Arab League committed to ‘ending occupation’ in Palestine, new chief says
Palestine will remain a top priority for the Arab League, the group’s new secretary-general, Nabil Fahmy, has said. – “We will continue to defend the legitimate rights of the Palestinian…
UN shipping agency opposes fees for any strait, seeks details on Trump cargo charge
More details are awaited after US President Donald Trump said in a post that Washington was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20 percent on all…
Israel sought to recruit Ahmadinejad in failed plan for regime change in Iran: Report
Israel spent years cultivating former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as part of a failed plan to install him as Iran’s new leader during this year’s war, the New York Times…
Saudi defense ministry says dealt with ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Monday its air defenses dealt with ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthis toward the Kingdom’s southern region.
Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent Congress formal notification that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, a letter his administration sees as opening a new 60-day window to use…
Ukraine and allies set up coalition to tackle Russia ballistic missile threat
Ukraine and key Western allies on Monday announced an air-defence coalition that would include jointly developing a new anti-ballistic missile system as an alternative and cheaper solution to the U.S.…
Yemen closes all airports until further notice after Sanaa bombing
Yemen’s civil aviation authority has ordered the closure of all airports to air traffic until further notice. – On Monday, Yemen’s internationally recognised government said its forces carried out a…
Iran’s armed forces say ‘will not allow the US to interfere’ in Hormuz
The unified command of Iran’s armed forces has warned the US against trying to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz and threatened attacks against those who collaborate with Washington. –…
UK to designate Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign power threat’
The United Kingdom will designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to its national security with its members facing up to life imprisonment. – Britain says a…
AU Commission Chair Visits MISAHEL to Reinforce Support for Mali
AUC Chairperson this morning visited the offices of the AU Mission for Mali & the Sahel (MISAHEL) in Bamako The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali…