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.
Trump freezes funding for US media outlets
On Saturday, staff from these outlets received emails informing them that they would be barred from their offices, instructed to return press passes and equipment
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Houthis, killing at least 31
Trump also issued a stark warning to Iran, the Houthis’ key backer, demanding that Tehran immediately cease its support for the group
US considers sweeping travel bans targeting over 40 countries
Following a presidential order, the US State Department is considering sweeping travel bans aimed at over forty countries with varying levels of restrictions.
US Senate approves Republican spending bill to prevent govt shutdown
Short-term spending bill passed in 54-46 vote to keep government open through September
Pakistan train hijacking death toll hits 31, army blames India, Afghanistan
The separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s hijacking
US declares South African envoy ‘persona non grata’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador is no longer welcome in the United States due to his views.
Yemen’s camel herders face deadly landmine threat
After years of displacement and restrictions due to conflict, Bedouins are eager to reclaim their nomadic way of life
Kremlin calls for removal of ‘illegal’ Western sanctions on Iran
The declaration came during a meeting in Beijing with officials from both Iran and Russia, where China played host
US played key role in Syrian Kurdish-Damascus deal, sources say
The agreement, signed on Monday, is seen as a step towards unifying Syria, which has been fractured by 14 years of war
Ugandan UN judge forces a woman into slavery in the UK
A British court found a Ugandan UN judge guilty of forcing a woman to work as a maid.
French employee faces spying charges for Algeria
A French finance ministry employee is under investigation for allegedly spying for Algeria by providing sensitive asylum seeker information.
EU funds new initiatives to combat mpox in six DRC provinces
The European Union has launched two projects, worth $21.7 million, to support the Democratic Republic of Congo in its response to the mpox outbreak.
Ukraine agrees to US-brokered 30-day ceasefire with Russia: Saudi media
Talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine, US lasted for 9 hours
Separatists take 182 hostages in Pakistan train attack
The train, carrying approximately 400 passengers, was trapped in a tunnel, with the driver suffering severe injuries
Russia calls for stability in Syria amid rising violence
The statement comes as fierce clashes between supporters of ousted president Bashar al-Assad and the country’s new Islamist rulers have left more than 1,000 dead
UN: Entire families killed in Syria’s military crackdown
Mounting pressure is on Syria’s Islamist-led government to investigate after reports from a war monitor indicated that hundreds of civilians were killed in villages with predominantly Alawite populations
X outage disrupts thousands worldwide
Outage tracking site Downdetector reports around 90,000 user complaints, while Cisco confirmed disruptions across multiple servers worldwide
Kremlin: Russia-US ties still in ‘early’ stages
Spokesman Peskov argues everyone, including US, expects Ukraine to demonstrate a desire to make peace
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza territory
Israel halted electricity supply to Gaza, escalating pressure on Hamas amid ceasefire negotiations and hostage release demands.
US Secretary of State Rubio to meet Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia
During the visit, Rubio will also meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Hamas confirms talks with US envoy on American hostage release
Taher Al-Nono, political adviser to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, confirmed the discussions took place in Doha over the past week
Israel to hold ceasefire and prisoner swap talks in Doha
Israel is set to negotiate in Qatar while Hamas rejects a ceasefire extension plan amid ongoing tensions.
Pope Francis shows mild improvement while recovering in hospital
Pope Francis, 88, remains stable in a Rome hospital, showing a gradual improvement and responding well to treatment, according to the Vatican.
Iran rejects negotiations under US ‘bullying,’ says supreme leader
Trump, while open to a deal, has revived the “maximum pressure” campaign he initiated during his first term, aiming to isolate Iran economically and reduce its oil exports to zero