Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield

Israeli settlers vandalized farmland in the Masafer Yatta region, uprooting olive saplings and damaging protective fencing on the Al-Hathalin family's land, while livestock were released onto the Al-Shawahin family's crops, causing extensive damage. In a separate incident, thousands of settlers, escorted by Israeli forces, invaded the town of Kifl Haris to perform rituals at historical sites, restricting Palestinian movement and vandalizing properties with racist graffiti. This pattern of settler violence is escalating, with little accountability...

Mahmoud Abbas's recent statements during the Palestinian Central Council's 32nd session sparked controversy as he criticized Hamas and the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza, calling for the return of Israeli captives while using derogatory language instead of addressing Israeli aggression. The Fatah Central Committee echoed his sentiments, blaming Hamas for obstructing the Palestinian national process, which observers view as a dangerous shift in the Palestinian Authority's priorities that distracts from confronting the Occupation. This criticism occurs...

Summary During his visit to Moscow, Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced plans to enhance cooperation with Russia in agriculture and banking while removing barriers to collaboration. Iran is set to sign a $4 billion agreement with Russian companies to develop seven oil fields, as both nations deepen ties under Western sanctions, particularly since the Ukraine conflict. Additionally, discussions on supplying gas from Russia to Iran and establishing a regional gas distribution hub involving Iran,...

Donald Trump’s approach to global order, termed Pax Americana, is being tested in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran, as the US aims to handle these complex negotiations independently. The simultaneous efforts led by Trump's associate Steven Witkoff are challenged by a lack of experienced diplomats and budget cuts within the State Department, raising concerns about the US's credibility abroad. The interconnection of these conflicts complicates the negotiations, with growing skepticism about Trump's ability to project strength...

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev announced that Bulgaria will seek compensation for the family of Marin Marinov, a Bulgarian UN staffer killed in Gaza on March 19, due to an Israeli tank shell. He expressed condolences and noted that Israel had apologized for the incident, emphasizing the need for the protection of humanitarian workers and urging the international community to ensure their safety. Georgiev also called for a ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the urgent need...

US President Donald Trump criticized Harvard University on Truth Social, calling it a "threat" to democracy and labeling it an "anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution." His comments followed Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration after over $2 billion in federal funding was canceled, with the university asserting it would not compromise on its rights. The Trump administration is defending the funding freeze, claiming it aims to combat anti-Semitism and targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, while...