Israel has launched airstrikes on Syria for a third day, targeting the defence ministry in Damascus and forces in Suweida province, where deadly fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes has killed over 350 people since 13th July’2025. Israel says it is acting to protect the Druze, a minority group with strong ties to Israel. [...]
West Bank: The United Nations reported that an Israeli military operation initiated in January in the northern part of the occupied territory has displaced tens of thousands of individuals, leading to worries about potential "ethnic cleansing." Since the start of Israel's "Iron Wall" operation in the northern West Bank, approximately 30,000 Palestinians have been forcibly [...]
On Wednesday, a drone attack hit the Ain Sifni oilfield in Dohuk, Iraqi Kurdistan, which is run by U.S. company Hunt Oil. This was the second attack on the same site in one day and is part of a growing series of strikes on oilfields in the Kurdistan region. Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP), which operates [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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, [...]
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 [...]
