Lebanon Bans Banks From Dealing With Hezbollah-Linked Group

Lebanon's central bank has prohibited all brokerages and banks from doing business with Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-affiliated financial entity, in a fresh circular on July 14, 2025. The action comes as pressure mounts on Hezbollah militarily and financially, particularly following its just-ended war with Israel. Al-Qard Al-Hassan bills itself as a charity that provides interest-free [...]

Houthis Strike At Israel And Red Sea Ships Over Gaza War

Houthi rebels in Yemen tried to strike Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with a missile on July 11, 2025, which Israel said it stopped. This came after the Houthis sank two ships in the Red Sea: the Magic Seas and the Eternity C. At least four sailors died, and the Houthis now hold six from the [...]

Warfare Shifts from Missiles to Mindsets

The recent 12-day war began when Israel attacked Iran on June 13, targeting its nuclear and military sites. Israel said it was a preemptive move, but Iran quickly responded with powerful missile and drone strikes. Iran carried out 22 waves of attacks, showing its strength and breaking the image of Israel’s strong defenses. While the [...]

Hospital Says Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Children Queuing for Supplements

Gaza Strip: At least 15 Palestinians, including eight children and two women, were killed in an Israeli airstrike near a medical facility in central Gaza, according to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The strike reportedly hit individuals waiting for nutritional supplements in the town of Deir al-Balah. Disturbing footage from the hospital showed several bodies, including those [...]

Jordan Supplies Safe Drinking Water to 8,000 Gazans Daily

The Jordanian Field Hospital in northern Gaza has begun supplying 12,000 liters of clean drinking water daily to over 8,000 residents through a newly extended pipeline. This vital initiative comes in response to the severe water shortage in Gaza and was completed using strict technical and health standards to ensure safety and quality. The water [...]

Türkiye Battles Forest Fires Amid Anger Over Power Line Blame

Türkiye is facing a major wave of forest fires, with over 624 reported by early July. Fires have burned large areas, especially in Izmir, where 50,000 people were evacuated. Strong winds and high heat made firefighting difficult. Some fires started from accidents, like a beekeeper’s smoke. Though Türkiye has improved its fire response with planes, [...]

More Syrians Plan To Return As Situation Improves

Many Syrian families living in Türkiye are planning to return home this summer as the situation in Syria slowly improves. With the school year ending, more refugees see this as a good time to go back. Since the former Syrian leader left power in late 2024, over 273,000 Syrians have returned voluntarily, but around 2.7 [...]

Last Christian Town in West Bank Attacked by Israelis, Church Leaders Urge Global Support

West Bank: A 5th-century church and an ancient Christian cemetery were severely vandalized by Israeli settlers in Taybeh, the last Christian town in the West Bank. The priests from the Latin, Greek Catholic, and Greek Orthodox churches in Taybeh issued a strong appeal to the international community, expressing their grave concern over the escalating and [...]

12 Turkish Soldiers Die from Methane Exposure in Iraq Cave

Twelve Turkish soldiers died from methane gas exposure while searching a cave in northern Iraq during a military operation. The cave search was part of Operation Claw Lock, aimed at targeting PKK militants. A total of 19 personnel were affected, and the soldiers were reportedly trying to recover the body of a comrade killed in [...]

Global Leaders Urge Iran to Cooperate with IAEA Post-Conflict

Iran's recent decision to potentially withdraw cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has drawn international concern, with fears that it may rebuild its nuclear program without inspections. As a signatory of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran is obligated to permit monitoring to ensure its nuclear activities remain peaceful. However, the IAEA awaits formal [...]

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