Iran responsible for majority of 2024 state executions, Amnesty reports

Yemen has denied claims from Saudi news channel Al-Hadath that Israel conducted airstrikes on the Ras Isa fuel port, asserting instead that an explosion was caused by a fuel tanker. The port, located near Hodeidah, was reportedly the site of a warship attack on Houthi positions. This incident follows Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's announcement of a strong response to Houthi missile launches towards Israel, which had led to sirens sounding from Tel Aviv to...

Saudi Arabia is set to host a Gulf-US summit in mid-May, coinciding with President Donald Trump's second-term visit, following a previous summit in May 2017. Anticipated topics include significant announcements on security, military, and technology deals, along with a potential declaration recognizing the State of Palestine, which could shift the Middle Eastern power balance. All Gulf leaders are expected to attend, except for King Salman due to health issues, while major economic agreements and Saudi...

Since 7 October 2023, Israeli occupation forces have killed approximately 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank, with 6,989 injured and over 17,779 arrested. The report from the Palestinian Information Centre also noted 18,121 military checkpoints imposed, 5,643 shooting incidents, and 1,156 homes demolished, alongside 410 documented settlement expansion activities and 3,721 settler attacks. This period has seen significant military incursions and restrictions, leading to the displacement of 85 Palestinians and widespread property destruction. Full Article

SummaryUS Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stated that Washington does not require Israel's approval to prevent Houthi attacks on American vessels or to negotiate with the group in Yemen. He emphasized that the US response to Houthi actions would depend on whether American citizens were harmed, noting the presence of 700,000 Americans in Israel. Huckabee's comments come amid reports of a communication rift between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, amid concerns of manipulation....

SummaryTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan disclosed that he survived an assassination attempt during his time as head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) four or five years ago, stating he was poisoned with arsenic and mercury. In an interview, he noted that the attempt was part of a broader political struggle and hinted it occurred abroad, without specifying the perpetrators. Fidan, who served as MIT chief from 2010 until June 2023, characterized the incident...

Summary Former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized the EU for its inaction regarding Israel's military campaign in Gaza, stating that “half of the bombs falling on Gaza are supplied by us,” and describing the situation as “genocide” and the largest ethnic cleansing since World War II. He urged Europe to enhance financial and military integration to prevent a collapse of European civilization, while also emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach in...