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Israel Warns Uruguay Hezbollah Is Building Ties to Organized Crime in Region

November 11, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Igal Ekdesman, Deputy Head of Mission at the Israeli Embassy, explained during a local event that the Iranian proxy terror group is working “hand in hand” with organized crime and extended an offer to help […]

Kurds Stunned as Former al-Qaeda Commander al-Julani Hosted at the White House

November 11, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Published November 11, 2025 The Shock Announcement In early November 2025, the world witnessed a diplomatic earthquake: Ahmed al‑Sharaa—better known until recently by his nom de guerre Abu Muhammad al‑Julani—the former commander of the al-Qaeda-linked […]

Germany Reverses Course: Syrian Refugees No Longer Automatically Welcome

November 10, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz moves to tighten refugee policy as camps across Germany remain overcrowded. (wikimedia) Published November 10, 2025 Germany has officially acknowledged what many border-security advocates have long argued — that open-border policies […]

Syria’s New Era: Trump Faces Test of Diplomacy, Counterterrorism, and Minority Protection

November 10, 2025 Diana Zapata 1

Published November 10, 2025 A New Chapter in U.S.–Syria Relations Ahmed al‑Sharaa, Syria’s newly installed leader, arrives in Washington this week to meet President Donald Trump, marking a historic moment in U.S.–Syria diplomacy. Al‑Sharaa’s rise […]

Israel hands over bodies of 30 Palestinians as ceasefire agreement edges forward

October 31, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Palestinian kids look into a Red Cross vehicles carrying the bodies of two people believed to be deceased hostages handed over by Hamas make their way toward the Kissufim border crossing with Israel, to be […]

Reporting from Syria: How the Fight Against ISIS Gained Women’s Rights in Kurdish-led Rojava, Syria

October 29, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Women of the Bethnahrain Women’s Protection Forces, a Christian women’s militia in Rojava, Syria. Photo courtesy of ANF. Published October 29, 2025 In northern Syria, where years of war have reshaped communities and boundaries, one […]

PKK Withdraws Fighters from Turkey to Northern Iraq: A Step Toward Peace?

October 26, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) fighters, who reportedly withdrew form Turkey with their weapons, stand to attention during a ceremony in the Qandil area of Northern Iraq, Sunday, Oct 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Rashid Yahya) Published October […]

Iran’s Record Surge in Executions Sparks Global Outcry: 280 Hanged in October Alone

October 26, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

A record 280 people were executed in October, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran.AFP via Getty Images Published October 26, 2025 Iran has witnessed an alarming surge in executions, with a record […]

Marco Rubio Pushes for UN-Backed Multinational Force to Stabilize Gaza

October 26, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media at the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Israel, October 24, 2025. (Fadel Senna/Pool Photo via AP) Published October 26, 2025 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

Faith, Access, and Controversy: The Implications of Tommy Robinson’s Denied Entry to Al-Aqsa

October 26, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Robinson is known for his anti-Islam agitation and has been convicted of crimes relating to it [Getty] Published October 26, 2025 British activist Tommy Robinson’s recent visit to Israel—and his reported refusal of entry to […]

Backfire: Biden Finally Responds to Peace Deal, But with Unexpected Admission That He Failed on Everything

October 15, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Published October 15, 2025 President Joe Biden’s reaction to the recent peace deal between Israel and Hamas has sparked criticism and political backlash after his remarks appeared to highlight the very failures his administration has […]

Hamas Agrees to Release Israeli Hostages, End Gaza War Under Trump’s Peace Plan

October 5, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published October 5, 2025 President Donald Trump announced on October 4, 2025, that Israel has agreed to an “initial withdrawal line” in Gaza, a significant step in the ongoing peace negotiations. This development, shared with […]

Israel will advance 1st phase of US plan to end Gaza war, hopes to announce release of hostages soon

October 5, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published October 5, 2025 The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are advancing with the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, focusing on securing the release of 48 hostages held by […]

“Greta Thunberg Detained: Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla Amid Global Outcry”

October 3, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published October 3, 2025 Israeli naval forces intercepted 39 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla on Thursday, detaining dozens of activists—including prominent climate advocate Greta Thunberg and several European lawmakers. The flotilla, comprising over 40 […]

California Imam Warns of Alleged Global Islamization

October 3, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published October 3, 2025 When California-based Imam Uthman ibn Farooq recently declared that Islam would one day dominate the globe, his words reverberated far beyond his mosque. In a fiery sermon, the imam proclaimed that […]

‘Absolutely Disastrous’: UK Opposition Leader Rips Starmer’s Palestinian Recognition as Catastrophic ‘Reward for Terror’

September 22, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Published September 22, 2025 Opposition Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch blasted Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recognition of a Palestinian state as “absolutely disastrous,” charging it hands Hamas terrorists a victory while leaving Israeli hostages “languishing […]

Hamas’ Deadly Playbook: Using Gaza’s Civilians as Shields in War

September 21, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Published September 21, 2025 As Gaza reels from another round of deadly Israeli airstrikes that killed more than 40 people, the finger of responsibility points not only at the bombs but at Hamas itself. Behind […]

UK, Canada and Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood

September 21, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Published September 21, 2025 In a coordinated move that reverberated across international politics, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state. The decision, announced just days before the UN […]

President Trump demands Bagram Air Base back, threatens Afghanistan: ‘BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!’

