Iran’s president dismisses his deputy for ‘leisure trip’ to Antarctica

On September 25, a French court will rule on former president Nicolas Sarkozy's trial for allegedly accepting illegal campaign financing from Moamer Kadhafi. Sarkozy denies the charges and is already serving a sentence in a separate case. Prosecutors claim he made a pact with Kadhafi to fund his presidential campaign, but defense argues the funding does not exist. Full Article

Israel's Supreme Court has given the cabinet and attorney general's office until after Passover to find a compromise regarding the government's decision to dismiss domestic security chief Ronen Bar. The decision, announced last month by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been challenged in court and temporarily frozen. Protests and interruptions during the hearing led to a recess, with the court resuming without an audience. Bar has pushed back against the government's move, calling it politically...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel for blocking aid to Gaza, calling it a "killing field" where residents lack essential supplies. He criticized Israeli proposals to control aid delivery, emphasizing the need for unhindered access to humanitarian assistance. Guterres also warned about the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, urging an end to dehumanization, protection of civilians, and renewal of the ceasefire. Full Article

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President Trump reassures Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that he can help resolve any issues Israel has with Turkey, as long as Netanyahu remains "reasonable". This discussion comes as Israel attempts to prevent the US from selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey due to concerns about potential impacts on Israeli operations in Syria. Netanyahu's second meeting with President Trump focuses on addressing these strategic challenges. Full Article

Egypt and France signed a cooperation agreement to establish a plant for producing green hydrogen and its derivatives near Ras Shokair in eastern Egypt. The €7 billion project will be developed, financed, and operated by the Red Sea Ports Authority, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, and the Green Fuel Alliance, which includes EDF Renewables and Zero Waste. The facility will focus on the production of green hydrogen and ammonia, with three phases planned for...