On the second anniversary of the deadliest attacks in Israel's history, Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Gil Dickmann, cousin of slain hostage Carmel Gat, and one of the most vocal defenders of the hostage families. Mr Dickmann reminds us that, two years on, 48 hostages are still in captivity: "This massacre is on-going for them" and so his number one focus is "putting the issue of the hostages centre-stage and making sure this horrible war ends before it is too late for more hostages." Fro...| France 24
Public relations machine transformed hard-line jihadists—whom Hillary Clinton famously called “hard men with guns”—into valiant freedom fighters in the eyes of the U.S.-UK public [This is the third part of a series. Part I can be found here and Part II can be found here.—Editors] Imagine if an armed rebellion took place in the United […] The post Covert U.S. and UK Propaganda Was Crucial to Deadly Regime Change Operation in Syria first appeared on CovertAction Magazine.| CovertAction Magazine
Here’s a quick look at the world around 1000 BCE The world population is about 50 million. The Bantu expansion is just beginning, from a homeland on the present Nigeria/Cameroon border. It will eventually cover most of Africa south of the equator. The expansion is sometimes told as a story of first farmers replacing hunter-gatherers. […]| Logarithmic History
Israel and the hostages are betrayed anew each day. View Post [Subscription Required]| Commentary Magazine
So much for it being a failure. View Post [Subscription Required]| Commentary Magazine
The persistence of a myth. View Post [Subscription Required]| Commentary Magazine
How Israel avoids the mistakes of the past. View Post [Subscription Required]| Commentary Magazine
Imagining the end of the Gaza war. View Post [Subscription Required]| Commentary Magazine
Scandal-plagued and unpopular politicians are making liberal use of the latest Western trend in holding onto political power: Palestining. Once upon a time, Palestining was the shared pastime of Arab| Commentary Magazine
Israeli draft refusers Roman Levin and Itamar Greenberg are still arrested with another comrade for their protest two days ago on the Gaza border and their attempt to break the siege. Mesarvot Network: ״Itamar and Roman, together with dozens of… Mesarvot| Pressenza
The opening scene says it all: Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, struts at the port of Ashdod before the international activists recently abducted in international waters. He forces them to sit on the ground, calls them “terrorists” before the… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the port of Ashdod on October 2 as if staging a scene carefully designed for public humiliation. In front of cameras and microphones, he stood before dozens of international activists seated on… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
The contemporary world seems trapped in a machinery designed for forgetting. A machinery made of foolish algorithms that reward banality and one-minute trending topics, while rendering invisible the struggles that should shake consciences. The solidarity flotilla that sailed toward Gaza… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
Ghana has offered its support for a peace agreement that would ensure the restoration of the Gaza Strip.| MyJoyOnline
Several Western nations recognized a Palestinian state two years into the Gaza war, following a symbolic vote at the UN General Assembly. The post Who Recognizes the State of Palestine, Who Doesn’t, and Why Does It Matter? appeared first on The Globe Post.| The Globe Post
LGBTQ+ activists in Middle East and North Africa urge Facebook to squelch hate speech.| Erasing 76 Crimes
DEWA and Siemens Energy have signed a new agreement to implement the world’s first AI Plant Intelligent Controller. The post DEWA and Siemens Energy enter stage two of AI plant controller project appeared first on Power Engineering International.| Gas & Oil Fired - Power Engineering International
One region is emerging as a powerhouse in clean energy: the Middle East. Its next big export is green hydrogen, according to Khalid Qarooni of COPA-DATA.| Power Engineering International
9/30/2025 Iran (International Christian Concern) — A few minutes after midnight on Tuesday, September 30, the New York Times published a breaking news story about a flight in the air on its way from Louisiana to Tehran, the capital city of Iran. Citing U.S. and Iranian officials, the story indicated that the chartered flight took| International Christian Concern - Giving hope to persecuted Christians since ...
