US threatens additional tariffs on nations ‘aligning’ with ‘anti-American’ BRICS
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on countries “aligning” themselves with the BRICS bloc of developing nations.
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Israel bombs Yemen, Houthis fire more missiles
Israel’s military has bombed three ports and a power plant in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, prompting the group to fire more missiles towards the occupied territory.
Hezbollah secretary-general says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon
Hezbollah chief has stated that the Lebanese group remains open to peace, but it will not disarm or back down from confronting Israel until it ends its air raids and withdraws from southern Lebanon.
Over 700 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza: Health Ministry
More than 700 Palestinians have been killed trying to get food in the Gaza Strip over the past few weeks, according to new figures from the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave, spurring renewed condemnation of a contentious United States and Israe…
UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone attack on Ukraine
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned a Russian drone and missile strike against Ukraine this week that has been described as the largest such raid in the three-year war.
Thousands of Israelis demand release of hostages in Gaza
Thousands of Israeli protesters demonstrated Saturday night in Tel Aviv, demanding the return of hostages from the Gaza Strip as part of a “comprehensive deal” with Hamas.
Tucker Carlson teases interview with President Pezeshkian
Conservative American journalist Tucker Carlson has announced that he will air an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, saying Americans deserve to hear directly from the leader of the country their military has recently fought.
Lebanese PM denounces Hezbollah’s armed parade in Beirut, orders detain of participants
A heavily armed parade organized by Hezbollah in Beirut has sparked widespread criticism, with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday calling the display “unacceptable” and ordering the arrest and investigation of those involved.
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.