Shura Council completes preparations for 55th session
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud announced that the Council’s General Secretariat has completed preparations for the opening of the second ordinary session of the Council’s second legislative term, marking its 55th annual session. He noted that t»»»
Romania secures two new EU strategic raw materials projects
Romania now has five projects recognised as strategic under the European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), following the European Commission’s announcement of 46 new projects across 16 member states. The Romanian projects cover battery recycling, graphite extraction and magnesium productio»»»
Who is funding protests in India? Harish Salve alleges foreign links, seeks probe
The former Solicitor General claims external forces are trying to destabilise the country New Delhi: Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has alleged that foreign funding and external interference are behind certain protests in India, claiming that attempts are being m»»»
MoJ launches revamped Official Gazette, Al Meezan legal portals
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched new websites for the Official Gazette and Qatar’s Al Meezan Legal Portal, introducing an integrated digital platform designed to improve access to national legislation, enhance legal transparency and support Qatar’s digital transformation agen»»»
Americas...:First Post-First-Round Poll Gives Flavio Bolsona...
By Staff, Agencies Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has taken a six-percentage-point lead over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the first opinion poll conducted since the country’s October 4 presidential election first round. The PoderData/Aya poll, released on Thursday ahead of the October»»»
Voices:Two Years Later, I Came Back to You
By Fatima Haydar Two year... Two years since we lost you, Sayyed. I remember sitting down to write about your first anniversary and wondering how a year could possibly have passed. Now, another year is gone. And somehow, this one feels different. Not because the loss has become easier. But because »»»
Voices:Rezaei to Al-Ahed: Sayyed Nasrallah’s Legacy Lives on...
By Mokhtar Haddad Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei said that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Martyr of the Resistance, “was not merely the secretary-general of a political movement or the leader of a Resistance group. Over several decades, he becam»»»
Voices:Washington’s Unintended Admission: The Bill to Destro...
By Mohamad Hammoud A proposal introduced in the United States Senate with the explicit objective of disarming Hezbollah contains an inadvertent admission about why the movement remains so deeply rooted in Lebanese society. Introduced in August 2026 as the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Suppo»»»
Voices:Two Years After Sayyed Nasrallah: A Resistance Idea T...
By Sondoss Al-Asaad Two years after the martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the region continues to grapple with the consequences of the absence of one of its most prominent resistance figures. His martyrdom was not merely the demise of a political leader;»»»
Voices:Hajj Majed: One of the Resistance’s Early Pioneers
By Latifa Al-Husseini He was among the pioneers of the generation that founded the resistance. Hajj Mohammad Jaafar Qasir – Hajj Majed – joined the path of the mujahideen and took up the struggle against the occupiers of the land at an early age. From his hometown of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, the founda»»»
Voices:“Israel” and the Horn of Africa: A Forgotten Connecti...
By Fatima Haydar The latest rift between Ethiopia and Eritrea is being seen as just another episode in a long and bitter history between two neighboring countries. But that is only part of the story. But what lies beneath this dispute is a wider struggle over territory, ports, military might and ac»»»
Voices:When the Numbers Come with a Narrative: Questions Ove...
By Fatima Haydar Kpler’s latest assessment of Iranian oil shipments has quickly become part of a broader story about the impact of the US blockade. The headline finding is striking: no crude was recorded as being loaded onto tankers in September. But the more striking question is how much certainty»»»
Voices:The Soil Underfoot: Has “Israel” Brought Biological T...
By Mohamad Hammoud The most invasive revolution in targeted surveillance no longer relies solely on hovering drones, satellite tracking, or compromised cellphones- it may now operate directly beneath our feet, supplementing traditional reconnaissance with biological tracking. Evidence published in »»»
Voices:October 7: The Day the World Was Exposed to Its Own R...
By Mohamad Hammoud How Gaza stripped away the masks of Western human rights, Muslim solidarity and international justice. October 7, 2023, unleashed a political tsunami whose waves traveled far beyond Gaza. It did not create the world’s contradictions; it exposed them, forcing nations, institutions»»»
Infograph-Reader:The Word That Defeated the Tank: The Art of...
Infographics by Abir Qanso This infographic series deconstructs the 6 pillars of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's psychological warfare strategy. From building credibility with both Lebanese and "Israeli" audiences by telling the truth on the battlefield, to carefully timed appearances, boosting the moral»»»
Infograph-Reader:Gaza: 3 Years of War and Destruction
By Abir Qanso 3 Years of "Israeli" war and destruction, the beseized Gaza Strip suffered losses on several fields.»»»
Infograph-Reader:65% of Americans Disapprove Trump Administr...
By Abir Qanso Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the US war on Iran, with 65% expressing disapproval and 33% approving, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.»»»
