Iraq’s new parliament elects Haybat al-Halbousi as speaker
Iraq’s newly elected parliament has chosen Haybat al-Halbousi as its speaker, marking a key milestone in the formation of the new government following months of political deadlock.
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Hamas armed wing confirms spokesperson killed by Israel
Hamas’ armed wing confirmed on Monday the death of its spokesperson, Abu Obeida, months after Israel announced he had been killed in an airstrike in Gaza.
Russia claims Ukraine launched 91 kamikaze drones at Putin’s state residence
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Ukraine fired a barrage of 91 long-range kamikaze drones at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod Region.
UN says Afghan farmers taking heavy hit from opium poppy ban
Farmers in northern Afghanistan have yet to make up for lost income since the Taliban government banned poppy production for opium three years ago, the United Nations announced on Monday.
Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid Israeli siege
Severe weather is compounding the suffering of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who have already endured relentless bombardment, siege, and loss during Israel’s genocidal war for more than two years, as the regime continues to block vital she…
US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn: report
The United States has announced it will contribute only $2bn in United Nations humanitarian assistance – a small fraction of its traditional funding scope – as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to heavily downsize its role in foreign a…
Russia agrees with Trump that Ukraine peace negotiations close to finale
US President Donald Trump is correct to say that Ukraine peace talks are in their final phase, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday.
China conducts war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy
Beijing staged live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday, deploying troops, warships, fighter jets and artillery for its “Justice Mission 2025” exercises, as the island scrambled soldiers and showcased U.S.-made hardware to rehearse repelling an attack.
Israeli tech sector saw rise in staff seeking relocation abroad due to war: Reuters
According to a report, requests by Israelis working for multinational companies in Israel to relocate abroad increased over the past year in response to the war on the Gaza Strip.
Iran says Araghchi–Witkoff communication remains open, sets conditions for talks
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says communication between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff remains intact, dismissing claims that channels between Tehran and Washington have been cut.