Israel Breaks Tradition: Netanyahu Announces Israel Prize for Former US President Donald Trump

Israel Breaks Tradition: Netanyahu Announces Israel Prize for Former US President Donald Trump

Israel will honor former United States President Donald Trump with the nation’s highest civilian award in 2026, marking the first time in decades that the Israel Prize will go to someone who is not an Israeli citizen. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement following a warm meeting with Trump in Florida, saying the decision […]

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Lockdown Imposed on Qabatiya After Deadly Palestinian Attack in Israel

Lockdown Imposed on Qabatiya After Deadly Palestinian Attack in Israel

Israeli forces have placed the West Bank town of Qabatiya under lockdown as security operations entered a second day following an attack in northern Israel that left two people dead. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army was “operating forcefully against terror hubs in the village of Qabatiya,” adding that the operation includes a […]

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Iran’s President Says the US, Israel, and Europe Are Waging a “Total War” Against Tehran

Iran’s President Says the US, Israel, and Europe Are Waging a “Total War” Against Tehran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is facing what he describes as a “total war” led by the United States, Israel, and European nations, claiming these powers are working to weaken and pressure Tehran. His remarks were published yesterday on the official website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, almost six months […]

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Washington blocks entry to former EU commissioner and activists amid clash over social media rules

Washington blocks entry to former EU commissioner and activists amid clash over social media rules

The United States has moved to deny visas to a former European Union commissioner and four civil society figures, escalating tensions with Europe over how social media platforms should be regulated. In a statement released yesterday, the US State Department said the individuals were being barred for attempting to pressure American technology companies into censoring […]

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UN Envoy Sees Hope in Cyprus Talks, Says Global Summit Still Too Soon

UN Envoy Sees Hope in Cyprus Talks, Says Global Summit Still Too Soon

The United Nations envoy tasked with helping resolve Cyprus’s decades-long division has expressed cautious optimism, while stressing that the process is still not ready for a large, multi-party summit. Speaking to Cyprus’s Phileleftheros newspaper, UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin said she felt encouraged after meeting separately with Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot […]

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