Qatar claims slight progress towards ceasefire in Gaza

Pakistan's Security Forces Neutralize TerroristsDuring operations on April 25-27, Pakistan's security forces killed 54 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into North Waziristan, marking a significant anti-infiltration effort. Intelligence reports indicated that these attackers were directed by foreign handlers aiming to execute assaults within Pakistan, prompting swift military action upon their entry. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the operation as a decisive step in the country’s fight against terrorism, underscoring Pakistan's commitment to national security...

After a reported US airstrike on a detention center for African migrants in Yemen, Houthi-controlled media claimed that 68 people were killed, marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent weeks. The strike occurred in Saada, an area used by migrants trying to reach Saudi Arabia, with distressing footage showing bodies among the rubble and survivors calling for help. Houthi officials condemned the attack as a "brutal crime," and rights advocates have raised concerns about...

Issam Buwaydani, leader of Jaish al-Islam, was arrested at Dubai airport while leaving the UAE, according to sources close to him. Buwaydani has led Jaish al-Islam since 2015 and became a defense ministry official after the group's integration into Syria's new authorities post-Bashar al-Assad's overthrow. His arrest, which remains unconfirmed by the UAE, has prompted calls for his immediate release, with activists planning a demonstration in Damascus to demand it. Full Article

SummaryLebanese President Joseph Aoun has urged the United States and France, as guarantors of the ceasefire with Israel, to compel Israel to cease its attacks following a recent air raid on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Aoun condemned the Israeli strikes, which targeted the Hadath area and reportedly destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure, claiming the building contained weapons belonging to the group. He warned that Israel's ongoing destabilizing actions could heighten regional tensions and jeopardize security and stability. Full...

During the London Marathon, protesters from Youth Demand disrupted the men's elite race, urging the UK government to impose a full trade embargo on Israel amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They threw red powder paint on the course and wore 'Stop Arming Israel' t-shirts before being detained by police for causing public nuisance. The group criticized the British government for complicity in Israeli actions, highlighting the dire situation in Gaza, where over 52,000 people...

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has accused current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of declaring war on Israel and undermining its capabilities, leading to significant damage to the country's standing and image. In a recent radio interview, Barak criticized Netanyahu for avoiding the establishment of an official inquiry into the events of October 7, 2023, and claimed that Israel is on the verge of collapse due to Netanyahu's actions. He also noted that while Netanyahu...