Mural of rapper Macklemore painted in Gaza after Sheeran tour furor
The mural, on a slab that leans against ruined buildings surrounded by rubble, depicts the "Thrift Shop" rapper raising a fist in the air.
Middle East
Saudi Aramco suspends European crude deliveries after East-West pipeline attack - report
Qatar signs agreement with UN to bring 1.3 million liters of fuel to Gaza
EU Operation Aspides raised alert level of its ships after Houthi attacks, Kallas says
Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN agency says
The UN described the new fighting as a crisis layered atop Yemen’s long-running humanitarian emergency.
Sharaa secretly building up Syrian military, raising red flags in Israeli security community
Instead of investing in infrastructure, rebuilding the country, or improving the welfare of civilians who suffered through 15 years of war, the extremist regime is focusing on an arms buildup.
Saudi Arabia reaches out to Houthis through Oman for ceasefire, direct negotiations - report
According to the Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, the aim is first to discuss the Houthis' humanitarian demands and then attempt to reach a comprehensive agreement.
Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows
Satellite imagery shows Iran restoring the heavily damaged Taleghan 2 facility and adding apparent protection against future strikes.
Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report
Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report.
Saudis reportedly seek talks with Houthis, satellite reveals Iran nuclear site reconstruction
US sanctions crypto exchange tied to Iran, Hormuz • Saudi Arabia welcomes move towards F-35 deal • Report: IRGC struck Togo-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz
NGO B’Tselem report presents baseless claims of Israel dismantling Palestinian life in West Bank
WEST BANK AFFAIRS: B’Tselem accuses Israel of systematically dismantling Palestinian life in the West Bank, as Israel calls its central claim baseless.
US approves possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Word of the potential deal first spread in late 2025, leading many to question whether Saudi Arabia obtaining F-35’s would pose a challenge to Israel’s military advantage in the region.
Iran recently shot down at least two MQ-1 American military drones, US officials say - report
The report follows claims by regime state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday that Iran shot down an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says he has a 'big decision coming up' regarding whether or not to 'annihilate' Iran
Regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York, Trump told Axios that he "may" meet with the Likud leader.
