Kurds, Syrian government forces clash in Aleppo province

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reported that armed groups linked to the country’s security forces attacked several of its positions in northern Aleppo province, at a time when Syria’s fledgling government is facing setbacks in its efforts to unify the nation.

Mercenaries from Asia and Africa fighting for Russia in Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russian forces fighting near the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast include foreign mercenaries from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and several African countries, citing front-line reports from Ukrainian troops.

Lebanon’s president vows justice ‘without exceptions’ 5 years after Beirut port explosion

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vowed Monday to apply justice as he marked the 5th anniversary of the Beirut port blast.

More than 600 ex-Israeli security chiefs appeal to Trump to end Gaza war

Over 600 former Israeli security chiefs urged US President Donald Trump to help end the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

Russia urges caution with nuclear rhetoric after Trump’s submarine order

The Kremlin announced on Monday that everyone should be careful about nuclear rhetoric, in its first response to a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump that he had ordered a repositioning of American nuclear submarines.

Survey shows declining trust in Israeli government, army

An opinion poll has revealed a sharp decline in public trust in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his government, and the army.

Hamas says open to delivering food to Israeli hostages in Gaza

Hamas has announced it is open to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivering aid to Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he requested the Geneva-based international organisation to step in.

Iranian editor criticizes deputy FM for “misinterpretation” of law on IAEA cooperation

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized recent remarks by an Iranian deputy foreign minister regarding continued cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing him of misrepresenting a binding parliamentary law.

Dozens dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen

A shipwreck off Yemen has killed at least 68 people, the United Nation's migration agency announced Monday, with dozens still missing after the boat carrying mostly Ethiopians sank.

Witkoff may visit Russia this week: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may travel to Russia on Aug. 6 or 7 — just days before a deadline for Moscow to reach a peace deal with Ukraine or face secondary tariffs targeting its oil exports.

Ukraine puts sanctions against dozens of individuals, several entities from Russia, Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on Sunday imposing sanctions against 94 individuals and five legal entities, primarily targeting the captains of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" vessels.

Four killed after armed groups attack Syrian security forces

At least four people were killed after armed groups attacked Syrian security forces in the southern province of Sweida.

OPEC+ agrees to enhance oil production by 547k barrels per day from September

OPEC+ on Sunday agreed to boost oil production by 548,000 barrels per day from September in a move that could further reduce gas prices in 2025

Israel closes almost 90% of cases of alleged war crimes or abuse without charges: Report

Nearly nine out of 10 Israeli military investigations into allegations of war crimes or abuses by its soldiers since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip have been closed without finding fault or left without resolution, according to a conflict monitor.

US gave $3mn in Gaza food aid, contradicting Trump’s $60M claim: WaPo

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed Washington provided $60 million in food aid to the Gaza Strip, but The Washington Post daily in a report published Saturday said only $3 million has been disbursed so far.

6 more die of starvation in Gaza, taking death toll to 175

At least six more Palestinians died of malnutrition in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave announced on Sunday.

Iran, Pakistan sign 12 cooperation deals

Top officials from Iran and Pakistan have inked 12 cooperation agreements in a range of fields during an official presidential visit to Islamabad.

Saudi Arabia executed 230 people in 2025: AFP

Saudi Arabia has executed eight people in a single day, state media reported, amid a surge in the use of the death penalty in the Persian Gulf monarchy particularly over drug-related convictions.

Damascus government, Kurds trade blame over northern Syria attack

Syria’s Ministry of Defence has accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of carrying out a rocket attack on a military position in northern part of the country, injuring four army personnel and three civilians.

Russia’s drone strikes on Ukraine hit record high in July

Russia fired more than 6,000 drones on Ukraine in July, more than any other month since it launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, the AFP news agency and the Kyiv Independent have reported.

Massive rally in Tel Aviv demands prisoner swap agreement with Palestinians

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in central Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding a prisoner swap deal with Palestinian factions that would secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

UN report confirms nobody reads UN reports

The United Nations produces more than 1,000 reports a year, but most are barely read, according to the organization’s own study into how to make its work more “impactful and coherent”. The revelation comes as the UN marks its 80th anniversary amid a deepening identity crisis.

Hamas dismisses US claims it offered to disarm in exchange for ceasefire

Hamas has denied a claim by the United States special envoy to the Middle East that it was preparing to disarm in exchange for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip.

Investigation finds Israeli soldiers shot 95 Gaza children in head or chest in over 160 examined cases

The BBC World Service reported it compiled evidence on over 160 cases where children were shot by Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip, and found that in 95 cases, the children were shot in the head or chest.

Another US citizen killed in Israeli settler attack in West Bank

The family of a United States citizen who was killed in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank urged the administration of President Donald Trump to open its own investigation into the incident.

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