Author: Barry

Jerusalem / Washington / Ramallah — July 2, 2025 Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to capitalize on what he described as a “historic opportunity” to formally annex the occupied West Bank. His statement comes amid a surge in settlement activity and mounting friction with international allies...

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly discouraged any rapid return to negotiations between Tehran and Washington, insisting that Tehran first receive guarantees that its territory won’t be struck again before discussing resumed. Araghchi said during a televised interview on CBS Evening News: “I don’t believe negotiations will resume as quickly,” responding to U.S. President...

June 30th 2025 – Gaza Strip Medecins Sans Frontieres, UNICEF and WHO all warn of an alarming shortage of pain relief in Gaza that has forced children with “extremely painful injuries” to endure life-threatening suffering as the territory’s healthcare system struggles under ongoing conflict and siege. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), UNICEF and WHO report diminishing...

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), made it clear on June 29 that Tehran remains capable of restarting uranium enrichment within months despite recent attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces on Iranian nuclear facilities (FT.com, TimesofIsrael.com and Trend.az all provide coverage).Grossi noted that while U.S. military strikes conducted on June...

Human rights activists and pro-Palestinian advocates have strongly denounced the European Union for being an accomplice to Israel’s ongoing “genocide, apartheid, and military occupation” of Gazans, according to human rights organizations and advocates. Their accusations come amid deepening humanitarian concerns as well as continuous Israeli military operations throughout Gaza Strip. This week, several European and...

King Charles III of Great Britain and Ireland recently appointed Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet as The King’s Foundation Ambassador, adding another high-profile supporter to its ranks. Established by Prince Charles as Prince of Wales in 1990, The King’s Foundation is celebrating 35 years since it began promoting sustainability through educational and environmental programmes. Now...

Iran’s parliament recently passed a controversial bill authorizing suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), heightening tensions with Western powers and raising concerns over future nuclear oversight in the Middle East region. On Wednesday, a bill approved by an overwhelming majority in Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly required it to suspend all voluntary...

Iranian authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals across Iran on allegations they are connected with an expansive espionage network tied to Israel’s Mossad, according to state media reports. These arrests come as part of a widening security crackdown as a response to Israeli strikes and escalated tensions with Jerusalem. According to The Financial Times, Basij...

After former President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, leading Republicans are rallying around his foreign policy approach and supporting it wholeheartedly. They hail his announcement of this “complete and total ceasefire” as a significant diplomatic victory and vow their continued backing of it. On Monday night, President Donald Trump claimed credit...

President Trump declared the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan as a “spectacular military success”, but analysts warn these attacks could unwittingly hasten Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weaponization. U.S. Airstrikes Damage But Do Not Erase KnowledgeRecent U.S. airstrikes against Iranian enrichment infrastructure were launched by B-2 stealth bombers,...