SHARE: YouTube | X (Twitter) Pakistan called an urgent debate at the U.N. Human Rights Council over Israel’s strike on Hamas terror chiefs in Qatar. On cue, brutal regimes such as the Islamic Republic of Iran, Venezuela, Russia and China lined up to bash the Jewish state. Then UN Watch’s Hillel Neuer took the floor […] The post Hillel Neuer Exposes the Truth About Qatar at the U.N. Human Rights Council appeared first on UN Watch.| UN Watch
There is no “Team America” AI—yet. Data center construction and semiconductor sales make good headlines and generate solid profits for the tech companies that function as the market movers on Wall Street. The Trump Administration has an AI Action Plan for leveraging diplomatic and financial resources in partnership with American companies to promote the full| Center for the National Interest
The boundary between the physical and the virtual seems to be blurring, with digital twins emerging as the new frontier … The post Digital twins, real impact: How virtual replicas are transforming industries appeared first on TahawulTech.com.| TahawulTech.com
CNME Editor Mark Forker, spoke to Mohit Bector, Commercial Head – UAE and GCC, at ASUS Business, to find out … The post “We aim to provide technology solutions that combine great functionality with real-world usability.” – Mohit Bector, ASUS appeared first on TahawulTech.com.| TahawulTech.com
As the balance of power shifts in the Middle East, pressure from Israel and Saudi Arabia may spark a Lebanese civil war. By As`ad AbuKhalil Special to Consortium News The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are pushing Lebanon toward civil war. The…Read more →| Consortium News
Axios reported that the changes infuriated Arab officials involved in the negotiations, writes Dave DeCamp. By Dave DeCamp Antiwar.com The Gaza ceasefire proposal released by the White House on Monday included significant changes that were requested by Israeli Prime Minister…Read more →| Consortium News
I don’t know if it was planned or just a tremendous historical coincidence that the boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla were intercepted by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) between the night of October 1st and the dawn of this… Rogério Reis Weber| Pressenza
I do not recall a period since the 1967 Six-Day War when the international community has expressed such overwhelming support for the Palestinian cause. This global coalescence and outpouring of support represent an unparalleled precedent, which they cannot afford to… Pressenza New York| Pressenza
October 1, 2025 The dawn was long and dark. On board the Global Sumud Flotilla, bodies stiffened from the vigil; souls, from certainty. That last night before reaching Gaza was etched in the memory of those who could not sleep:… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
The Israeli navy has intercepted the flotilla on the high seas, halting its advance toward the coast of Gaza. Several ships in the convoy, including the Alma, Suri, and Theara, have been boarded by Israeli military personnel, according to reports… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
October 1, 2025, 09:36 hours in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Global Sumud Flotilla is about 90 nautical miles—around 170 kilometers—from the coast of Gaza. Still in international waters, but within the “red zone,” the maritime corridor where previous flotillas were… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
Far too many Christians (and others) are being caught up in the endless propaganda being fed to us. The recognition of Palestine by Canada, the UK, Australia and France is either an act of stupidity or worse….This article I wrote for Christian Today explains why….you can get the original here…. The problem with recognising Palestine […]| TheWeeFlea.com
Just 150 nautical miles from the Gaza Strip, the Global Sumud Flotilla—comprising nearly 50 boats and humanitarian activists from 44 countries—sails under maximum alert following the official announcement that it will be intercepted by the Israeli navy. The mission, which… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
Italy has done the unthinkable: turning a naval deployment into an act of political prestidigitation. It sent frigates for the photo op, to display before European public opinion an image of humanitarian commitment, but at the first brush with Israel’s… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
In the final hours of September 29, the Global Sumud Flotilla is at a critical point in the eastern Mediterranean, sailing at the threshold of waters under Israeli control and brushing the international line between orange and red alert over… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
Trump hosts Netanyahu as strikes pound Gaza City; hospitals plead for fuel and a fragile US framework faces the test of enforcement.| The Eastern Herald
Donald Trump and Tony Blair are going to govern Gaza. Which presumably is a new use of the word “govern” with which I have hitherto been unfamiliar. Donald Trump dramatically announced that he would rule Gaza with Sir Tony Blair if Hamas accept his 20-point peace plan. The US President declared at a press conference […] The post The Weirdness Escalates appeared first on Vox Popoli.| Vox Popoli
