Israel strikes Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah

Four people were arrested in Istanbul for publishing a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad in the satirical magazine Leman’s, which sparked public outrage and protests. Türkiye's Communications Directorate condemned the cartoon as an insult to Islamic values, asserting that legal action will be taken against those responsible while urging citizens to remain calm. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Four people were arrested in Istanbul for sharing a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad that...

Pakistan is deporting millions of Afghan refugees, with the latest round of expulsions targeting those lacking documentation and Afghans with Afghan Citizen Cards. This follows a previous phase initiated after March 31, emphasizing the country's stance on undocumented immigrants amid ongoing tensions with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Pakistan is sending many Afghan refugees back to their home country, following a previous warning about undocumented immigrants. Want More Context?...

The Trump administration has approved a $510 million arms deal to Israel, including over 7,000 guidance kits for Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM). Additionally, a separate $295 million deal for Caterpillar D9 bulldozers was confirmed, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to Israel's security and self-defense capabilities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The U.S. government has decided to give Israel a lot of special tools and bombs to help keep it safe. Want More Context?...

More than 130 charities, including Oxfam and Amnesty, are calling for the shutdown of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), citing over 500 Palestinian deaths since its inception and claims that Israeli forces routinely target aid seekers. While Israel defends the GHF’s operations as necessary to bypass Hamas, humanitarian groups argue it violates aid norms, forcing vulnerable populations into dangerous conditions for food. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: More than 130 charities are asking...

The UK's High Court has dismissed a case aimed at halting the transfer of British-made spare parts for US F-35 jets to Israel, stating it lacks constitutional authority to intervene. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, expressed dismay over the ruling, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the potential use of UK components in violations of international law. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UK's High Court...

Donald Trump has signed an executive order to lift US sanctions against Syria to support its "path to stability and peace," while still maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and his associates. The move aims to aid economic recovery and monitor the new government's actions, including its handling of terrorist groups and ties with Israel, amid ongoing violence and fears among minority communities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Donald Trump has decided to stop...