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UN Rights Chief Alarmed by Rise in Iran Executions
The UN human rights chief has expressed alarm at the rising number of executions in Iran, according to BBC.
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Gaza Holds Mass Funeral for 112 Killed in 2023 Israeli Strike
A mass funeral for 112 Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a residential block in Gaza City in late 2023 took place recently, according to the BBC.
Trump Fluctuates on Iran War Threats as Uncertainty Lingers
US President Donald Trump paused a 'massive attack' on Iran and announced new talks, according to Al Jazeera. Iranians remain uncertain about the shifting rhetoric.
Threat to Middle East Tankers Worst Since Iran War Started
The threat to oil tankers in the Middle East is the worst since the start of the Iran war, according to analysts, following a surge of attacks on key shipping routes in the region.
Iran Says Talks with Oman, Not U.S., After Trump Remarks
Iran said it was not currently holding talks with the U.S. but was in discussions with Oman over a safe shipping route, according to NBC News. President Donald Trump accused Iran’s leadership of being 'extremely duplicitous' after Tehran denied new negotiations.
Trump says new Iran talks begin Monday amid stalled tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that new talks with Iran will begin Monday afternoon, though he provided no details on the venue or participants, according to Al Jazeera.
Uganda Unveils Statue of Israel PM’s Deceased Brother
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel's prime minister, who died during the Entebbe rescue mission 50 years ago, according to the BBC.
At Least 13 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza After Hamas Agrees to Disarmament
At least 13 people, including several children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza on Sunday, according to Palestinian officials. The strikes occurred despite Hamas agreeing to a disarmament deal proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
Israel Kills Eight in Gaza Amid Trump’s Disarmament Plan
Israeli forces have killed at least eight Palestinians in strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s civil defence, despite a U.S. roadmap for peace.
Yemen’s Houthis Deny Plan to Charge Ships in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi rebels denied planning to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea, according to a statement issued by their Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center.
Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
A proposed plan for Hamas to disarm is encountering major hurdles but offers rare hope for de-escalation in Gaza, according to BBC reports.
Three-Year Roadmap Proposed for Hamas Disarmament
A three-year roadmap for Hamas disarmament in Gaza has been proposed, according to a U.S.-backed plan. The plan outlines a 14-day period for Hamas and Israel to finalize Gaza’s political transition.
Hamas Says Agreed to Disarm as Trump Announces Peace Plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board of Peace's plan to completely disarm in Gaza, according to the BBC.
Trump Says Board of Peace Reaches Disarmament Agreement for Hamas
US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the 'complete disarmament' of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, according to BBC reports.
Iran Considers Limited War with US as Strategic Option
Iran's missile strike on a US base in Jordan has raised questions about why a limited conflict may suit Iran better than peace, according to BBC.
New Fronts Emerge in the Iran War Amid Regional Tensions
Fresh theaters of conflict have emerged across the Middle East as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, with renewed strikes and military cooperation intensifying regional instability, according to multiple sources.
Saudi Arabia’s Dilemma as it Tries to Avoid US-Iran War
Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult dilemma as it tries to avoid being drawn into the escalating US-Iran war, according to BBC. The country has been attacked from three sides and has carried out joint strikes with the US on Iranian proxy militias in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia, US Carry Out Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq
The Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) reported eight of its members were killed in joint Saudi-US airstrikes on its headquarters across Iraq, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The Saudi Ministry of Defence said the strikes were in response to recent drone attacks and carried out in coordination with US Central Command.
Poll: 49% of Americans Support Arresting Netanyahu as Trump Meets Him
Nearly half of Americans believe the U.S. should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, according to a new poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov ahead of his record seventh White House visit with President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ after arrest threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' amid a dispute over threats to arrest him.
Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Mosques, Cars in West Bank
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars, and farm land in the West Bank, according to BBC and OCHAOPT. The attacks have caused displacement and heightened tensions. Residents described violent confrontations with masked settlers.
Israeli Government Nods to International Stabilisation Force in Gaza
Israel’s government has approved the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to Gaza, part of United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, according to the Times of Israel.
Iran-Backed Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Arabia
The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, following air strikes by Riyadh on targets linked to the group on Friday, according to BBC.