Jailed British couple in Iran continue hunger strike, US-based rights org. HRANA says
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed in Iran on espionage charges, have been denied adequate medical care and contact with their families, HRANA reported.
Middle East
If Hamas dissolves its Gaza government, who will enforce its disarmament? - analysis
Negotiations offer Gaza hope, but residents say collapse is already here - feature
Syrian women push for real political power: 'Representation is not just numbers'
Iranian ex-pres. Ahmadinejad, Kataib Hezbollah figures attend Khamenei funeral as Iran vows revenge
His funeral, delayed due to the ongoing war, began on Saturday with chants of "death to America, death to Israel," while the ceremonies are expected to last at least a week.
Hamas official resigns in first step to dissolve Gaza governing body, hand authority to NCAG
Gaza Board of Peace: 'Assessment will be guided by actions, not promises' • Hamas says move made to facilitate handover of administrative powers to technocratic committee
Hamas to dissolve leadership in Gaza, Defense Minister threatens Iran during Khamenei funeral
Cargo vessel under attack by 'unknown assailants' off Yemen's coast, UKMTO says • Trump, Netanyahu discuss possible White House visit • Former Israeli amb. to US calls MoU 'massive surrender to Iran'
Yemen condemns Iran for operating flight to transport Houthis to Khamenei's funeral in Tehran
Yemen's president argued that allowing international flights without the government's approval set a dangerous precedent, bypassed legitimate institutions, and exacerbated Yemen's political division.
UNRWA failed to implemented UN-recommended antisemitism, violent speech reforms, IMPACT-se finds
One eighth-grade Arabic language textbook contains reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary exercises that praise the slashing of Israelis’ throats and glorify suicide bombings.
Hamas accepting bribes to put healthy Gazans on emergency medical evacuation list - report
The Telegraph alleged that some Gazans, who are healthy, have gotten hold of forged medical documents in order to get evacuated from Gaza.
Are officials exaggerating Hamas threat to impact elections, push for new invasion? - analysis
While some reports are true, whenever certain officials wanted to reinvade or ramp up attacks on Gaza, they leaked out reports about Hamas rearming and making a major comeback.
French President Macron set to visit Syria to expand political and economic ties - analysis
Macron visited Lebanon in January 2025, and Saudi Arabia in December 2024, attempting to increase France’s role in the region.
Damascus begins public trials for individuals involved in Sweida sectarian violence
The attacks in July, 2025, were among the worst outbreaks of sectarian violence since Ahmed al-Sharaa seized power following the fall of the Assad regime in 2024.
Khamenei reappoints infamous 'Judge of Death' despite reports suggesting new chief justice
Human rights organizations see Eje'i as a key figure in the Islamic Republic's repressive regime, with some naming him the "Judge of Death" for his extensive record of orchestrating mass executions.