The Netanyahu regime has reportedly opened yet another front, this time on the American Internet, according to both Max Blumenthal and Alistair Crooke. The latter recently appeared on Judge Napolitano’s show: The eighth front is inside the United States, and it is the front that is against—if you like—the podcasters and the influencers that are […] The post The Eighth Front appeared first on Vox Popoli.| Vox Popoli
China has strongly condemned the Israeli bombing of Qatar on September 9. Speaking at a September 11 meeting of the United Nations Security Council called by Algeria, Pakistan and Somalia, and held in the presence of the Prime Minister of Qatar as well as senior representatives of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ambassador … Continue reading China condemns Israel’s brazen attack on Qatar The post China condemns Israel’s brazen attack on Qatar appeared first on Friends of Soci...| Friends of Socialist China
The international geopolitical landscape has shifted abruptly following the stunning leak of Iranian intelligence regarding Israel’s nuclear and military program. According to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, millions of documents, images, and video sequences—allegedly obtained through sophisticated operations—expose the most tightly… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
The last 50 hours in Gaza have unleashed an unprecedented scenario of devastation and humanitarian emergency in this recurring cycle of conflict. The Israeli ground and air offensive has intensified, severely affecting the civilian population and leaving a trail of… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
In a move resounding across the international geopolitical stage, China officially expressed its support for Palestine’s integration into BRICS at the end of September 2025, just days after the Palestinian National Authority formally submitted its application to join the influential… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Iraqi Christian Ashur Sarnaya was traveling late to his apartment in Lyon, France. While in his wheelchair, he started a livestream on TikTok, sharing his faith in Arabic. When he reached his apartment building, an unknown perpetrator stabbed him in the neck. Sarnaya, 45, later died from cardiac arrest. Sarnaya and his sister fled Iraq in 2014 after the Islamic State group threatened Sarnaya for his Christian beliefs. He and his sister settled in Lyon, France.| The Roys Report
Repeated aggressions would almost certainly push the Abraham Accords into a “cold” phase—formal on paper, but increasingly hollow in practice. The post Israel’s Strike on Qatar Tilts the Balance Against Gulf-Israel Relations appeared first on The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy - l’Institut pour la paix et la diplomatie.| The Institute for Peace and Diplomacy – l’Institut pour la paix et la dip...
I offer a specious take on the United States Air Force’s request for Tesla Cybertrucks to use for target practice.| The New Leaf Journal
According to reports from Israeli media and testimonies from volunteers, the Israeli army plans to intercept the Global Sumud Flotilla on the night of Tuesday, September 30, approximately 180 kilometers off the coast of Gaza. The operation would involve deploying… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
The image is brutal in its simplicity: a convoy of civilian boats loaded with humanitarian aid sails through international waters, 380 nautical miles from Gaza, aiming to arrive between October 2 and 3. Yet a crucial fact changes the dimension… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
Tonight, we received this dramatic video from Stefano Bertoldi, our collaborator and commander of one of the boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Below is the transcript of his appeal, with a request for maximum dissemination. I am Stefano Bertoldi,… Redazione Italia| Pressenza
Analysts say Trump’s declaration that he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank could reshape the dynamics of Middle East diplomacy if followed by concrete U.S. action. The post Report: Trump Draws Red Line on Israeli Annexation of West Bank appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
Cooperation between Turkey and Egypt in this area could usher in a new era in regional alliances and lead to the emergence of a deterrent political will against Israel. The post Defense Industry: Strategic Cooperation in Turkey-Egypt Relations appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
Al-Sharaa’s speech at the UN was met with celebration in Damascus, where large crowds filled Umayyad Square to cheer his appearance The post Syria’s President Addresses UN for First Time in Six Decades appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
Thus, the Pakistan–Saudi pact should not be seen in isolation. It is part of a larger tectonic movement: the erosion of U.S.-centric hegemony. The post Abraham Accords 2.0: Saudi–Pakistan Security and a New Middle East appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
Once Lebanon has crafted a defense agreement with Turkey, it should negotiate with Hezbollah, offering the group clear political guarantees in exchange for disarmament. The post Lebanon: Between Normalization and Confrontation with Israel appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
