Israeli killings upend honeymoon for Iran’s Pezeshkian

Sudanese army forces advanced on Khartoum, converging with troops in the city centre on Monday, increasing pressure on rival paramilitaries and moving closer to retaking the capital. The latest push comes after breaking sieges on key military sites and aims to cement control over central Khartoum, escalating the conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and resulting in civilian casualties and displacement. The army's advances in central Sudan and Khartoum indicate a potential reclamation of...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempt to remove the head of Israel's domestic intelligence agency is part of a broader campaign by the government to exert more control over state institutions, including the judiciary and the attorney general. The move has sparked calls for mass protests and criticism from business leaders, reminiscent of the social unrest in 2023. Netanyahu's coalition aims to increase political influence over Supreme Court appointments and has a history of attempts to...

Germany launched a new pledging round of aid for Syria, with the EU hosting a donor drive after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, marking the first time Syrian authorities will be represented at the conference. The focus is on supporting urgent humanitarian needs, as Syria remains in ruins with millions in need of assistance. Western powers are pushing for an inclusive political process and hope to secure funding for reconstruction efforts in the future. Full...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to oust the director of the Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, has raised concerns about the agency's independence. Netanyahu's effort to fire Ronen Bar, the agency's head, comes amid tensions with Israel's security establishment and Shin Bet investigations into allegations against Netanyahu aides. The move has sparked debate over political interference in security matters and potential implications for Israeli democracy. Full Article

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar due to a lack of trust, sparking a political dispute as Bar accused Netanyahu of seeking "personal loyalty." The move comes amid tensions over agency reforms and an investigation into Netanyahu's aides receiving payments from Qatar during the Gaza war. Bar refuted claims that his dismissal was related to the agency's failure to prevent a Hamas attack, emphasizing the need for...

President Trump ordered large-scale military strikes on Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 people including women and children. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have vowed to retaliate. The U.S. airstrikes targeted various areas in Yemen, causing casualties and damage. The U.S. described the attacks as successful and effective, aiming to defend American interests. The Houthis have suspended attacks in the Red Sea, but threatened to resume after Israel instituted...