Weddings resume in Gaza, although on smaller scale, due to post-war challenges
Since the destruction of roughly 93 percent of hotels and wedding halls, celebrations are now held at private homes or modest venues.
Middle East
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Thirty-four Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected ISIS terrorists in Syria
Iranian director unveils film confronting Tehran's Evin prison torture
Her film Roya tells the story of a fictional teacher detained in Evin, but it is also deeply personal for Mohammadi, who has been arrested multiple times in Iran on charges of propaganda.
Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks
The drill, named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait," aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of "possible security and military threats," Tasnim reported.
Araghchi, IAEA chief talk uranium enrichment as Rubio says making deal with US will be 'difficult'
Making a deal with Iran will be difficult, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest.
Lebanese Sunni leader Saad Hariri signals political comeback ahead of Lebanon elections - analysis
Hariri is angling to return to politics as he marks the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
‘We are prepared to move from defense to offense’: Israel signals harder line in Gaza
Military leaders warn that failure to disarm Hamas could trigger renewed operations even as diplomacy moves forward.
Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny
The Taliban’s governance remains deeply controversial. Since returning to power in 2021, the group has imposed sweeping restrictions on women and girls and enforcing strict social rules.
Damascus says it took over Ash Shaddadi base as part of US-coordination framework
In a short statement, the defense authority in Damascus said its army assumed control of the facility south of Al Hasakah city. The announcement did not specify when the transfer took place.
Taliban will offer aid to Tehran if US strikes Iran, group spokesperson confirms
Mujahid clarified that the Taliban would show sympathy and possibly cooperate with Iran if requested, but the group is not committing to joining a retaliatory war against the US.
EU warns Iranian regime's protest crackdowns may constitute crimes against humanity
The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for an end to the violence and repression, “including arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and torture.”
Officials signal delays ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire Phase II
Recently, top IDF sources predicted it would take months before the Palestinian technocratic committee would actually start to have a concrete impact on the Palestinians' lives in Gaza.
