US President Trump claims India, Pakistan have fought over Kashmir for 1,500 years – Middle East Monitor

Firefighters in Israel are combating significant wildfires near Jerusalem for a second day, with concerns about worsening conditions due to anticipated strong winds. The main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem has reopened, allowing evacuees to return home, while Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the arrest of 18 individuals suspected of arson. Firefighting planes from several countries are set to assist, and although the Palestinian Authority offered help, cooperation remains uncertain amid ongoing tensions between the...

British counter-terrorism police have initiated an investigation into Irish rap group Kneecap after they denied supporting Hamas and Hezbollah, following controversial video footage. The band faced backlash and concert cancellations, prompting support from nearly 40 other artists who condemned attempts to censor artistic freedom. Kneecap issued an apology to the families of murdered politicians, stating their remarks were taken out of context, and emphasized they do not incite violence or support terrorist organizations. Full Article

In Jaramana, Syria, armed residents, predominantly from the Druse community, took to the streets amid heightened tensions following a deadly attack by suspected Islamist extremists that killed seven locals. The violence erupted after a controversial audio clip allegedly featuring a Druse cleric sparked outrage among some Muslims, leading to threats and subsequent clashes. Community leaders criticized the government's inadequate response, emphasizing the need for self-defense while expressing fears of escalating sectarian violence in a region...

In the early hours before a scheduled meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, an aide attempted to secure a minerals deal with Ukraine, highlighting the transactional nature of Trump's foreign policy in his second administration. Trump's aggressive approach, characterized by challenges to national sovereignty and significant tariffs, has unsettled allies and altered global dynamics, prompting countries to seek new alliances in response to America's erratic stance. As the world grapples...

SummaryIran's interior minister, Eskandar Momeni, reported that negligence contributed to a massive explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaee port, with the death toll rising to at least 70 and over 1,000 injured. The blast, linked to unregistered cargo, prompted questioning of responsible individuals, while the defense ministry denied claims regarding missile fuel chemicals. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, with significant portions of the port severely affected, and officials estimate it may take one to two weeks...

At least 68 African migrants were killed and 47 injured in a US air strike on a Houthi-controlled detention center in Saada, Yemen, according to Houthi-run media. The strike occurred amid an intensified US air campaign against the Houthis, and the Houthi interior ministry condemned it as a "war crime." The UN and IOM expressed deep sadness over the casualties, highlighting the dire conditions faced by migrants in Yemen, where many seek to cross into...