Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated that continued tensions between the United States and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz serve Israel’s national interests, as he argued that maintaining pressure on Tehran remains a priority. Speaking to Israel’s Channel 14, Cohen predicted the Iranian government could face collapse within two to three years, though his … Read more
More than 8,000 people remain missing beneath rubble across Gaza, according to the territory’s Health Ministry, as recovery teams face severe operational bottlenecks driven by a chronic lack of heavy machinery. Manual retrieval efforts recently yielded 19 bodies from a destroyed residential building in Gaza City, highlighting the painstaking nature of ongoing recovery operations. The … Read more
Gaza Ministry of Health Director General Dr Muneer al-Boursh called for urgent action on Saturday to save the life of detained Palestinian paediatrician Dr Hussam Abu Safia before it is too late, as mounting health sector crises grip the enclave nearly 10 months into a fragile ceasefire. Abu Safia, the former director of Kamal Adwan … Read more
The Israeli government has yet to officially respond to the Mecca Joint Defence Pact signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, a military alliance stipulating that an armed attack against any member state is an attack against all three. Analysts and government insiders suggest Israeli leadership will evaluate the pact’s implications during the Sabbath lull, … Read more
Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Gaza Amid Declining Media Coverage Retired New Zealand heart surgeon Alan Kerr, 91, and his wife Hazel, 87, are currently touring New Zealand to solicit support for medical charities operating in the Gaza Strip. The couple, recognized as 2026 Senior New Zealanders of the Year for their two decades of volunteer … Read more
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has projected optimism following the latest round of discussions in Rome, citing positive progress on border issues and prisoner exchanges, even as ongoing Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon complicate diplomatic efforts and displace local residents. Diplomatic Progress and Rome Talks Overview Lebanese President Joseph Aoun outlined a hopeful outlook during … Read more
Yemeni Houthi missile and drone strikes on military camps in Hadramout and Marib governorates have killed at least 30 government soldiers and injured 15, according to government sources cited by Al Jazeera. The attacks, which occurred in August 2026, mark the deadliest escalation in the country’s civil war since 2022 and shatter four years of … Read more
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead the multinational coalition’s naval defence to protect trade and energy routes following his appointment by the Saudi Ministry of Defence. The newly formed alliance aims to secure freedom of navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden amid mounting disruptions to … Read more
U.S. stocks hovered near record highs on Wednesday as potential Middle East peace progress offset sharp losses in artificial intelligence and technology shares. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new record, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged lower following heavy corporate spending reports from SpaceX and Advanced Micro Devices. Wall Street experienced … Read more
An agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Thursday or Friday, according to US President Donald Trump, as Iran and Oman inch toward a maritime pact that could help end the wider conflict. Trump told reporters traveling with him in California that “a lot of progress has been made” … Read more