Anger after US special envoy Tom Barack tells reporters in Beirut to ‘be civilised’. Outrage in Lebanon after the US envoy calls journalists “animalistic”. Tom Barrack’s comments come at a time when the US president has stepped up his attacks on media he dislikes. So, what’s behind this hostility towards journalists within the Trump administration? … Read more
No immediate reports of casualties as Israel says it strikes military target. Houthis say civilians targeted. Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025 The Israeli military has attacked the Yemeni capital of Sanaa as tensions in the region continue to escalate amid Israel’s war on Gaza. The Israeli military said in a statement that its … Read more
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigns after failing to secure sanctions against Israel over Gaza atrocities. Earlier this month, Slovenia joined Spain and Belgium in imposing an arms embargo on Israel. Germany followed suit, partially, halting the sale of weapons to Israel that could be used in Gaza “until further notice”. The Netherlands has also … Read more
At least 34 said killed by IDF in Gaza; hospital preps for Gaza City evacuation orders The Times of Israel Israeli attacks kill 63 across Gaza as troops push deeper into Gaza City Al Jazeera More Palestinians die of starvation as famine spreads in Gaza – as it happened The Guardian New Israeli strikes around Gaza kill at … Read more
Journalist and author Jeremy Scahill argues that Israel is feigning ignorance if it thinks Hamas will surrender. If Israel rejects the latest offer to pause its War on Gaza, it’s a sign that Israel “doesn’t want any deal,” argues US journalist and author Jeremy Scahill. Scahill, the co-founder of Drop Site News, tells host Steve … Read more
An investigation into leaked classified Israeli military data reveals five out of six Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians – not fighters. It’s one of the highest civilian death rates recorded in modern wars. So what more do these figures tell us? And with only 17 percent of those killed being combatants, how can Israel … Read more
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, state television reported Thursday, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. While such drills are routine in the Islamic Republic, the “Sustainable Power 1404″ exercise … Read more
Houthis promise more attacks unless Israel ends its offensive on Gaza and lifts the siege. Israel’s military has launched new air raids on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, targeting what it described as Houthi-linked sites used to stage drone and missile attacks against Israel and its allies. Minister of Defence Israel Katz on Monday said the military … Read more
Gaza’s only Catholic church has been hit and Muslim cemeteries have been desecrated. Israel has bombed Gaza’s only Catholic church – the latest religious site hit in the war. Hundreds of mosques were also damaged or destroyed, and cemeteries were obliterated, too. In the occupied West Bank, attacks on Christians and Muslims are increasing. Why … Read more
Iran resupplies militia proxies: Israel, US strikes don’t stop arms flow The Jerusalem Post Yemen fighters allied to exiled government claim seizure of tons of Iranian-supplied Houthi weapons AP News Yemeni Partners Successfully Interdict Massive Iranian Weapons Shipment Bound for the Houthis centcom.mil US military says Yemeni force seized Iranian arms shipment bound for Houthis Reuters Iran Responds to … Read more