Russia says ready to help Iran amid escalation in Middle East – Middle East Monitor

Pakistan has begun deporting documented Afghan refugees ahead of a September 1 deadline, potentially expelling over 1 million individuals, according to the UNHCR, which condemned the actions as violations of international obligations. The UN agency urged Pakistan to cease forced returns and adopt a humane approach, as many Afghans face instability upon repatriation amid ongoing deportations from Iran as well. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced military chief Eyal Zamir's opposition during a meeting regarding the proposal to seize remaining areas of Gaza, with concerns about potential military entrapment and risks to hostages. Amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises, international pressure mounts for a ceasefire and the release of hostages, while the Israeli military continues operations that have resulted in significant civilian casualties. Want More Context? 🔎

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss a peace deal after decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Key obstacles include Armenia's constitutional references to the region and a proposed transit corridor through Armenia, which Azerbaijan seeks but worries about Armenian control. Want More Context? 🔎

Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has vowed to defeat the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Darfur, emphasizing his commitment during a visit to Wad al-Noura village, a site of a recent massacre. The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF, exacerbated by foreign mercenaries, has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, with rising fears of famine and cholera outbreaks in El Fasher. Want More Context? 🔎

Twenty Palestinians were killed and dozens injured when a food aid truck overturned in central Gaza, forced onto an unsafe route by Israeli forces amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The Government Media Office attributed the incident to Israel's policy of "engineering hunger and chaos," holding it responsible for the ongoing humanitarian disaster and the deaths of civilians. Want More Context? 🔎

Over 100 Israeli academics have urged Germany to exert pressure on Israel, warning that inaction could lead to further atrocities in Gaza. This follows calls from SPD lawmakers for Germany to support an international coalition for a ceasefire, as critics argue that Germany's cautious response is influenced by its historical guilt over the Holocaust. Want More Context? 🔎