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Here are Sunday’s latest updates on everything taking place in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the wider Middle East: ■ Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a discussion on tensions with Iran, with Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior defense officials. ■ U.S. President Trump said the Iranians are talking seriously to the U.S., … Read more
The most recent coordinated attacks by separatists in the southwestern province have killed dozens of people. It’s called Pakistan’s forgotten war. And it’s been running for decades in Balochistan, the country’s largest province by land area. More than 100 people have been killed in another wave of violence this week. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) … Read more
Email sent to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya. Published On 1 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A newly released document shows that an associate of late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein … Read more
Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’? United States plans for Gaza amount to a “theme park of dispossession” for Palestinians, argues Drop Site News Middle East Editor Sharif Abdel Kouddous. Abdel Kouddous tells host Steve Clemons the draconian measures planned for the two … Read more
A teenager injured in the fire that engulfed a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during new year celebrations has died in hospital, taking the death toll from the blaze to 41. The Wallis canton’s public prosecutor, Beatrice Pilloud, said in a brief statement on Sunday: “An 18-year-old Swiss national died at a … Read more
India is not importing significant amounts of Iranian oil owing to US sanctions, as it turned to Russia for supplies. Published On 1 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United States President Donald Trump claims India will now buy Venezuelan oil after tussles last year over the South … Read more
Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say BBC Israel Launches Attack in Gaza The New York Times 32 Gazans said killed in wave of strikes as IDF responds to truce violation The Times of Israel Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 30, Palestinian health officials say Reuters Israeli strikes kill over 30 … Read more
Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players. It all started with a direct US attack on Venezuela earlier this month. Back then, US President Donald Trump made it clear that he was only interested in the country’s substantial oil reserves. On Thursday, the government in Caracas announced a massive overhaul of … Read more
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and the fallout for Latin America. Following United States forces’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a new set of questions is emerging as to how far Donald Trump is prepared to go in pushing US power abroad through direct intervention. But … Read more
Canada’s Poilievre sweeps Conservative party leadership test with 87.4% BBC Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wins leadership review with 87.4% approval CBC Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives The New York Times Canada’s Conservatives keep Pierre Poilievre as leader despite election loss NBC News Bell: Alberta separatism on the front burner, Poilievre scores 87.4% support Calgary Herald Source … Read more