Syria confirms closure of camp for displaced, calls it end of ‘humanitarian tragedy’ – Middle East Monitor

Calm has returned to Sweida province in southern Syria following a week of intense sectarian violence that resulted in over 1,100 deaths, primarily among Druze fighters and civilians. A ceasefire announced on Saturday is holding, with humanitarian aid beginning to flow into the region, while the Syrian government faces accusations of siding with rival Bedouin groups amid ongoing tensions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Calm has returned to the city of Sweida in...

US chip manufacturer Intel is downsizing operations in Israel, reducing its Kiryat Gat workforce from 5,000 in 2019 to 4,000 by 2023 amid a global revenue decline from $78 billion to $53 billion. The company is automating production, leading to layoffs, while the Israeli government pauses a $3.2 billion grant for a new facility, raising concerns about Intel's future and local economic impacts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Intel, a big company that...

European powers, including Britain, France, and Germany, are planning fresh talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities. The E3 have warned of potential sanctions if negotiations do not resume, while Iran insists it will not halt uranium enrichment as a precondition for dialogue. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The European countries are trying to talk to Iran about its nuclear program again because they...

A "cautious calm" has returned to Suweida, Syria, after a week of violent clashes between Druze fighters, Bedouin gunmen, and government forces, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and significant displacement. Although a ceasefire was announced, the humanitarian situation remains dire, with hospitals lacking medical supplies and urgent aid needed as the city remains under Druze control. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A fight between different groups in a city called Suweida has stopped...

President Donald Trump announced his intention to assist Afghans detained in the UAE after fleeing Taliban rule, despite his previous immigration restrictions. The UAE had temporarily housed thousands of evacuees, and while Canada agreed to resettle some, nearly 200,000 Afghans have since been brought to the U.S. under the Biden administration. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary Former President Donald Trump said he wants to help Afghans who have been stuck in the...

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of residents in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, ahead of a potential ground offensive, causing panic among displaced Palestinians and families of Israeli hostages believed to be in the area. Amid ongoing airstrikes and humanitarian crises, over 58,895 people have reportedly died in Gaza since the conflict escalated following Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Israeli military has told people in a...