Politics

Why Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit matters for Pakistan’s security
On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for his second official visit to Israel.
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Several international aid organizations have requested the intervention of Israel’s Supreme Court to continue their operations in the Gaza Strip and other regions within the occupi

Kashmir, spying, demolitions: How Modi’s India embraced ‘Israel model’
In November 2019, Sandeep Chakravorty, India's then Consul General in New York, suggested the adoption of an "Israeli model" in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Smart Bricks raises $5M led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) to Build the AI Infrastructure Layer for Global Real Estate
Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, aiming to create an AI infrastructure layer for global real estate investment.

Lebanon’s army tells soldiers to act after post comes under Israeli fire
The Lebanese army has attributed an incident near an observation post on the southern border to Israeli actions. The attack occurred on Tuesday, in the Marjayoun region, involving

News|ISIL/ISISSyria moves out last residents of ISIL-linked desert campOfficial Fadi al-Qassem says all residents have left al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of alleged ISIL (ISIS) members.
Syrian authorities have announced the complete evacuation and closure of a remote camp that previously housed relatives of alleged ISIL (ISIS) members. The final group of residents

Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public
On February 17, 2026, the Lebanese government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, implemented increases in petrol taxes and value-added taxes (VAT).

How Modi ‘broke down walls’ between India, Israel – at Palestine’s expense
New Delhi, India – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel on Tue, Feb 25, 2025, marking his second official visit to the nation. This visit highlights the

Israeli settlers deface, set fire to West Bank mosque during Ramadan
On Mon, Feb 23, 2026, Israeli settlers reportedly defaced and set fire to the Abu Bakr as-Siddiq Mosque, located between the towns of Sarra and Tal near Nablus in the West Bank. Th

Iranian students rally as universities reopen after nationwide protests
On Sun, Feb 21, 2026, Iranian universities in Tehran and across the country witnessed significant student demonstrations following a reopening after nationwide protests. The protes
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in strikes on Gaza during Ramadan
On Sat, Feb 18, 2026, Israeli air strikes resulted in the death of at least two individuals in Gaza. This incident marks a breach in the truce agreement with Hamas, established ove

Small but mighty: Colombia’s Muslim community celebrates Ramadan
Colombia's Muslim community, though small, is characterized by its diversity and historical roots. With an estimated population of 85,000 to 100,000 Muslims, they represent less th

Twelve Palestine Action activists granted bail
Twelve activists associated with the Palestine Action group, previously charged with breaking into the British site of an Israel-linked defense firm, have been released on bail. Th

Israeli attacks kill at least 12 people, injure dozens across Lebanon
Israeli military operations have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 individuals in eastern and southern Lebanon, marking a violation of the 2024 ceasefire agreement with the arm

No Ramadan joy, respite for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel
As of Thu, Feb 18, 2026, the situation in Gaza remains critical despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States in October. Many families, including that of Nisreen Nas

Venezuela’s Rodriguez, Colombia’s Petro say they will meet ‘soon’
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced a bilateral meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro to address security, economic, and energy topics.

Israel installed security at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment for ex-PM Barak
Recent investigations have revealed the involvement of the Israeli government in the installation of security equipment and access control at a Manhattan apartment building managed

US is withdrawing all 1,000 troops from Syria: WSJ report
The United States is planning to withdraw approximately 1,000 military personnel from Syria, according to a report citing multiple US officials.

Les Wexner: How the billionaire enabled Jeffrey Epstein’s rise
In a private session in Ohio on Wed, Feb 18, 2026, Leslie Wexner was questioned by United States lawmakers regarding Jeffrey Epstein's financial rise and Wexner's involvement. Five

UN says Israel is stoking ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza, West Bank
A report from the United Nations Human Rights Office highlights the impact of Israel’s military actions and blockade on Gaza.

Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000 as independent data verify loss
Recent independent research has verified that the human cost of the conflict in the Gaza Strip has exceeded initial estimates, with more than 75,000 violent deaths reported by earl
A New Era for Sovereign Wealth: EDENA To Bring $100B onto Canton Network via Cantor8
Infrastructure Development: EDENA has launched an autonomous infrastructure to streamline sovereign asset settlement, minimizing manual processes and human errors. Global Collabora

Young Palestinian shot, killed by Israeli settlers northeast of Jerusalem
A Palestinian man, Nasrallah Abu Siyam, aged 19, was killed on Wed, Oct 11, 2023, in the occupied West Bank during an attack by Israeli settlers, accompanied by Israeli forces. Fou

‘Proof of concept’? What Trump can achieve in first Board of Peace meeting
Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump will conduct the inaugural “Board of Peace” summit in Washington, DC. This event aims to address skepticism surrounding the re

News|Donald TrumpDiplomats slam Israel’s Gaza ‘ceasefire’ violations, West Bank push at UNSCUN Security Council to meet Wednesday evening to address Gaza ‘ceasefire’ and Israeli plans to expand West Bank control.
During a recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, international diplomats criticized Israel for its intensified control over the occupied West Bank and ongoing restri

Leila Shahid, Palestinian diplomat, dies in France aged 76
Leila Shahid, the pioneering female diplomat representing Palestine internationally, has passed away at the age of 76. Her family reported that she died at her residence in souther

Pro-Palestine activists acquitted of burglary at Israeli arms site in UK
All defendants in the Filton24 case in the United Kingdom have been acquitted of aggravated burglary at a UK branch of Elbit Systems in Bristol. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

Hamas: Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ must stop Israel’s killing in Gaza
Hamas has urged the U.S.-established Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump, to intervene in what it describes as Israel's ongoing violations of the Gaza deal. This agreemen

US immigration judge rejects Trump bid to deport Columbia student Mahdawi
An immigration judge in the United States has rejected an attempt by the administration of President Donald Trump to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a student at Columbia University. The de

‘Jordan is next’: West Bank annexation signals ‘silent transfer’
The recent approval by the Israeli cabinet to register large areas of the occupied West Bank as "state land" under the Israeli Ministry of Justice has prompted significant concern