To explain their recognition of Palestine, leaders from Ottawa, London, and Canberra cited frustration with the collapse of peace talks and the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. The post Canada, Australia and UK Recognize Palestinian Statehood appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
In addition to this strategic objective, the Israeli attack in Doha was also intended to derail the ceasefire negotiations. The post A New Dimension in Israel’s Lawlessness: The Attack on Qatar appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
The joint response following Israel's attack on Qatar indicates that a new security architecture is emerging in the Middle East. The post The Doha Summit: A New Era in Regional Security? appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
A UN panel placed responsibility on Israel’s highest political and military authorities, naming Herzog, Netanyahu, and Gallant as figures who have incited genocide in Gaza. The post Israel Accused of Genocide in Landmark UN Report on Gaza appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
Rubio told reporters that President Donald Trump was “not happy” with the Qatar strike but stressed U.S. support for Israel remained firm.| Politics Today
Reports indicate that several Arab states have introduced changes to President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. The amendments include a demand for| www.israelhayom.com
All those courageous United Nation delegates triumphantly walking out (gasp!) on a Netanyahu speech on Friday actually had a legal obligation to arrest him and deliver him to the International Criminal Court which has long since issued a warrant for… David Swanson| Pressenza
Bashar Matti Warda reflects on founding, growth, and future of institution born amid ISIS invasion. On December 8, 2015, in a city in northern Iraq, 11 students began taking classes in a new university, born amid terror, war, and fear – and one of the most dramatic persecutions of Christians to be seen in modern […] The post Iraqi Archbishop: At Catholic University in Erbil, people “breathe Christ through equality, respect, dignity, and service.” appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
In the summer of 2014, Yohana Al-Zebbaree was a 12-year-old boy when his world turned upside down. From his home in Duhok, a city in northern Iraq, he recalls the whispers spreading across neighborhoods: ISIS was moving closer. “There was this huge scare,” said Al-Zebbaree, a Chaldean Catholic who is now 23. “I remember the […] The post Giving Hope to Youth: Catholic University in Iraq Celebrates 10 Years appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
Aid to the Church in Need echoes Pope Leo’s call for peace. The Gaza Strip is currently going through one of the darkest periods of its recent history. Last week, a United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel has committed genocide against the population of Gaza, denouncing crimes against humanity in the conflict […] The post Church clings to life amid chaos in Gaza appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
A historic precedent shaking Mediterranean geopolitics Italy has taken an unprecedented step by sending a military frigate, the “Fasan,” to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian mission with more than 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, seeking to… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of more than 500 volunteers from 44 countries—including doctors, parliamentarians, and human rights defenders—has been attacked thirteen times in recent hours while sailing through international waters between Greece and Libya on its way to… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
The general strike for Gaza and alongside the Global Sumud Flotilla, promoted by the Unione Sindacale di Base and other unions, is affecting dozens of cities across Italy, often under pouring rain. Below is a partial photo gallery, which nevertheless… Redazione Italia| Pressenza
Dawn in Gaza City did not come calmly; it came with a mandate: evacuate the Jordanian Hospital. The military order fell like a collective sentence over corridors flooded with oxygen, over pulsing incubators, over old people on respirators, over mothers… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
In the heart of Gaza City, the Abdelaziz Al Rantisi Children’s Hospital has become an epicenter of resistance and tragedy amid an unrelenting military offensive. This hospital, the only specialized pediatric center in the enclave, has been a direct target… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
A new Israeli attack shook southern Lebanon on September 21, 2025, when a drone killed five civilians in Bint Jbeil, including three children and their father, all American citizens according to Lebanese authorities. The prime minister and speaker of parliament… Claudia Aranda| Pressenza
By: Claudia Ferrotti After more than half a century of Baathist rule, Syria entered a new chapter. In November 2024, a coalition of opposition forces launched a surprise offensive called operation “Deterrence of Aggression”. The operation was aimed at liberating Syria from the al-Assad regime and restoring the country’s territorial integrity, under the […]| Stichting Jason
Donald Trump kicked off his press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the worst way.| The New Republic
Mamounia is a traditional Syrian dish which consists of semolina and syrup. The semolina is toasted lightly in ghee or butter until it takes a... The post Syrian Mamounia Recipe appeared first on Travel Food Atlas.| Travel Food Atlas
