Sharjah Emergency and Crisis Team Orders Steps to Attend to Urgent Aid Requests by Stranded families – UAE

Change in the Palestinian AuthorityAl-Ittihad, United Arab Emirates, May 4The Israeli government is monitoring the Palestinian Authority's (PA) attempts at reform amid a legitimacy crisis due to the absence of elections. President Mahmoud Abbas's leadership faces pressure for substantive changes beyond symbolic adjustments, especially as tensions with Hamas persist. The PA's revival hinges on restoring legitimacy and reimagining its institutional structure, as Israel's strategies aim to weaken its governance, highlighting the urgent need for transformative...

On May 9, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, where aid has been largely cut off since March 2025, with President Trump advocating for its distribution under conditions that prevent Hamas from accessing it. This initiative coincides with Israel's approval of a new military offensive aimed at long-term presence in Gaza, and while the US will not work directly with the IDF for aid delivery,...

Hamas's armed wing released a video showing two Israeli hostages, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, alive in Gaza, with Ohana urging the Israeli government to end the war and secure the release of all captives. Bohbot's family criticized the Israeli government for not acting to save the hostages, while demonstrators in Tel Aviv called for their release. Since the war began with Hamas's October 2023 attack, 58 hostages remain in Gaza, amidst escalating violence...

SummaryIran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei endorsed anti-American chants during a speech in Tehran, coinciding with the resumption of nuclear talks with the U.S. U.S. President Trump demands the total dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program, while Iranian officials assert their right to develop civilian nuclear energy. As negotiations approach in Vienna, Iran maintains defiant rhetoric, with Trump’s envoy stating that any agreement must ensure no enrichment capabilities exist in Iran, emphasizing the need for the dismantling...

SummaryBeirut airport has seen the dismissal of numerous staff with Hezbollah ties as the new Lebanese government intensifies efforts against the group, marking a shift in the enforcement of existing laws and resulting in arrests of smugglers. Enhanced security measures, including AI-driven surveillance, have led to stricter searches of planes and passengers, with flights from Iran suspended since February. Although Hezbollah has acknowledged the government's progress, officials from the U.S. and Israel remain cautious, emphasizing...

US President Donald Trump announced that Pakistan and India have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire following intense fighting, after US-mediated talks. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to peace and security, while Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that military actions on land, air, and sea would cease as of 17:00 IST. This development follows Pakistan's retaliatory operation in response to Indian military strikes on alleged terrorist targets...