Israeli intelligence to help Ecuador in war on cartels: Noboa to AFP

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed Iraq's stance on designating the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) as a banned organization during a press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He emphasized Iraq's commitment to preventing any group from using its territory to attack neighboring countries and highlighted the importance of security cooperation while respecting national sovereignty. Additionally, Al-Sudani addressed water management issues, noting ongoing discussions to establish a fair mechanism that benefits...

US President Donald Trump is set to announce a US-supervised plan aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, which includes a ceasefire and a reconstruction program, featuring US-managed humanitarian aid centers in coordination with the Israeli military. The main challenge lies with Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades, which refuse disarmament, despite pressure from Arab nations to accept the proposal. The plan may complicate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position, as it offers Hamas a role in Gaza's...

SummaryTwo Israeli soldiers were killed and four injured in clashes with Palestinian resistance in Rafah, southern Gaza, bringing the total Israeli military fatalities to 856 since the conflict began on October 7, 2023. The ongoing Israeli military campaign has resulted in nearly 52,800 Palestinian deaths, predominantly among women and children. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes, and a genocide case is pending against Israel at the...

Killing civilians wholesale, starving them to convince those unaffected to change course, and shepherding whole populations like livestock into conditions of further misery would all qualify as heinous crimes in international law. When it comes to Israel’s war in Gaza, this approach is seen as necessary politics, unalloyed by the restraints of humanitarianism. When confronted with these harsh realities on the ground, unequivocal denials follow: This is not happening in Gaza; no one is starving....

The article critiques the politicization of humanitarian aid to Gaza, highlighting the European Union's ambiguous stance amid Israeli proposals for aid delivery by private contractors, which further marginalizes Palestinians. It argues that international law is misused to protect colonial interests, with European leaders failing to acknowledge Israel's actions as genocide rather than a democratic conflict. The planned aid distribution method dehumanizes Palestinians, reducing their dignity and political rights while perpetuating the unsustainable status quo established...

Fahd, a Saudi national who lived in Tennessee for nine years, has returned to Riyadh and continues his daily routine at Dunkin Donuts, reflecting Saudi Arabia's fascination with American culture despite its traditional image. The country hosts numerous American franchises like Buffalo Wild Wings and Starbucks, illustrating deep ties with the U.S. that date back to World War II. As Saudi Arabia diversifies its economy under Vision 2030, American brands have become integral to daily...