Iraq’s jails buckle under overcrowding as amnesty law frees thousands – Middle East Monitor

The United States is evacuating diplomatic personnel from Iraq due to threats from Iran to target US bases in the region, as confirmed by a State Department official. President Trump emphasized his commitment to American safety, leading to a reduction of embassy personnel based on recent security assessments. The evacuation order affects all nonessential staff in Baghdad and permits optional departures for nonessential personnel and families from Bahrain and Kuwait, amid growing concerns over US-Iran...

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced their withdrawal from a border zone with Libya and Egypt following clashes with forces aligned to Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter. The SAF stated this was a defensive measure, while Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claimed to have taken control of the area, asserting heavy losses inflicted on the SAF. The tensions stem from ongoing conflicts at the border, exacerbated by Hifter's forces allegedly attacking SAF positions, amidst accusations of...

Footage shows hundreds of Palestinians climbing over dirt mounds and a metal fence to access aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in Gaza, with instructions given by an off-camera voice. This controversial organization, backed by the US and Israel, aims to bypass the UN for aid distribution, leading to refusals of cooperation from the UN and other groups over concerns of violating humanitarian principles. Israeli anti-war activist Alon Lee-Green, who shared the video, described...

The Global Coalition Against Occupation of Palestine has urged Egyptian authorities to facilitate the entry of over 4,000 international activists from 54 countries, including a European parliamentary delegation, for a peaceful sit-in in Al-Arish and at the Rafah crossing on 15 June 2025, as part of the Global March for Gaza. This movement aims to demand an end to the blockade on Gaza and to facilitate the delivery of essential aid to over two million...

Medical charity Medecins du Monde accused Israel of violating international law after a drone strike on a Gaza building housing its office killed eight people, none of whom were staff. The organization stated that the attack, which occurred while its employees were off for the Eid al-Adha holiday, constituted a serious violation of humanitarian law, as the office was previously declared "deconflicted" with the Israeli military. Amidst rising humanitarian concerns, the UN warned of famine...

SummaryIran has released what it claims to be classified information regarding Israel's nuclear weapons program, accusing the U.S. and European nations of complicity in it. The Iranian Intelligence Ministry alleges that Israel has misled the West with false reports while presenting documents that purportedly detail secret Israeli sites and the involvement of foreign scientists. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied possessing nuclear weapons, and the information's accuracy has not been independently verified. Full Article