Classified US Yemen strike details shared with journalist in error
Trump officials inadvertently sent a journalist secret details of Yemen strikes via a group chat, prompting security concerns and political backlash.
Egypt rejects claims of trading economic aid for Gazan refugees
Egypt denies media reports claiming it agreed to accept displaced Gazans for aid and stresses its opposition to any forced or voluntary displacement.
Egypt proposes new plan to restore Gaza ceasefire
Under the plan, Hamas would release five Israeli hostages per week, with Israel committing to the second phase of the ceasefire after the first week
Turkey detains 9 journalists covering protests over Istanbul mayor’s arrest
İmamoğlu, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s primary political rival, was jailed on Sunday pending trial on corruption charges
Six police officers killed in suspected al Shabaab attack in Kenya
The assault, which took place at dawn, was carried out by suspected fighters from Somalia’s al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group
Pope discharged from hospital, will continue recovery at home
After over a month of treatment for double pneumonia, Pope Francis will return home in stable condition. His recovery continues with a period of rest.
Egypt, Palestine discuss Gaza ceasefire, rebuilding
Cairo hosted high-level discussions on Gaza’s reconstruction and ceasefire, with Egypt reaffirming its commitment to Palestinian recovery efforts.
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza, group says
The strike in Khan Younis was part of a renewed Israeli campaign launched six days ago, following a period of relative calm in the 17-month-long war
Turkey’s opposition votes in primary as Imamoglu remains jailed
With over 1.5 million registered members, the CHP has set up 5,600 ballot boxes across Turkey’s 81 provinces. Voting will conclude at 1400 GMT
UAE’s Mohamed bin Zayed meets Egypt’s el-Sisi in Cairo visit
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed visited Cairo and met with Egypt’s el-Sisi to discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and regional issues.
Germany temporarily closes embassy in South Sudan
Germany temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan amid rising violence and fears the country is on the verge of civil war.
Israel strikes Lebanon again after rocket fire
Deadly Israeli strikes hit Lebanon following a rocket attack, with Hezbollah rejecting responsibility and warnings of further escalation.
Egypt urges restraint amid regional escalation
Egypt’s foreign minister called for calm in Lebanon and Gaza, warning against further escalation in the region during talks with Lebanese and Iranian officials.
Turkey detains 343 protesters amid outrage over Istanbul mayor’s arrest
Demonstrations erupted in more than a dozen cities, including Istanbul and the capital Ankara, as public anger over İmamoğlu’s detention intensified
Egypt firmly rejects reports of relocating Gaza residents to Sinai
Egypt has firmly denied reports alleging plans to relocate 500,000 Palestinians from Gaza to North Sinai, emphasizing its rejection of any displacement outside Gaza.
Deadly Israeli strikes Gaza leaving 85 Palestinians dead
The latest Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 85, with homes flattened and evacuations ordered as military forces advanced on multiple fronts.
Congo president says US partnership advanced faster under Trump
Tshisekedi highlights improved US-Congo relations under Trump and pushes for a mineral-based security deal as rebel conflicts intensify in the eastern provinces.
Arab League holds emergency meeting in Egypt on Gaza assault
The Arab League convened an extraordinary meeting in Egypt to address Israel’s renewed military assault on Gaza, with Palestine urging sanctions and legal action.
Turkey detains Istanbul mayor as opposition decries ‘coup’
The detention follows a broader crackdown on opposition figures ahead of the 2028 elections, raising concerns over Turkey’s democratic trajectory
Algeria rejects French list of citizens for deportation, citing rules
France and Algeria are in a dispute over France’s plan to deport Algerian citizens, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Allegations of rights abuses increase as Dutch royals visit Kenya
Kenya hosts the Dutch king and queen while facing increasing allegations of human rights abuses.
Egypt condemns Israel’s deadly air strikes as Gaza truce collapses
Egypt condemned Israel’s overnight air strikes on Gaza as a violation of the ceasefire, warning of serious regional consequences and urging international intervention.
Israel resumes Gaza offensive, killing 326 Palestinians
Gaza Government Media Office says ambulances, civil defense teams unable to bring all victims to hospitals
Kuwait pension fund’s $1B corruption lawsuit begins in UK court
PIFSS, which manages Kuwait’s pension and social security funds, is suing Al Rajaan’s estate
US airstrikes on Yemen intensify pressure on Houthis
The strikes are a direct response to the Houthi movement’s threats to international shipping
US aid termination jeopardizes Ivory Coast counterterrorism efforts
A US-funded program in Ivory Coast that helped prevent extremism through job training and security measures has now ended.
Egypt’s imam warns about increasing Islamophobia
Grand imam of Al-Azhar warns united nations about the increasing prevalence of Islamophobia worldwide.