Politics
Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Israel has formally concluded the legal proceedings against five soldiers previously charged with the sexual abuse of a Palestinian detainee at a military detention facility. This
Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon
On Thu, Mar 12, 2026, Israel conducted air strikes on Beirut, specifically targeting the Bashoura neighborhood and the southern suburbs. The Israeli military also issued evacuation
Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash on the ground in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa
Clashes occurred as Israeli forces initiated a landing operation near the Lebanon-Syria border. Hezbollah confirmed its fighters' involvement, according to the Lebanese National Ne
Israel kills father, daughter in Gaza as genocide continues amid wider war
On Sat, Mar 7, 2026, an Israeli drone attack in central Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulted in the deaths of a father and his daughter. A subsequent attack in the same area led to
IWD 2026, The Women Who Move Us: Vinny Sharma, Senior Marketing Director, Asia Pacific Japan, Europe and Middle East Africa, Securonix
Vinny Sharma is Senior Marketing Director, Asia Pacific Japan, Europe and Middle East Africa, Securonix .
RedAlert Mobile Espionage Campaign Exploits Trojanized Rocket Alert App to Spy on Civilians
A newly identified mobile espionage campaign, called "RedAlert," has emerged during the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict. This operation exploits wartime anxiety and reliance on early-
Iran’s succession question: Rouhani’s name resurfaces amid leadership void
Hassan Rouhani, Iran's former president from 2013 to 2021, has played a significant role in the country's political landscape.
Canada PM Carney says unable to rule out military role in Iran war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has addressed the potential for Canada's military involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Concurrently, he criticized the recent
Iran‑Nexus APT ‘Dust Specter’ Hits Iraqi Officials with AI‑Assisted Malware and Novel RATs
In January 2026, a cyberattack targeting government officials in Iraq was identified. The threat group, known as Dust Specter, impersonated Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to de
Israeli forces bomb hotel in Beirut, residential building in Lebanon’s east
On Wed, Mar 4, 2026, Israeli military operations targeted various locations in Lebanon, including a hotel in the capital, Beirut, and a residential area in Baalbek. These actions a
Crypto News Today: Binance Open Interest Drops 25% as Traders Deleverage and Capital Rotates Into Pepeto’s Presale
On Binance, the open interest has declined by approximately 25% since the start of the year, from 130,800 BTC to 97,680 BTC. This reduction in leverage represents the lowest level
Israel intensifies war on Lebanon after Hezbollah attack
On Mon, the Lebanese government announced significant policy changes in response to recent hostilities involving Hezbollah and Israel. An emergency cabinet meeting led by Prime Min
Anti-war candidates pose early test for US Democrats after attacks on Iran
The 2024 election cycle has presented challenges for the Democratic Party, prompting discussions about its future direction. Two candidates, Nida Allam and Kat Abughazaleh, are lau
AWS Power Outage in Middle East Triggers Major Disruption to EC2 and Networking Services
On Sun, Mar 1, 2026, a power outage occurred in the AWS me-central-1 region due to an incident involving external objects striking a data center. This led to sparks and a subsequen
Iran death toll reaches 555 as US, Israel escalate attacks
Recent military engagements in the Middle East have resulted in significant casualties and damage across multiple regions. The Iranian Red Crescent Society reports that at least 55
Lebanese PM bans Hezbollah’s military activities after attack on Israel
On Mon, Mar 2, 2026, Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a prohibition on Hezbollah's military activities, restricting its operations to the political sphere. This decis
US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll
Recent data from a Gallup poll indicates a significant change in US public opinion regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israel’s top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working
On Fri, Mar 1, 2026, Israel's Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction allowing international aid agencies to continue their operations in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian t
Economy|Israel-Palestine conflictWhen money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?Severe cash shortage in Gaza adds hardship to people’s daily lives.
Residents of Gaza City are encountering significant financial challenges due to a severe cash flow problem. With limited access to physical cash, many are turning to alternative pa
Israeli attacks on police sites kill six in southern, central Gaza
On Fri, Nov 11, 2025, Israeli drone strikes resulted in the deaths of six individuals in the Gaza Strip. The attacks targeted police posts in the Bureij refugee camp and the al-Maw
‘I was so isolated’: Pro-Palestine activist attempted suicide in UK prison
London, United Kingdom – Charlotte Head, formerly involved in supporting victims of domestic violence, became associated with the "Filton 24," a group of pro-Palestine activists al
Poland charges ex-intel chiefs for using Israel’s Pegasus spyware
On Wed, Polish prosecutors announced criminal charges against two former intelligence chiefs for using the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware, which allegedly compromised sensitive infor
Greek court finds 4 guilty in major 2022 spyware scandal
A Greek court has sentenced four individuals, including two from Israel, to prison in connection with a wiretapping scandal involving the illegal use of Predator spyware. The softw
Syria faces twin battles as Assad loyalists and ISIL attack in west, east
Recent clashes between Syrian internal security forces and the militia known as Saraya al-Jawad in Latakia have resulted in four fatalities.
Lebanon’s second airport could receive passengers by summer, officials say
The Lebanese government has initiated plans to reopen Rene Mouawad International Airport in Qlayaat, located in northern Lebanon. The airport is expected to commence operations in
Calls for justice grow after Israeli settlers kill another US citizen
A 19-year-old United States citizen, Nasrallah Abu Siyam, was killed in the occupied West Bank. The US Department of State emphasized the safety and security of Americans as its to
‘Anti-Palestinian repression’: Legal experts document hundreds of UK cases
London, United Kingdom – The European Legal Support Center (ELSC) has reported 964 verified cases of what it describes as "anti-Palestinian repression" in the United Kingdom from J
US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations
The United States Department of Justice has initiated legal action against the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging that the institution's administration ignore
Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings
Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have refuted claims regarding a purported power grab by former President Hassan Rouhani amid recent nationwide protests. The allegations were des
US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned
The United States has announced plans to offer consular services at the Efrat settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, set to commence on Fri, Feb 26, 2026.