Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws

Iran is likely to reject a US proposal to transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to a third country, as negotiations continue in Muscat, Oman, between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff. Iran insists the stockpile should remain under UN supervision in Iran to safeguard against potential future US withdrawal from the agreement, fearing it would force Iran to restart enrichment. The next round of talks will be hosted by...

Sudan is facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis as its civil war, now in its third year, devastates its 51 million people; tens of thousands are dead, and millions face famine and displacement. Recently, RSF attacks in Darfur resulted in over 400 deaths and further displacement, highlighting the severe violation of humanitarian laws and the international community's inaction. Despite efforts to revive peace talks, Sudan remains largely ignored on the global stage, exacerbating the ongoing...

Analysts suggest that the disarmament of Hezbollah, once deemed impossible, may be achievable as the U.S. pressures Lebanon and Iran regarding its nuclear program. The group was significantly weakened after a year-long conflict with Israel, which transformed the political landscape in Lebanon. While Hezbollah has indicated willingness to engage in discussions about its weapons, it remains resistant to immediate disarmament, with the ongoing presence of Israeli troops providing justification for retaining its arsenal and complicating...

More than a thousand people in Iraq's central and southern regions have developed respiratory issues due to a severe sandstorm, with health officials reporting at least 700 cases of suffocation in Muthanna province alone. The storm created an orange haze that reduced visibility to under one kilometer, leading to airport closures in Najaf and Basra, and experts warn that such dust storms are becoming more frequent due to climate change. The Iraqi environment ministry anticipates...

Hamas announced that Israel proposed a 45-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of half of the hostages held in Gaza, with disarmament of Hamas being a contentious condition. Currently, Gaza faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with the UN warning of deteriorating conditions and a lack of essential supplies. Despite calls for a ceasefire from international leaders like French President Macron, Hamas insists on retaining its arms and is open to negotiations for a prisoner...

US immigration authorities arrested Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi during his citizenship interview, claiming President Trump's crackdown on immigrant student protesters violates the Constitution. Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident from the occupied West Bank, co-founded a Palestinian student group and was due to graduate soon. His detention, alongside other activists, has sparked outrage and led to a temporary restraining order preventing his deportation, with advocates demanding his immediate release. Full Article