Qatar has warned that any major disruption or closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait could have serious consequences for global trade and the economy. Doha said further pressure on the key Red Sea shipping route could worsen existing problems affecting international supply chains. The warning came during a weekly media briefing by Qatar’s Ministry. Director… Continue reading Bab al-Mandab Strait Closure Could Hit Global Economy
Israeli rights group B’Tselem has accused Israel of pursuing policies in the occupied West Bank that it says are making it increasingly difficult for Palestinians to maintain their communities and collective identity. The group presented its assessment in a new report called “The Elimination Project.” According to B’Tselem, several policies work together to undermine Palestinian… Continue reading Israel West Bank Policies Face Rights Group Criticism
Saudi Arabia has warned Yemen’s Houthis that it will respond “firmly” after a wave of missile and drone attacks wounded 13 civilians in the kingdom. The Saudi-led coalition said the Houthis targeted civilian areas in Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif on Monday. The attacks caused minor to moderate injuries to 13 people. They also damaged… Continue reading Saudi Houthi Attacks: Riyadh Warns of Firm Response
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tunis was diverted after severe turbulence hit the aircraft during stormy weather. The incident happened as the plane approached Tunis-Carthage International Airport on September 10. Passengers captured videos showing the aircraft shaking violently during the descent. Screams and shouts could be heard inside the cabin as travelers held… Continue reading Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts After Severe Turbulence
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Middle Eastern countries do not need the United States to act as a regional “policeman” as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue. Pezeshkian made the remarks on Saturday during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in India. According to Iran’s… Continue reading Iran President Says Middle East Does Not Need US ‘Policeman’
An Israeli strike in northern Gaza killed a family of four, including two children, on Thursday, according to Palestinian hospital and security sources. The Israeli military said the strike targeted a person it described as a military operative. The attack struck a house in the Beit Lahia Project area, an official at Al-Shifa Hospital in… Continue reading Israeli Strike Gaza Kills Family of Four
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a report about the October 7, 2023 attack. The report appeared in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. It alleges that United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Netanyahu about Hamas preparations. According to the investigation, journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval reported a 45-minute phone… Continue reading Netanyahu October 7 Warning Report Denied by PM’s Office
An Israeli airstrike struck near a Lebanese television journalist as he prepared for a live broadcast in southern Lebanon. The incident happened in Nabatieh al-Fawqa on Sunday, September 6, 2026, amid renewed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. TV correspondent Ali Chbib was preparing to go live when a powerful explosion occurred behind him. Footage released… Continue reading Israeli Strike Lebanese Reporter Injured in Nabatieh
The Iran economic warfare threat has intensified after Tehran warned the United States that further pressure could trigger a new maritime confrontation across the Persian Gulf. Iran also said it had used an advanced missile against US warships near the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Iran-backed Houthi forces launched a major attack on… Continue reading Iran Economic War Threat Escalates
An Israeli airstrike killed a man and his 8-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to health officials. The attack also wounded six other people, adding to the civilian casualties reported in the territory. Mohamed Abu Selmia, the head of Al Shifa Hospital, said the strike hit a vehicle in western Gaza City.… Continue reading Israeli Strike Gaza Kills Father and 8-Year-Old Daughter
