Blaze near Jerusalem largely controlled

As Palestinians advocate for increased access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid heightened Israeli military presence, the historical importance of its smaller mosques is often overlooked. The Bab Al-Rahma Mosque, or 'Gate of Mercy Mosque,' located on the eastern wall, originally served as a trade gate before being sealed in 1187 AD by Salah Al-Din, who sought to bolster security and direct commerce through the main entrance after recapturing Jerusalem from the Crusaders. This mosque...

An explosion was reported in Mashhad, Iran, at a motorcycle production factory, followed by a fire in Qom. Additionally, footage indicated a blast occurred at a power plant in Karaj, where a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was felt, though it remains unclear if the quake was related to the explosion. This follows a devastating explosion at the Port of Bandar Abbas on April 26, which resulted in at least 70 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, caused...

On Sunday, British police arrested eight individuals, including seven Iranian nationals, in two separate counterterrorism operations. Five men, four of whom are Iranian, were detained in London, Swindon, and Greater Manchester on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act, while three other Iranian men were arrested in London under the National Security Act for state threats. Interior minister Yvette Cooper emphasized the seriousness of these events and the need for ongoing adaptations to national security measures,...

A missile, reportedly launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels, struck near Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, wounding six people and causing flight disruptions. Israeli military confirmed attempts to intercept the missile, which penetrated air defenses, creating a significant crater close to Terminal 3. Following the attack, which was claimed by the Huthis in solidarity with Palestinians, airport operations resumed, and Israel's Defence Minister vowed a strong retaliation against any aggressors. Full Article

On Sunday, Sudanese paramilitaries, specifically the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched drone attacks on Port Sudan, targeting the Osman Digna Air Base and civilian facilities, marking the first assault on the army-aligned government's stronghold since the war began. The RSF, engaged in conflict with the regular army since April 2023, has escalated drone warfare after losing territory, including Khartoum, with this latest attack causing limited damage but prompting the suspension of flights at the main...

SummaryBritish police arrested five men, including four Iranians, on suspicion of "preparation of a terrorist act" during operations in London, Swindon, and Greater Manchester. The men, aged 29 to 46, were detained by Counter Terrorism Police in connection with a suspected plot targeting a specific premises, while three other Iranian men were arrested under the National Security Act. Interior minister Yvette Cooper acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, emphasizing the government's commitment to adapt responses...