US forces seize Chinese cargo ship while on its way to Iran with military equipment - WSJ
The ship was boarded on the Indian Ocean a month ago, with military equipment being seized, officials revealed to the Wall Street Journal.
Middle East
Joint Saudi-Emirati delegation arrives in south Yemen to defuse takeover by separatist group STC
Iran-backed militias reassert power in Iraq, proving the Islamic axis is still standing
Voices from the Arab press: Pope Leo and the Shi'ites
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel cooperate with UNRWA
A vote of 139 member nations passed the resolution. Only 12 countries voted against the resolution, and 19 others abstained.
Egyptian President Sisi to visit Washington for Trump meeting, may meet with Netanyahu - report
Subjects to be discussed at the meeting include the relations between Egypt and Israel in the aftermath of the war in Gaza.
Lebanese FM claims Israel intends to carry out military operation
Rajji said in the interview that Beirut was holding diplomatic talks to "prevent the expected Israeli attack."
Gaza demilitarization may begin as early as next month, US officials say
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz noted that the Security Council authorized the ISF to demilitarize Gaza by all means necessary, which may mean the use of force.
Heavy rains flood Gaza shelters, killing 12 and displacing thousands
Israel says it is meeting its obligations and accuses agencies of inefficiency and failing to prevent theft by Hamas, which the terror group denies.
IDF strikes in Lebanon, no changes in northern security measures
The IDF is striking in southern Lebanon, the military announced on Friday.
Iran's Araghchi to visit Beirut after Lebanese foreign minister declines trip to Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beirut for talks following a formal invitation from Lebanon’s FM, after the latter declined to visit Tehran due to "current conditions."
Iranian cyberwarfare officer led double life, spied for CIA, 'Atlantic' investigation reveals
Mohammad Hossein Tajik shared secrets with the CIA, providing information that led to the killing of top terrorists, until he was murdered while attempting to escape to Turkey.
Some 60% of journalists killed in Gaza were part of terrorist organizations - study
“The issue of Hamas’s propaganda is a high priority, and it uses a lot of media outlets abroad to talk about it,” said Shlomo Mofaz.
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
