Six Deadly Minutes: How Israeli Soldiers Killed 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that the humanitarian response in Gaza is on the brink of collapse due to six weeks of intense conflict and a two-month blockade preventing essential aid. Civilians are facing extreme hardships, including a lack of food, water, and medical supplies, with hospitals struggling to maintain lifesaving care amid ongoing violence that has claimed the lives of healthcare workers. The ICRC emphasizes the urgent need for...

SummaryPalestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas accused Hamas of being responsible for aid lootings in the Gaza Strip, calling out "Hamas-affiliated gangs" in a PA statement, and vowed to hold them accountable. In a separate televised speech, he labeled Hamas "sons of dogs," urged the group to hand over hostages and weapons, and suggested transitioning into a political party. Abbas emphasized the PA's goals to end the Israel-Hamas War, which include returning hostages, lifting the Israeli...

Syria has signed a 30-year deal with French shipping group CMA CGM, which includes a €230 million investment for modernizing Latakia Port, Syria's main maritime gateway. The agreement, finalized after talks with new authorities following the ousting of Bashar Al-Assad, involves building a new 1.5-kilometer long and 17-meter deep berth to enhance port activities. CMA CGM, which has managed Latakia's container terminal since 2009, aims to strengthen regional supply chains under this renewed contract. Full...

Iran has asserted that ongoing US sanctions against its trade partners will not influence its policies, responding to President Trump's threats to impose penalties on countries engaging with Iranian oil. The Iranian foreign ministry condemned these sanctions, claiming they foster distrust in US diplomatic intentions, while Trump called for an immediate global halt to all Iranian oil purchases. This situation escalated following the postponement of nuclear talks, with Iran's Foreign Minister emphasizing their commitment to...

SummaryGovernor Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently visited Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE, resulting in cooperation agreements in artificial intelligence and education, as well as a $100 million investment from Emirati company Hotpack for a manufacturing facility in Edison, NJ. The trip aimed to promote economic ties and attract Gulf investments, highlighted by a letter of intent between King Saud University and Rutgers University, and a memorandum with Bahrain's Masari Authority for youth training...

Syria's Islamist rulers condemned an Israeli air strike near the presidential palace as a "dangerous escalation," shortly after Druze clerics reaffirmed loyalty to the Damascus government amid sectarian clashes that left over 100 dead. Israel stated the strike served as a warning against threats to the Druze minority, while Syria accused Israel of undermining its sovereignty. Following the violence, a de-escalation deal was reached, but security concerns persist, with reports of ongoing tensions and fears...