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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, the Christian community remains steadfast in the face of war and economic hardship. Families are assisting the displaced who have lost their homes, providing food, shelter, and care. One elderly widow went so far as to take 13 strangers into her small house, relying on her faith for strength. New religious [...]
Thousands of people protested in Tel Aviv on 05th July, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages held by Hamas. Families of the captives joined the rally, holding signs that said “Bring them home now.” The protests happened as Israel’s security cabinet met to discuss Hamas’ response to a possible ceasefire and [...]
Gaza Strip: Overnight, airstrikes and gunfire resulted in the deaths of 82 Palestinians in Gaza, with 38 of them killed while trying to access essential humanitarian aid. Among the casualties, five were shot outside locations linked to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a newly established and secretive American organization supported by Israel to provide food for [...]
Türkiye is facing intense wildfires at the moment, especially in the western province of Izmir. The fires started on June 29, 2025, and have been fueled by gusty winds of up to 120 km/h and scorching temperatures of over 45°C. More than 50,000 citizens of 41 communities have been rescued to safety. With most of [...]
Syria is heavily affected by landmines and unexploded bombs from years of war. Many people, including children like nine-year-old Huda al-Dahr, have been injured or killed by mines. After the fall of Assad’s regime, over a million people returned to their homes, but many areas remain dangerous because of mines left behind. Mine clearance teams, [...]
The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army carried out the sixth medical evacuation of child patients from Gaza on Wednesday, transporting 23 children and 47 family members under the Jordan Medical Corridor initiative. Nineteen of the children will receive care in Jordanian private hospitals, while four will be sent to Turkiye for treatment, with the support of [...]
In a significant diplomatic development, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has agreed to increase the flow of water to Iraq following a request from Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani during a high-level meeting on July 1, 2025. Erdoğan approved an increase in water releases from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to 420 cubic meters per [...]
