Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires on Outskirts of Jerusalem

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, a Syrian Druze spiritual leader, condemned a "genocidal campaign" against the Druze community following deadly sectarian clashes that resulted in 101 deaths, including security forces and Druze fighters. The violence erupted after a controversial audio recording, leading to a truce in Jaramana and Sahnaya, but Hijri expressed distrust in the government, accusing it of using extremist militias. Meanwhile, Israel warned Syria to protect Druze communities, with foreign intervention calls being rejected by...

White House national security adviser Mike Waltz is reportedly leaving the Trump administration, along with his deputy, Alex Wong, following an incident where Waltz mistakenly added Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to a private chat discussing military strikes against Yemen's Houthis. Despite the controversy, Trump defended Waltz as a "very good man," but both officials have faced pressure from right-wing activist Laura Loomer, who has called for their dismissal. There has been no official confirmation from...

Istanbul police detained nearly 400 individuals during May Day demonstrations, marking a significant act of defiance following the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The governor's office reported that 384 people were detained for unauthorized demonstrations as they approached Taksim Square, amidst extensive restrictions including limited transit options and a heavy police presence of over 52,000 officers. While protests occurred across the country largely without police intervention, Imamoglu's arrest on corruption charges has drawn criticism as...

Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri, a Syrian Druze spiritual leader, condemned a "genocidal campaign" against his community following deadly sectarian clashes that resulted in 73 deaths, including 30 security personnel and 15 Druze fighters. The violence, sparked by an allegedly blasphemous audio recording, has posed challenges to the Islamist authorities in Syria, who are under pressure to maintain order. Despite a truce agreement, Hijri expressed distrust in the government and called for international intervention, while Syrian officials...

Elections in Ivory Coast frequently lead to violence, as evidenced by the 2000 presidential election, which ignited a five-year civil war. The 2010 election resulted in approximately 3,000 deaths after then-president Laurent Gbagbo refused to concede defeat, ultimately leading to the rise of current president Alassane Ouattara. These events highlight the severe consequences of political disputes and the dangers of leaders overstaying their mandates. Full Article

Iran Accuses US of Provocative Behavior Amid Nuclear TalksIran criticized the United States for its "contradictory behavior and provocative statements" following new oil-related sanctions imposed on Tehran and warnings regarding its support for Yemen's Houthis. As negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear program continue, with a fourth round set in Rome, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of consequences for Iranian actions supporting the Houthis, who have attacked ships in the Red Sea. Iran's Foreign Ministry...