Jordan’s King Abdullah Links Middle East Stability to Palestinian Homeland
At Jordan’s parliament opening, King Abdullah said regional security depends on Palestinians’ right to a homeland as the Gaza crisis and attacks persist.
Read the entry →NIAC Urges Trump to Rule Out Nuclear Weapons Use in Iran
The National Iranian American Council wants Trump to reject claims that a nuclear strike on Iran is under discussion.
Read the entry →Hebron Withdrawal, Yemen Strikes and Gulf Security Concerns in Morning Update
Israeli forces left Hebron after a nearly two-week operation as attacks in Yemen, a tanker strike and US-Iran tensions shaped regional security concerns.
Read the entry →Lebanese Military Court Charges 13 in Hezbollah Explosives Shipment Case
A military court charged 13 people over an alleged explosives shipment to Hezbollah after authorities seized half a tonne of cargo.
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No.05
Ahmad Tibi Urges Gadi Eisenkot to Form Minority Government With Arab Parties
With no bloc holding a majority, Ahmad Tibi says Arab parties are ready to back an Eisenkot-led minority government and replace Netanyahu.
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No.06
Elbit Filton Raid Trial Hears Factory Was Set to Ship Drones to Israel
Qesser Zuhrah testified that a drone shipment accelerated the 2024 action. Five defendants deny charges over the break-in at Elbit’s Filton factory.
Read the entry →Centcom Says Commercial Ships Are Crossing the Strait of Hormuz Freely
Admiral Brad Cooper says main Hormuz shipping routes are clear, while Iran’s IRGC claims it stopped two tankers using unauthorised routes.
Read the entry →IRGC Navy Says It Halted Two Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s IRGC Navy says two tankers were stopped after using an unauthorised route, while a separate vessel that caught fire later sank.
Read the entry →Dockworkers in Six Countries Strike Against Arms Shipments Through Ports
Unions in six countries are striking and demonstrating against arms shipments and port militarisation, with action at more than 100 ports.
Read the entry →Blasts Reported in Sanaa and Yemen’s Red Sea Coast, Residents Say
Residents reported explosions, damaged homes and damage to a hospital in Sanaa and Mokha as fighting continued near Taiz.
Read the entry →Pezeshkian Calls for Muslim Nations to Deepen Regional Cooperation
Meeting Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials in Tehran, Iran’s president urged regional cooperation and defended Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear activity.
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No.12
Hollywood’s Joseph W. Young Statue Draws Attention for Its Unusual Appearance
A statue of Hollywood’s first mayor stands along Hollywood Boulevard, where its weathered finish and visible damage have prompted questions from passersby.
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No.13
‘Night Song’ Sculpture Tells a Courtship Story at Riverbend Park
Joe Beeler’s seven-foot sculpture in Muncie depicts a Southern Plains courtship ritual, set in a small riverside park beside the White River.
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No.14
Mohammed Seder: Palestine’s 17-Year-Old Chess Champion Aims for International Master
With a FIDE rating of 2,235, Mohammed Seder has championship wins and an international record. Travel barriers and scarce tournaments complicate his next move.
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No.15
Flight of Dreams Combines Boeing 787 History With Family Attractions in Nagoya
At Nagoya’s Chubu International Airport, Flight of Dreams pairs a close-up look at a Boeing 787 prototype with play areas for children.
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