Saudi Arabia, most other Sunni Arab states to start Ramadan Saturday

Wael al-Sayed, an Egyptian jasmine picker, has seen his harvests decline due to rising temperatures and climate change, threatening the livelihood of thousands in the Nile Delta. As jasmine yields drop and costs increase, families face financial strain, with child labor on the rise while the global perfume industry grapples with the diminishing quality of jasmine oil. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa killed at least six people and wounded 86, targeting military and energy sites in response to Huthi missile attacks on Israel during the ongoing Gaza war. The Huthis vowed to continue their fight against Israel and condemned the strikes, while Israeli officials asserted that the Huthis would face severe consequences for their aggression. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel has conducted air strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa, Yemen, in retaliation for a missile attack that utilized cluster munitions, marking a first in the current conflict. Four fatalities and 67 injuries were reported, as Israeli officials investigate the failure to intercept the missile, while Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's determination to respond to attacks. Want More Context? 🔎

France summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he criticized President Emmanuel Macron for not doing enough to combat antisemitism in an open letter. Kushner urged Macron to enforce hate-crime laws more rigorously and accused the French government's stance on Palestinian statehood of fueling antisemitic violence, prompting France to deem his allegations "unacceptable." Want More Context? 🔎

France will summon the US ambassador, Charles Kushner, after he criticized the government's response to rising antisemitism in a leaked letter to President Macron, which coincided with the anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris. The letter, echoing Israeli concerns, claims antisemitism has surged since the Hamas assault on October 7, while France's foreign ministry refuted the allegations as unacceptable interference in internal affairs. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli bulldozers, accompanied by military forces, uprooted hundreds of olive trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, affecting local farmers' livelihoods and escalating tensions amid ongoing violence in the region. Residents reported that the demolition began following a shooting incident, with the Israeli army vowing punitive measures against villages linked to attacks on Israelis, amidst rising casualties since the Gaza conflict intensified. Want More Context? 🔎