UK govt, British Airways sued over 1990 Kuwait hostage crisis

Iraq’s parliament has officially recognized Halabja as the country’s 19th province, granting it full administrative status after years of political deadlock. The decision, supported by 178 lawmakers, acknowledges the city’s historical trauma from Saddam Hussein’s 1988 chemical attack, which killed over 5,000 people. Leaders welcomed the move as a significant step toward justice and development, with hopes for improved federal support and infrastructure investment for the region. Full Article

Human rights groups, including the Global Legal Action Network and the Hind Rajab Foundation, have urgently requested an arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar during his UK visit, accusing him of war crimes in Gaza. The complaint details his alleged involvement in the siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital, torture of its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. Legal experts argue that Saar's actions, which include mass death and...

Donald Trump continues to be unpredictable, recently surprising many, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, by initiating negotiations with Iran on its nuclear program in Oman. While Trump aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Iran seeks to limit discussions to nuclear issues, whereas the US wants to expand the talks to include Iran's regional policies and missile development. Despite the seemingly positive start to negotiations, skepticism remains about their success due to differing...

Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced that Israeli troops will maintain control over designated security zones in Gaza even after the conflict ends, citing the need for protection against Hamas. Recent Israeli airstrikes resulted in at least 24 Palestinian deaths, including members of a family in Gaza City, contributing to over 1,650 fatalities since the renewed offensive began. The UN reports that 69% of Gaza is under evacuation orders, displacing approximately 500,000 people, while humanitarian...

Iran has rejected allegations from Britain linking it to the Sweden-based criminal gang 'Foxtrot,' which Britain claims has carried out attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets in Europe on Iran's behalf. The Iranian embassy in London called the accusations baseless and stated that the UK has not provided credible evidence, urging Britain to avoid hostile actions that harm bilateral relations. In response, the UK imposed an asset freeze on Foxtrot and travel bans on...

Lebanon's authorities have banned Disney's live-action adaptation of "Snow White" due to Israeli actress Gal Gadot's casting, as she is on the country's boycott list. The ban was enacted by Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar following recommendations from the media censorship committee, citing Gadot's military service in Israel and her support for Israel during recent conflicts. Lebanon has previously prohibited screenings of other films featuring Gadot, highlighting ongoing tensions due to the country's laws against cultural...