Iran:Pezeshkian to Putin: Iran Not to Leave Negotiating Tabl...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while firmly rejecting US unilateralism, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that the Islamic Republic will not walk away from the negotiating table even as Washington continues its attacks. »»»
International News:3 Aircraft Carriers soon in ME, Pentagon ...
By Staff, Agencies The US military is preparing options for renewed war on Iran as three aircraft carriers are soon to be in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump has said he will not attack Iran before the US midterm elections. The Pentagon has developed plans, ordered by Trump, for stri»»»
Middle East...:Saudi Strikes on Sanaa Injure Civilians, Dest...
By Staff, Agencies Saudi airstrikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa early Friday, causing injuries and damaging a large number of homes. The strikes destroyed two factories in the capital, one producing textiles and the other construction materials, the correspondent reported. In detail, Yemen's Saba »»»
United States:65% of Americans Disapprove Iran War Handling
By Staff, Agencies Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the US war on Iran, with 65% expressing disapproval and 33% approving, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. Public opposition to the war on Iran has increased since March, when 61% disappr»»»
United States:US Military Plans Public Livestream of Soldier...
By Staff, Agencies US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced plans to livestream the execution of former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan, who was sentenced to death for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas in 2009, arguing that the public should witness the consequences of such crime»»»
Middle East...:Yemeni Forces Repel Saudi-Backed Advance Towa...
By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) targeted Saudi-backed forces attempting to advance toward the southern side of Bab al-Mandab from Lahj, a military source told Saba News Agency on Friday. According to the source, the attack was repelled, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries am»»»
United Kingdom:UK Arrests Two Latvian Nationals Over Breach ...
By Staff, Agencies British counterterrorism police have arrested two Latvian nationals accused of breaking into a military installation in Cambridgeshire that hosts major US and NATO intelligence operations, days after a separate security scare at another American military base triggered allegation»»»
Russia:Russian Envoy: Zelensky Risking Ukrainian Lives With ...
By Staff, Agencies Russia’s ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Dmitry Polyansky, accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of disregarding the well-being of Ukrainians by continuing attacks against Moscow despite Russian retaliation against Ukraine’s military»»»
Palestine:IOM: Nearly Two Million Palestinians in Gaza Need ...
By Staff, Agencies Nearly two million Palestinians in Gaza still require emergency shelter assistance, while humanitarian organizations have secured enough supplies to meet only around 17% of winter-related needs, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned Friday. IOM Director Genera»»»
Africa...:Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Troop Incursion Into T...
By Staff, Agencies Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of deploying troops deep into its territory and warned that it may have to defend itself against an “all-out invasion,” escalating tensions between the two former allies. Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos alleged that Eritrean forces, including mecha»»»
Iran:Iran Accuses France of Nuclear Double Standards
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has accused France of seeking to preserve its monopoly over military power while restricting other countries’ peaceful nuclear activities. In a post on X on Friday, Baghaei responded to French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks »»»
Iran:Pezeshkian Reaffirms Diplomacy, Rejects US Unilateralis...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while rejecting US unilateralism, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that Iran will not leave the negotiating table despite continued US attacks. Speaking during a meeting with Putin on the side»»»
Iran:Qalibaf to Rubio: You will kneel, Western Arrogance wil...
By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has delivered a historical rebuke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s imperialist rhetoric, warning that foreign powers seeking to erase ancient civilizations will ultimately face historic humiliation and defeat. In a post on X»»»
Iran:IRG Strikes LPG Carrier, Warns of Wider Action against ...
By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] confirmed that its naval forces have struck a giant liquefied petroleum gas [LPG] carrier in the Strait of Hormuz attempting to pass through an "illegal route" south of the strategic waterway. In a statement on Friday, the IRG warned that actio»»»
Voices:Why Was “Israel” Unable to Bring the War Against Hezb...
By Jihad Haidar The outcome of the confrontation between “Israel” and Hezbollah reveals a strategic paradox that warrants closer examination. Despite “Israel’s” and the United States’ military, intelligence, and technological superiority, and the heavy sacrifices Hezbollah has made at the leadershi»»»
Europe...:French Cargo Workers Block “Elbit” Systems Shipmen...
By Staff, Agencies Employees of a French cargo company refused to load a security shipment from “Israeli” security firm “Elbit” Systems onto an “El Al” aircraft scheduled to depart Paris for "Israel" on Saturday evening, Ynet reported on Friday. “Israeli” security officials have intervened to addre»»»
International News:Washington Suspends Sanctions on Russian ...
By Staff, Agencies The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary sanctions waiver on the Russian fuel trade amid skyrocketing global prices. The move allows the sale, delivery, offloading, and import of Russian diesel, including to the United States, until at least April 7, 2027. The announc»»»
Lebanon:“Israeli” Drone Strike Injures Six in East Lebanon n...
