Politics

Campaign to boycott Israel looks to future after Gaza ‘ceasefire’
Recent actions and policies concerning Israel, particularly regarding its operations in Gaza, have led to notable international responses.

Israel orders eviction of Bedouins as settlers target West Bank schools
The Israeli authorities have intensified displacement actions in the occupied West Bank, issuing expulsion orders to the Bedouin community east of Ramallah and increasing demolitio

Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza
Israel has announced the termination of humanitarian operations in Gaza conducted by Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) due to the organization's failure to pr

TAMECAT PowerShell-Based Backdoor Exfiltrates Login Credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrome
The PowerShell-based malware known as TAMECAT has been identified as a notable threat to enterprise security, focusing on extracting login credentials from Microsoft Edge and Chrom

MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced it will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff operating in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. T

UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has announced significant budgetary measures due to a financial shortfall of approximatel

Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban
On Wed, Jan 27, 2026, Israel's Supreme Court postponed its decision regarding the independent access of foreign journalists to Gaza. The court has extended the deadline for the gov

Al Jazeera denounces YouTube’s compliance with Israel’s ban on network
Al Jazeera has expressed disapproval of YouTube's adherence to an Israeli law that prohibits the network's livestreams within the country. This action follows an order by the Israe

UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel’s UNRWA demolitions
Eleven countries have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's demolition of the East Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugee

News|Syria's WarUS president praises Syrian leader al-Sharaa after offensive against SDFUS president praises al-Sharaa, who is due in Moscow on Wednesday to meet Russian President Putin, following Syrian army’s offensive against Kurdish-led SDF.
The United States has acknowledged recent developments in Syria following an offensive by the Syrian army against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which had previous

Why Middle East Investor Yazan Al Homsi Backs a $400M Company Over Its $2B Competitor
In the chemical recycling industry, a notable valuation disparity exists between PureCycle Technologies (NASDAQ: PCT) and Aduro Clean Technologies (NASDAQ: ADUR, CSE: ACT, FSE: 9D5

Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza
Oxfam has announced its decision not to disclose personal details of its Palestinian staff to Israel. This decision follows Israel's demand for detailed information from NGOs opera

Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide
Recent reports indicate significant developments in southern Gaza, particularly in the Rafah area. According to retired Israeli General Amir Avivi, Israel is undertaking constructi

Israeli and Palestinian captives and prisoners: A timeline of key events
Israeli authorities have confirmed that there are no remaining captives in Gaza following the recovery of police officer Ran Gvili's remains. This recovery fulfills a critical part

Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official
A United States official has indicated that disarmament by Hamas in Gaza will be accompanied by an amnesty.

Lula, Trump discuss ‘Board of Peace’, agree to meet in Washington: Brazil
On Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a 50-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss regional and global issues. The Brazilian gov

Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear
On January 18, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced a withdrawal from the northeastern Syrian cities of Raqqa and Deir Az Zor. This decision has led to signific

TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah
On Mon, Lebanese television presenter Ali Nour al-Din, associated with Al-Manar TV, was killed in an Israeli attack on the city of Tyre, southern Lebanon. This event was confirmed

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Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations
A ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) remains in effect, despite mutual accusations of violations.

Remains of last Israeli captive Ran Gvili recovered from Gaza, says Israel
The Israeli military has confirmed the retrieval of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli captive in the Gaza Strip, concluding the obligations under the ceasefire agreement e

Anger as MSF agrees to Israel’s ‘unreasonable demands’: What to know
Doctors Without Borders, also known as MSF, has announced that it will provide Israeli authorities with the personal details of some of its Palestinian and international staff oper
Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel’s daily ceasefire violations
Lebanon has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations regarding Israeli violations of the November 2024 ceasefire. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants e

From Startup Vision to Wholesale Success: The Entrepreneurial Path of Ofir Shenkrait
Shenkrait & Co., a jewelry and wholesale diamond company in Israel, was founded with an emphasis on operational discipline, quality control, and supply chain management. Initially

Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gaza
On Sat, Oct 7, 2023, an Israeli drone strike in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of two children from the same family.

Syria truce with Kurdish-led forces expires amid uncertainty over renewal
A four-day ceasefire between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has concluded. The cessation ended on Sat, Jan 24, 2026, at 8 pm (17:00 GMT) w

Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despair
The Abu Amr family has been displaced multiple times since the onset of conflict in Gaza. Currently, they reside in a tent adjacent to a large waste dump in the Remal area of centr

Ceasefire between Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces extended for 15 days
The Syrian Ministry of Defence has announced the extension of a ceasefire agreement between Syria’s military and Kurdish-led forces for 15 days.

Anxiety, anger, and hope in Syria’s Damascus after SDF ceasefire
On the night of Wed, Jan 18, 2026, a ceasefire was declared between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza
The conflict between Israel and Gaza has resulted in significant destruction of infrastructure and loss of life. Over the past two years, more than 70,000 Palestinians have been re
