French President Emmanuel Macron declared at a UN conference that France has officially recognized the State of Palestine, prompting applause across the hall and a standing ovation from the Palestinian delegation. In his speech, Macron called for an immediate end to the Gaza war and the release of prisoners, stressing that “nothing can justify the […]
Hamas’s Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades published a video of 24-year-old Israeli captive Alon Ohel, who said he has been held in Gaza for more than 700 days. Ohel blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “stubbornness” for his continued captivity. In the footage, he urged the US to stop supporting Netanyahu, calling on envoy Steve Witkoff not […]
Following the UK’s recognition of Palestine, Ambassador Husam Zomlot raised the Palestinian flag at the Palestinian Mission in London, declaring, “This flag represents the Palestinian Embassy.” The ceremony was attended by UK Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer, civil society groups, and activists. In his speech, Zomlot praised Palestinian resilience, highlighting students from Gaza […]
Thousands across Italy joined strikes and protests urging the government to condemn what unions called “genocide in Gaza” and to impose sanctions on Israel. Demonstrations disrupted metro and bus services, while protesters blocked highways and shut down the ports of Genoa and Livorno. In Rome, students rallied at Termini Station waving Palestinian flags and chanting […]
Russian forces struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhia this morning, killing three people and injuring two, according to regional governor Ivan Fedorov. He said at least 10 aerial bombs damaged 15 apartment blocks, 10 houses, and other buildings in the city of 700,000. Ukraine’s Air Force reported downing 132 Russian drones overnight, though […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un told the Supreme People’s Assembly that Pyongyang will “never give up” its nuclear weapons, warning they are essential to deterring US and allied threats. He accused Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo of escalating tensions with military drills and said North Korea is ready to respond to any threat, even with nuclear […]
Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to honor slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. US President Donald Trump, joined by top officials and Kirk’s wife Erica, called Kirk “a martyr of America and freedom” and announced he would be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump said the attack that […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in New York to attend the 80th UN General Assembly. After being received by Turkish diplomats and officials at the airport, he traveled to the Turkevi Center (Turkish House), where he will stay and hold meetings. A large crowd of Turkish citizens gathered outside the Turkevi Center to greet him, […]
The Global Sumud Flotilla, launched to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, is advancing southeast of Malta while preparing for a possible Israeli intervention with nightly meetings and non-violent drills. More ships from Italy are expected to join soon. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg stepped down from the flotilla’s leadership committee but […]
A bipartisan US House delegation led by Democrat Adam Smith met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, marking the first such visit since 2019. Li said the trip could help “break the ice” and strengthen bilateral ties. Smith stressed the need for more frequent political exchanges, saying it was wrong for Congress to wait “6–7 […]