By Staff, Agencies As part of the continuous “Israeli” aggression on Lebanon, “Israeli” military drone strike near the Lebanon-Syria border has injured six people, including five Syrian nationals and one Lebanese citizen. “The ‘Israeli’ attack near the town of Hawsh Al-Sayyed Ali in the Hermel dist»»»
Europe...:France: Over 100 Education Workers Injured in Stud...
By Staff, Agencies More than 100 education workers have been injured during ongoing high school protests across France, Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Friday, as demonstrations over deteriorating school conditions and teacher shortages continue to spread. “Yesterday, the number of injur»»»
United States:Trump Mad over Nobel Winner, Eyes Peace Prize
By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump criticized the Nobel Peace Prize committee on Friday after failing to receive the 2026 award, devoting a lengthy portion of a campaign-style speech in Syracuse, New York, to attacking the decision and threatening Iran. Speaking at an event intended to su»»»
Yemen:New Saudi Aggression Targets Yemen.
By Staff, Agencies The Yemeni SABA news agency announced that Saudi forces targeted several areas in Saada Governorate with missiles. A local source told the agency that the missile strikes hit various areas in the districts of Kitaf, Al-Buqaa, Sahar, and Aal Salem. Elsewhere, SABA reported that th»»»
United States:65% of Americans Disapprove Trump Administrati...
By Abir Qanso Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of the US war on Iran, with 65% expressing disapproval and 33% approving, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.»»»
Palestine:More than 100 NGOs: Gaza Ceasefire Exists in Name ...
By Staff, Agencies One year after the so-called ceasefire in Gaza was reached with United States backing, it exists only on paper, according to more than 100 humanitarian, human rights and civil society organizations. “The ceasefire exists in name only, with ‘Israeli’ forces continuing to kill and »»»
Europe...:EU Faces Winter Gas Shortfall as Depleted Reserves...
By Staff, Agencies The European Union could reportedly face a natural gas shortfall of up to 14 billion cubic meters this winter, equivalent to around seven percent of its demand, as depleted reserves, constrained global supplies, and reduced Russian liquefied natural gas [LNG] imports increase pre»»»
Iran:Leader’s Advisor to Rubio: You’ve No Right to Lecture O...
By Staff, Agencies The senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei Ali Akbar Velayati has warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio against “lecturing others on morality” after he glorified ancient Greeks’ wartime resistance while trying to disparage the Iran»»»
Middle East...:Reports of Evacuation at Riyadh Airport After...
By Staff, Agencies People were reportedly evacuated from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday after witnesses said they heard an explosion, raising concerns over a possible new attack days after the Yemeni Armed Forces announced several operations targeting the facility. Saudi aut»»»
Iran:Bloomberg: Iran’s Missile Capacity Complicates US, ’Isr...
By Staff, Agencies Iran’s missile stockpiles and domestic military production capabilities allow Tehran to replenish and strengthen its defensive capacity, complicating US and "Israeli" military calculations, according to a Bloomberg report. The report said Iran’s retaliatory capabilities, demonstr»»»
Syria:’Israeli’ Forces Establish Temporary Checkpoint in Dam...
By Staff, Agencies An "Israeli" occupation military patrol comprising three vehicles advanced into the western Damascus countryside and established a temporary checkpoint on the road linking the villages of Arna and Darbal, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The patrol reportedly»»»
Europe...:Zelensky Slams Trump Over Russian Diesel Sanctions...
By Staff, Agencies Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has criticized US President Donald Trump for lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports, accusing Washington of reaching an agreement with Moscow without Kiev’s involvement. Zelensky described the decision as “definitely unfair” and “definit»»»
United States:Gunman Kills Nine, Including Two Children, in ...
By Staff, Agencies A gunman opened fire at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, killing at least nine people, including two children, before taking his own life, according to local law enforcement. Police received a report of a shooting at a residence in Erie on Friday evening. Two women were found dead o»»»
Yemen:Yemeni Army Spox: Missile and Drone Strikes on Saudi A...
By Staff, Agencies Yemeni armed forces have announced a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting two Saudi airports in Riyadh and Dammam, along with oil and gas facilities operated by Aramco. In a statement issued on Sunday, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said th»»»
Lebanon:“Israeli” Artillery Fire Martyrs Retired Lebanese So...
By Staff, Agencies A retired Lebanese soldier was martyred on Sunday by artillery fire from “Israel” while inspecting his land during the annual olive harvest in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese army. The army identified the victim as retired First Adjutant Ali Abdul Hassan Sweidan, stat»»»
Iran:Leader’s Advisor Warns Iran’s Enemies Will Be Drowned i...
By Staff, Agencies Mohammad Mokhber, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that Iran’s adversaries will ultimately face defeat in the Persian Gulf as the United States seeks to impose a blockade on Iran following its failu»»»