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Israel’s High Court Upholds David Zini’s Appointment as Shin Bet Head

Israel’s High Court has rejected petitions against the appointment of David Zini as head of the Shin Bet, upholding the nomination in a 2–1 ruling. The majority justices said the court should show restraint regarding senior security appointments, especially when they have already been reviewed by the advisory committee. Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit dissented, saying […]

Clashes in Latakia Kill 3, Dozens Wounded Amid Federalism Protests

Clashes erupted in Syria’s coastal city of Latakia during demonstrations calling for a transition to a federal system, with protesters confronting Syrian security forces. Syrian media report at least three people were killed — including a security officer — and around 60 others, both civilians and security personnel, were wounded.

Israel Deploys First Operational Iron Beam Laser System to IDF

Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first operational Iron Beam high-power laser system to the Israel Defense Forces, marking the technology’s transition from development to active deployment, the ministry said.

Elon Musk Says Democrats Oppose Voter ID to Attract Immigrant Voters

ELON MUSK TRUTH: “Democrats are trying to import voters. That’s why there’s no voter ID.” “The biggest outcry is from the Dems, who don’t want the waste and fraud to be turned off, because it is a gigantic magnet to attract illegal immigrants!”

Iran’s President Says Country Stronger After 12-Day War With Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is now in a stronger position than it was during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. He added that although the country still faces challenges, Iran’s forces are now better equipped and more capable than they were at the start of the 12-day conflict.

“Heroes”: Mamdani Inaugural Committee Includes Activists Who Praised Hostage Poster Vandalism

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after it emerged that members of his inaugural committee include activists who have publicly praised or promoted antisemitic and inflammatory rhetoric in the wake of the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel. Among those selected is Alvaro Lopez, a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) electoral organizer who previously lauded […]

Hamas Plans to Elect New Leader as Power Struggle Emerges After Assassinations

Hamas is moving to select a new leader within days or weeks, a decision that could shape the terror group’s strategy toward Israel, Iran, and the Arab world as the war in Gaza grinds on, according to a report by the Saudi outlet Asharq citing sources close to Hamas’s leadership. The report says Hamas has […]

21 Muslim Nations Condemn Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland

Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state has triggered furious backlash across the Muslim world, exposing fresh geopolitical fault lines and underscoring the quiet but widening divide between Israel’s Abraham Accords partners and much of the region. A bloc of 21 mostly Muslim countries, including Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Iran, as […]

Thailand and Cambodia Sign a New Ceasefire Agreement to End Border Fighting

Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday to end weeks of fighting along their border over competing territorial claims. The agreement took effect at noon (0500 GMT) and calls for a halt in military movements and airspace violation for military purposes. Only Thailand has carried out airstrikes, hitting sites in Cambodia as recently […]

Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen Warns United Arab Emirates-Backed Separatists of Immediate Action

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen warned Saturday it would immediately respond to any military movements of separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates that undermine de-escalation efforts in the southern region of Yemen, as the United States urged diplomacy. “Any military movements that violate these efforts will be dealt with directly and immediately in order […]

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