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Israeli attacks in Syria raise US concern over Netanyahu: Report

Israeli attacks in Syria have led to “growing skepticism inside the Donald Trump administration” regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with a sense that his policies in the Middle East are “too disruptive,” the US-based Axios news site reported Sunday.

PMU asks Iraqi government to provide air defense systems amid fears of attacks by Zionist regime

Following warnings of a potential Israeli plot targeting Shia Muslim leaders in Iraq, the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have formally requested the Iraqi government to equip their forces with advanced defensive weapons.

Iran UN envoy calls on Security Council to end Israel’s impunity

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called on the UN Security Council to end Israel’s impunity, holding it accountable for its repeated and grave violations of international law.

Iran says clear evidence indicates Israel involvement in AMIA case

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the need to restore the reputation of Iranian citizens accused in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Argentina, asserting that there is “clear and undeniable evidence” of Israeli influence and pressure aimed at falsely implicating Iranians in the case.

EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza war despite pressure to act 

The EU will not “punish” Israel for its actions in the Gaza Strip and will “keep a close watch” on Tel Aviv’s implementation of a recent agreement to improve the flow of aid in the enclave, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said in a press conference following a meeting of the EU’s 27 ministers in Brussels.

Sand, dust storms affect about 330 million people in 150 countries due to climate change: UN

A new report by the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has showed that sand and dust storms are leading to “premature deaths” due to climate change, with more than 330 million people in 150 countries affected.

Syrian president arrives in Baku for official visit to Republic of Azerbaijan

Syrian President Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has arrived in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for an official visit, Syrian state news agency SANA reported.

Dozens of Labour MPs call for UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state

Nearly 60 Labour MPs have demanded London immediately recognise Palestine as a state, after Israel’s defence minister announced plans to force all residents of the Gaza Strip into a camp on the ruins of Rafah.

Iran reveals Israeli assassination attempt on President Pezeshkian during war 

A senior Iranian official has confirmed that Israel  attempted to assassinate President Massoud Pezeshkian during a high-level military meeting amidst the conflict between the two sides in June. 

Iran parl’t speaker: Over 500 Israelis killed in recent war with Iran 

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf revealed new details about the recent war between the Israeli regime and Iran, stating that Israel suffered over 500 fatalities during the conflict. 

British parliamentary committee seeks answers over US firm BCG’s role in Gaza

A parliamentary committee in the United Kingdom is demanding that a US consulting giant explain its activities in the Gaza Strip, including its role in establishing a controversial aid group under scrutiny over the killings of hundreds of Palestinians.

US imposes sanction on UN rapporteur following ‘economy of genocide’ report

The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday on the United Nations special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese.

Saudi Arabia to allow foreign property ownership in two cities

Saudi Arabia has approved a new law allowing foreigners to own real estate as part of the kingdom’s plan to diversify its economy and open it to foreign investment.

US has only %25 of Patriot interceptors needed for military operations globally: Report

Washington has only about 25 percent of the Patriot missile interceptors that planners at the Pentagon assess are needed for all the US’s military operations globally, according to a report by The Guardian.

US revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria’s Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham group

The United States has announced that it was revoking the foreign terrorist organisation designation for Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, months after it spearheaded the overthrow of the long-serving Assad dynasty.

Britain resumes diplomatic ties with Syria during its 1st ministerial visit in 14 years

The United Kingdom has formally resumed diplomatic relations with Syria, eight months after Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed, signaling a significant shift in British foreign policy.

EU to propose sanctions on Israel: Report

The European Union is preparing to roll out a list of possible sanctions against Israel due to concerns of human rights violations during the war in the Gaza Strip, Euractiv reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Iraqi Kurdistan region denies existence of Zionist regime’s bases

The Iraqi Kurdistan region's Interior Ministry has expressed serious concern over renewed allegations regarding the existence of Israeli-operated centers in the the territory.

Hamas says responded to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’

Palestinian group Hamas has announced it has given a “positive” response to a United States-brokered proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes for a possible breakthrough in halting Israel’s offensive.

Iran warns against Israel’s plot to fully annex West Bank

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has warned against repeated statements by Israeli officials regarding the full annexation of the West Bank, describing them as a dangerous indication of the regime’s expansionist agenda and warning of the grave consequences it could entail.

British MPs vote to ban Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group

Lawmakers in Britain have voted to proscribe campaign group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation, raising fears about freedom of expression in the country.

US says ‘stands with Israel’ after calls by Israeli ministers to annex West Bank

The United States has announced it stands by Israel and its security decisions after senior Israeli ministers called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, while sidestepping questions on whether the Trump administration supports a two-state solution.

Millions of children caught in MENA conflicts: UNICEF

At least 12.2 million children have reportedly been killed, maimed, or displaced in conflicts across the Middle East and North Africa in less than two years - a staggering toll that translates to one child displaced every five seconds, and one killed or maimed every fifteen minutes, the United Nations Children's Fund has announced.

Droughts worldwide pushing tens of millions towards starvation: Report

Drought is pushing tens of millions of people to the edge of starvation around the world, in a foretaste of a global crisis that is rapidly deepening with climate breakdown, according to a report.

UN experts call on UK not to label Palestine Action a ‘terrorist’ group

The United Nations human rights experts have urged the UK to abandon plans to classify the protest group Palestine Action as a "terrorist organization" under the Terrorism Act 2000, warning such a move would violate international standards and suppress legitimate dissent.

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