US envoy arrives in Beirut to discuss disarming Hezbollah – Middle East Monitor

Israel conducted air strikes on Yemen's Huthi-held port of Hodeida, marking the second such attack in a month, as tensions rise following the Huthis' missile and drone assaults on Israel in solidarity with Palestine. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Yemen could face a fate similar to Iran's, raising concerns of a broader conflict in the region amid ongoing Israeli efforts to dismantle Huthi military infrastructure. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel...

Islamist militants in Pakistan are increasingly using commercially acquired quadcopter drones to attack security forces, raising concerns for local police who lack adequate resources to counter these threats. Recent drone strikes have resulted in civilian casualties, and while no group has claimed responsibility, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has expressed interest in acquiring this technology. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Islamist militants in Pakistan are using drones to drop bombs on police, which is...

On July 21, 2025, the Israeli forces targeted a residential building in the Al Nasr neighborhood of Gaza City, prompting an evacuation order for residents. Many were unable to leave in time, and missiles were launched shortly after the evacuation began, leading to further displacement of families. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Families in Gaza City had to leave their homes quickly because of missiles, which made them very scared and sad. Want...

The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reports that Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has survived three assassination attempts in seven months, including one thwarted by security during his March departure from the Presidential Palace and another in Daraa province. The third attempt involved an ambush in Damascus, raising concerns about his safety, which were echoed by US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has had three people try to...

Palestinian factions condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as a "war of starvation and genocide," accusing the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the US of complicity in systematic crimes against over two million Palestinians. They called for intensified global efforts to halt these actions, emphasizing that such policies threaten stability and any potential peace negotiations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Palestinian groups say that Israel is hurting many people in...

Days before Trump announced support for Afghan evacuees in the UAE, the Emirati government began returning them to Afghanistan, having already informed Washington. While the UAE processed around 17,000 evacuees, over 30 remain in limbo, with reports suggesting families faced pressure to sign deportation letters or risk arrest, highlighting concerns for their safety under Taliban rule. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Former President Donald Trump expressed a desire to help Afghan evacuees stuck...