Iran turns to tech to crush dissent: UN probe

In a televised speech, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to intensify efforts for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and the release of Lebanese prisoners held in Israel, asserting that Lebanon's strength is respected even by the United States. He criticized Israel's recent attacks, particularly in Dahiyeh, and called for the Lebanese government to pressure international bodies like the US and UN to address these violations, emphasizing Lebanon's commitment to the ceasefire...

Ami Ayalon, a former commander of the Israeli navy and head of the Shin Bet, alongside 17 colleagues, expressed grave concerns about the future of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. They published a full-page advert in major Israeli newspapers, highlighting that the government is prioritizing personal power over the welfare of hostages and the public, with 70% of Israelis supporting an end to the war and a new election. Ayalon urges allies, including...

The United States has intensified air strikes against Yemen's Houthis in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, which began in November 2023 amid the Gaza conflict. Under President Trump, the campaign escalated following Houthi threats to target Israeli vessels, with significant strikes resulting in civilian casualties, including over 74 deaths in an April attack on a fuel terminal. The US aims to maintain open shipping routes, vital for global trade, while rights activists...

Majdi Nema, a former spokesman for the Syrian Islamist rebel group Jaish al-Islam, is set to go on trial in France under universal jurisdiction for alleged complicity in war crimes during Syria's civil war. Arrested in Marseille in 2020 after arriving on a student exchange program, Nema faces charges for his role from 2013 to 2016, including accusations of recruiting children for combat. This landmark case, initiated by rights groups, marks the first trial in...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated calls for the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure as the U.S. and Iran engage in indirect talks mediated by Oman to establish a nuclear accord. Netanyahu emphasized that a successful deal must eliminate all of Iran's nuclear capabilities, similar to Libya's 2003 agreement, while ensuring Tehran cannot develop ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, expressed confidence in overcoming U.S. pressures, and warned that any attack on Iran...

SummaryThree teenagers were convicted in Sweden for their involvement in a shooting attack on an Israeli arms contractor's office in Gothenburg last year, although no injuries occurred. A 15-year-old was sentenced to 20 months of juvenile detention for instigating attempted murder, while two other boys were acquitted of that charge but found guilty of lesser offenses related to threats and weapons crimes. A fourth accused, only 13 at the time of the attack, could not...