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The Iranian foreign minister's visit aims to garner Saudi support for Tehran's stance in the ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, which are increasingly threatened by American officials' rhetoric. This diplomatic outreach comes amid rising uncertainties regarding the viability of the fragile talks, highlighting the importance of regional alliances in addressing the nuclear issue. The situation underscores the complex interplay of diplomatic relations as Iran seeks to solidify its position amidst external pressures. Full Article

A Qatari mission is currently underway to locate the remains of US hostages killed by Islamic State in Syria approximately a decade ago. The search, which began with the assistance of several Americans, has reportedly uncovered three unidentified bodies, with an initial focus on finding aid worker Peter Kassig, who was beheaded in 2014. This effort follows a longstanding commitment from US administrations to recover the remains of murdered Americans, including journalists James Foley and...

Hamas congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the head of the Catholic Church, expressing hope that he will continue supporting the oppressed and opposing genocide in Gaza, following the legacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis. In their statement, Hamas praised Pope Francis's humanitarian stance and urged Pope Leo XIV to act against what they termed the "genocide and ethnic cleansing" in Gaza, while also calling for an end to violations of holy sites...

The UN reported that 70% of the Gaza Strip is within Israeli militarized zones or under displacement orders, which hampers aid efforts. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted ongoing Israeli restrictions, including the denial of repair requests for a critical fiber optic cable damaged for over six weeks, affecting humanitarian responders' connectivity. Although a UN team retrieved some fuel supplies from Rafah after weeks of denials, the amount remains insufficient compared to the immense needs, prompting...

Restrictions on Palestinian access to Al-Aqsa Mosque have intensified during Ramadan, with Palestinians from the occupied West Bank nearly completely barred from entry. As a result, some have resorted to climbing Israel's illegal Separation Wall to reach the mosque, while children in the Aida refugee camp struggle to see the sunrise due to the wall's height. Amidst increasing threats from Israeli settler organizations to attack the mosque, the Palestinian Authority has urged the international community...

SummaryDozens of community kitchens in Gaza have closed due to a lack of supplies, exacerbating hunger for the 2.3 million population, as the US-based World Central Kitchen (WCK) announced it could no longer provide meals because of an Israeli blockade. Amjad Al-Shawa from the PNGO stated that this would lead to a loss of 400,000 to 500,000 free meals daily, while prices for essential food items have skyrocketed, leaving many families, like Huda Abu Diyya's,...