Iranian port blast: Explosion linked to rocket fuel chemicals

An explosion was reported at a power plant in Karaj, Iran, on Saturday night, accompanied by footage showing a fire at the site. A 4.0 magnitude earthquake was also felt in the area, but it remains unclear if it was linked to the explosion. Iranian officials attributed local power outages to bad weather, while a previous explosion at the Port of Bandar Abbas in April resulted in significant casualties, confirmed to be caused by a...

Israel is mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists for an expanded military offensive in Gaza, as Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes Qatar's mediation efforts. The Israeli army is reportedly redeploying reservists to replace active-duty soldiers amid escalating conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties, including over 52,000 deaths since the war began. Meanwhile, Hamas released a video of a hostage, highlighting ongoing tensions and calls from demonstrators in Israel for government action to secure the release...

Israel announced it will mobilize thousands of reserve soldiers to intensify its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, where humanitarian aid has been barred for over two months, exacerbating the suffering of the population. Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet is expected to approve an expansion of operations, as over 50,000 have died in the conflict since Hamas’s surprise attack on October 7, 2023, which left around 1,200 Israelis dead and many others taken hostage. Despite...

Hamas released a video of an injured Israeli-Russian hostage, Maxim Herkin, amidst escalating violence in Gaza, where 11 Palestinians, including three infants, were killed in an Israeli strike. Since Israel resumed operations on March 18, over 2,396 Palestinians have died, contributing to a total war death toll of 52,495, while Gaza militants are holding 58 hostages. Demonstrations in Israel demand government action for hostage release, as renewed offensives continue despite concerns for the captives' safety,...

The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, released a video showing injured Israeli-Russian hostage Maxim Herkin, identified as "Prisoner 24," who referred to upcoming Israeli Independence Day celebrations, suggesting the video was filmed recently. Herkin, captured during the October 2023 attack on Israel, appeared in a previous video in April and is among 58 hostages still held by Hamas, as the Israeli government continues military operations in Gaza to secure their release. Since the resumption...

SummaryAhmed Bin Mubarak, the premier of Yemen's internationally recognized government, announced his resignation, citing an inability to fully exercise his powers amid ongoing disputes with Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council. Bin Mubarak's aspirations for greater authority and his suspension of several ministry budgets fueled tensions, leading to a power struggle that eroded trust within the government. His departure may help ease internal divisions and is viewed as a necessary step towards...