Wildfire spreads around Jerusalem as Israel asks Italy, Greece for help

Israel and the new Syrian government could be on a collision course over threats to the Druze in southern Syria.The situation escalated quickly after April 28 due to rumors of an audio recording insulting Muslims, resulting in extremist threats against the Druze community. Amidst rising sectarian violence, the IDF has treated injured Druze and warned of potential strikes against Syrian regime targets if violence continues, as the Syrian government rejects foreign interference. The conflict highlights...

Iran revealed a new high-speed missile-launching vessel named Shahid Soleimani, built by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which can travel 5,000 nautical miles and reach speeds of 116 knots, potentially making it one of the fastest warships globally. This unveiling coincided with escalating tensions with the United States and Israel, including recent military confrontations and renewed nuclear talks. Iran has bolstered its naval capabilities significantly in recent years, adding various advanced vessels and weaponry,...

On Wednesday, thick smoke engulfed highways near Jerusalem as wildfires erupted, prompting Defence Minister Israel Katz to declare a "national emergency." The fires, described as the worst in years, have injured several individuals, with 23 treated by Magen David Adom, including pregnant women and infants, while communities were evacuated amidst worsening weather conditions. As firefighters struggled against the flames, authorities raised the alert level and coordinated with neighboring countries for assistance, while investigations into possible...

A deadly pre-dawn strike on a migrant detention center in Yemen, attributed to the US military, killed over 60 African migrants seeking a better future amid Yemen's ongoing conflict. Survivors described horrific scenes of devastation, with bodies scattered among the rubble, as the Huthi rebels condemned the attack as targeting poor migrants. The US military acknowledged reports of civilian casualties and is conducting an assessment, while international organizations express alarm over the rising civilian death...

The Trump Organization has partnered with Qatari Diar, a government-owned real estate firm, to develop a golf course and luxury homes in Qatar, coinciding with President Trump's upcoming state visit to the Middle East. Eric Trump, managing the family business, is promoting the project during his visit to Dubai, which also includes a new Trump-branded tower in the UAE, with involvement from the Saudi firm Dar Global. President Trump is set to arrive in the...

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a "national emergency" as troops were deployed to assist firefighters combating severe wildfires near Jerusalem, with the Magen David Adom agency reporting hundreds of civilians in danger. The fires, exacerbated by high temperatures and strong winds, have prompted evacuations from five communities and the closure of the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway, while emergency services are on alert for medical assistance. Israel has sought international help from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece,...