in Gaza Aid Worker Strike
Israel fires two officers and formally reprimanded senior commanders after an inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza
Israel Braces for Possible Iranian Retaliation After Suspected Airstrike in Syria
Israel is preparing for the possibility of an Iranian retaliation after a suspected Israeli airstrike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Damascus, Syria. Prime Minister
Israel Halts Combat Leave as UK Warned Over Arming Israel
The situation in the Israel-Gaza conflict has reached a critical juncture, with Israel halting combat leave for its soldiers amid growing fears of escalation in
Iran Weighs Retaliation Against Israel After Embassy Strike
Iran is grappling with how to respond to an Israeli airstrike on its embassy in Damascus that killed several Revolutionary Guard members, vowing retaliation but
Spain to Recognize Palestinian Statehood by July, Signals EU Momentum
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced that Spain will recognize Palestinian statehood by July. This move comes as part of a broader trend within