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SummaryInternational airlines suspended all flights to Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport after a missile fired by the Yemeni Houthi group landed nearby, causing panic among passengers. As foreign carriers resumed flights post-ceasefire with Hamas, the recent missile strike led to cancellations by major airlines like Delta, United, and Lufthansa, while El Al introduced rescue flights for stranded passengers. The Houthis claimed the strike, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu promising retaliation against the group. Full Article

Pro-Palestinian activists aboard the damaged boat Conscience, reportedly hit by an Israeli drone strike, have allowed a Maltese surveyor to inspect the vessel, and six crew members are disembarking to return home. Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela stated that the ship could be towed for repairs and allowed to continue its mission delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza once safe. The activists claim the attack occurred in international waters, causing minor injuries and a fire, while...

Shares in US film studios fell following President Trump's threat of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, impacting companies like Lionsgate and Netflix. Oil prices dropped sharply after OPEC+ announced an output increase, raising concerns over oversupply and potential demand declines due to the trade war. Global stock markets showed mixed results ahead of central bank interest rate decisions, with the Dow slightly up and the S&P 500 down, while Berkshire Hathaway shares fell significantly...

Demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in London to protest against Israel's air strikes on Syria and the occupation of the Golan Heights, organized by the Syrian Solidarity Campaign. The group highlighted that Israel has conducted nearly 1,000 air strikes since the fall of the Assad regime, causing civilian casualties and violating Syrian sovereignty. Protesters demanded an end to these strikes, respect for Syrian territorial integrity, and accountability for Israel’s actions, while also expressing solidarity...

In a critical assessment of the collaboration between Gulf monarchies and Donald Trump during his second presidential term, the author argues that these regimes prioritize opportunism over Islamic values, actively embracing Trump despite his history of anti-Muslim rhetoric. Trump's business ventures in the region, including new projects in Qatar and established developments in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, are portrayed as morally bankrupt transactions that compromise the dignity of the Arab world for personal gain. This...

SummaryOn Friday, Turkiye condemned an attack on the Conscience, a humanitarian aid ship affiliated with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was reportedly targeted by drones in international waters near Malta. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli stated that the ship, carrying 16 people including Turkish citizens, was attacked by Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles, and efforts are underway to ensure the safety of the crew and passengers while cooperating with Maltese authorities. Keceli confirmed that the...