September 21, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

An Afghan Taliban government official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram air base was “not possible,” after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back. (AP) Published September 21, 2025 […]

France demands release of 3 citizens held in Iran after Tehran floats prisoner swap

September 12, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Protesters rally for the release of French teacher Cecile Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris from Iranian prison, at Place de la Republique in Paris, France, on March 23, 2024. (Kiran RIDLEY / AFP) Published […]

UN overwhelmingly endorses call to establish Palestinian state without Hamas

September 12, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

Published September 12, 2025 In a dramatic display of global sentiment, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly endorsed a call for the establishment of a Palestinian state—explicitly excluding Hamas from leadership. The non-binding resolution, passed […]

Hostages, Hamas, and High Stakes: Inside Trump’s Push for a Gaza Ceasefire

September 8, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published September 8, 2025 President Trump announced that the U.S. is in “very deep negotiations” with Hamas to secure the release of Israeli hostages, warning the group that refusal would bring severe consequences. Over the […]

The Long Road Back: Repatriation and Recovery in Post-Conflict Syria

September 7, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published September 7, 2025 Nearly half a million Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland from Türkiye since December 8, 2024, following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. As of September 7, 2025, Turkish Interior […]

Iran Carries Out Death Sentence Over Security Officer’s Killing During 2022 Mahsa Amini protests

September 7, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

In this frame grab, from video taken by an individual not employed by The Associated Press and obtained by the AP outside Iran, Iranian police arrive to disperse a protest to mark 40 days since […]

Regional Powers Push Back: Egypt, Qatar Reject Netanyahu’s Gaza Displacement Remarks

September 7, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty speaks during a press conference with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos (not pictured) at the Foreign Ministry in Nicosia, Cyprus, September 5, 2025. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights Published […]

Hezbollah Conditions Support on Israel’s Pullback as Lebanon Pushes Army Disarmament Plan

September 6, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and members of the cabinet stand as they attend a cabinet session to discuss the army’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Lebanon, […]

Displaced Bedouin Families in Limbo Amidst Sectarian Conflict in Southern Syria

September 6, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published September 6, 2025 In the wake of escalating sectarian violence in Syria’s southern provinces, thousands of Bedouin families have been forcibly displaced from their homes in Sweida and are now seeking refuge in neighboring […]

Rep. Mike Lawler, Lawmakers Call on Trump to Bar Iran U.N. Visit: ‘They Are Criminals Who Fuel Terrorism’

September 5, 2025 MeighTimbol 0

Published September 5, 2025 Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) on Thursday spearheaded a congressional letter to President Donald Trump urging him to block Iranian regime officials from entering the United States for the upcoming United Nations […]

Israel Plans to Move Hundreds of Thousands of Palestinians from Gaza: Report

August 19, 2025 Diana Zapata 0

| Published August 19, 2025 Israel’s Consideration of Large-Scale Palestinian Relocation 1. Exploratory Talks with African Nations Associated Press (about 6 days ago) reports that Israel is in confidential discussions with South Sudan regarding the […]

France urges Israel to abandon controversial West Bank E1 settlement plan

August 17, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a map that shows the E1 settlement project during a press conference near the settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank on August 14, 2025. © Ohad Zwigenberg, AP […]

Netanyahu insists on comprehensive deal for all hostages; won’t end war unless all his demands met

August 17, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

Protesters light a bonfire on Tel Aviv’s Begin Road as they call for the release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, August 16, 2025. (Aviv Hassidov / Pro-Democracy Protest Movement) | Published August 17, 2025 At […]

Mossad chief meets Qatari leader in Doha as Israel shuts door on partial hostage deal

August 16, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

David Barnea met with Qatari Prime Minister Abdulrahman al-Thani in hopes of restarting the peace talks, according to reports. | Published August 16, 2025 Mossad Chief Meets Qatari Leader in Doha as Israel Shuts Door on […]

Hezbollah Chief Threatens ‘No Life In Lebanon’ If Government Moves To Disarm It

August 16, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

| Published August 16, 2025 This comes after President Joseph Aoun told a senior Iranian official on Tuesday that no group in Lebanon is permitted to bear arms or rely on foreign backing. Hezbollah Threatens […]

Syria’s Ancient Christian Communities: A Silent Exodus Amid Escalating Violence

August 11, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

In a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The attack […]

“The Graveyard of Influence: Iran’s Stand Against the Zangezur Corridor”

August 11, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

US President Donald Trump holds the hands of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as they shake hands between each other during a trilateral signing event, at the White House, in […]

Trump Calls for Full Middle East Participation in Abraham Accords After Iran’s Nuclear Arsenal Claim

August 11, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan display their copies of signed agreements during a ceremony at the White House, September 15, […]

U.N. Expert Dismayed to Report Afghanistan’s Taliban Oppress Women

August 8, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

| Published August 8, 2025 Taliban Weaponizes Justice to Oppress Women—U.N. Expert Sounds Alarm U.N. special rapporteur Richard Bennett denounced the Taliban’s systematic dismantling of Afghanistan’s legal and judicial framework, describing it as a weapon […]

Crime Skyrocketing in Israel’s Arab Community, Now Has Third-Highest Murder Rate in Developed World

August 7, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

Israel Police, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons | Published August 7, 2025 In the heart of Israel, beyond the headlines of regional conflict and high-tech innovation, another battle is raging—one that is tearing […]

Objective Truth about Extremism: An Economist’s Analysis of Jihadist Impact on Technological Regression

August 7, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

RAWA, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons | Published August 7, 2025 🌍 Global Terrorism Context As of 2023, terrorism deaths declined globally by about 9%, although this was uneven across regions. Outside Afghanistan, […]

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Iran’s supreme leader is fading into the shadows

August 1, 2025 Diana Zapata Comments Off

| Published July 31, 2025 🌓 From Supreme to Shadow: Khamenei’s Waning Influence Public absence & limited visibility: At age 86, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has withdrawn increasingly from the spotlight. He now delivers rare, terse video […]