Houthis Threaten Israeli Presence in Somaliland

•The Escalation Comes Amid Historic Recognition Sanaa, Yemen| Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, has issued a stark warning, declaring any Israeli presence in Somaliland a “legitimate military target” for his forces. The threat comes just days after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent […]

ICC Rejects Israel’s Appeal: Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Remain in Force

The Hague, Netherlands| In a significant blow to Israel’s legal efforts, the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected an appeal from the Israeli government, upholding the arrest warrants issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The decision, delivered on Monday by a narrow 3-2 majority, ensures […]

Explosions Rock Doha in Targeted Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders

Doha, Qatar| On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, a series of powerful explosions shattered the calm in Qatar’s capital, Doha, sending plumes of thick black smoke billowing over the affluent Katara District. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple blasts, with Reuters correspondents confirming the unsettling sounds that reverberated through the city. The Israeli military swiftly claimed responsibility, declaring […]

Israel Faces Missile Interceptor Shortage as Finance and Defense Ministries Clash Over Funding

Israel’s military is confronting a critical shortage of munitions, including vital missile interceptors and armored vehicles, as tensions between the Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry escalate over funding for ongoing operations in Gaza and recent hostilities with Iran. The dispute, reported on June 29, 2025, has raised serious concerns about Israel’s defense readiness, particularly in […]

Trump’s Gulf Tour Begins with Unprecedented U.S.-Saudi Defense and Tech Deals

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia| United States President Donald Trump received a grand reception in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he commenced his first international trip of his second presidential term. In a ceremonious display of diplomatic pageantry and strategic economic alignment, the Kingdom announced business agreements worth hundreds of billions of dollars with the U.S., with […]

Iran Delivers Khamenei’s Message to Putin Amid Renewed Nuclear Talks with U.S.

Moscow/Tehran| In a significant diplomatic development that signals intensified geopolitical maneuvering around Iran’s nuclear program, Tehran has delivered a special message from its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter was personally handed over by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during an official visit to Moscow on July 17. The […]

Egypt’s Sisi Meets Syria’s Sharaa in Cairo Amid Regional Uncertainty

•Leaders Discuss Gaza Reconstruction, Syrian Stability, and Israeli Actions In a significant diplomatic development, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Syria’s newly installed leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Cairo for the first time. The high-profile meeting, centered on the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza, also touched upon Syria’s evolving political landscape and broader regional tensions. Sharaa’s […]

Iran Warns Israel of Escalation into ‘Large-Scale War’ If Attacked

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned Israel against further military aggression, warning that additional attacks could escalate into a “large-scale war.” Speaking to China’s state broadcaster CCTV in a December interview aired on Saturday, Araghchi stressed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while underscoring its readiness to respond to any provocation. “We are fully prepared for […]