Haft mewa is a fruit and nut dish from Afghanistan, made with 7 fruits and nuts, including include berries, raisins, walnuts, dried apricots, pistachios and almonds. The... The post Afghan Haft Mewa Recipe appeared first on Travel Food Atlas.| Travel Food Atlas
Jordan is a country in the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Palestine. Jordan is famous for its historical city, Petra,... The post Jordanian Cuisine: 12 Traditional Dishes of Jordan appeared first on Travel Food Atlas.| Travel Food Atlas
Basbousa is a popular dessert made from semolina that is served in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. It is infused with syrup and then... The post Middle Eastern Basbousa Recipe appeared first on Travel Food Atlas.| Travel Food Atlas
The extent of damage to the Syrian military base in Ash Sha'irat in the Homs province as a result of the US missile attack is less than it was estimated promptly right after the strike, a base employee told Sputnik on Friday.| Sputnik International
25 countries and the EU call to restore the medical corridor as 15,600 patients await evacuation. The US sits out the appeal.| The Eastern Herald
France, Britain, Canada and Australia move on recognition; Israel fumes and Washington faces an awkward rift at the UN General Assembly.| The Eastern Herald
A new comprehensive UN inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Ex-UN rapporteur and veteran international law expert Dr. Alfred de Zayas explains why that’s hugely important, and what the world can do about it (if it wants to).| Sputnik International
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America’s rebranded Department of War promises a new era of endless death and violence, says William Astore. By William Astore TomDispatch A rebranded Department of War, President Donald Trump recently suggested, simply sounds tougher (and more Trumpian) than “defense.” As is his wont,| Consortium News
Scott Anderson’s new book on the Iranian Revolution brings home its contemporary relevance.| The American Conservative
Mehran Shamloui, a Christian convert, has been denied a retrial for his case by the Iranian Supreme Court. Shamloui was arrested in 2024 and sentenced to 10 years and 8 months in prison in March 2025 for participating in a house church. The charges against him included “propaganda activities contrary to Islamic law,” and “membership in groups opposing the state.” He was released from jail after he posted bail in late 2024.| The Roys Report
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a complete hieroglyphic copy of the Canopus Decree at Tell El-Fara’in, the first in over 150 years, offering new insight into Ptolemaic religion, politics, and calendar reform. Continue reading Egypt Announces Discovery of Complete Copy of Canopus Decree at The Wild Hunt.| The Wild Hunt
The accusation of “collective punishment” has long been a favorite of the anti-Israel crowd. Even in the age of the “genocide” libel, “collective punishment” retains its purchase among British, French,| Commentary Magazine
(Analysis) “America remains today substantially what it has always been, namely a Christian country. That observation can sound aggressively partisan or intolerant, since some extremists believe that Americans are a Christian people who require a Christian government, with all that implies about religious exercises in schools and public displays. I make no such assertion, since I believe that religion flourishes best when it is kept farthest away from any form of government intervention, ev...| The Roys Report
After UN investigators accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, what charges do the country and its leaders face, and what's next? The post Gaza Genocide Accusations: Israel in the Dock appeared first on The Globe Post.| The Globe Post
Chinese buyers’ inquiries for UAE property jumped by 125 per cent quarter on quarter in the first three months of the year, according to Juwai IQI.| South China Morning Post
In this report, we take a fresh look at the problem of what Gaza will look like after the war. A lot of people have written about the topic, mostly with unrealistic expectations or false assumptions, and the subject has become a moving target with the parties themselves changing the goalposts. This paper aims to| Center for the National Interest
Iran is militarily weakened and politically divided. It is unlikely to restore the pre–12 Day War status quo with Israel, particularly as its regional proxies struggle to recover. Many Iranians have lost confidence in their government and would welcome fundamental change. Yet even under a new regime, challenges for the West would remain. Any government in Tehran would likely pursue a nuclear energy program, and the Iranian public would remain wary of re-establishing ties with the United Sta...| cftni.org
The Church at the Crossroads conference, organizers said, is aimed at moving US Christians from feeling bad about the war in Gaza to taking action to end it.| Word&Way
On this weeks Quantum we reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk; Apocalypse Now; Iryna Zarutska; AI and medicine; Riots in Nepal; Asylum Seekers in the UK; Top restaurant in the UK – Texas Steakhouse; Zarah Sultana and Trans; Stephen Ireland and Surrey Pride; the racism of the New York Times; Country of the Week […]| TheWeeFlea.com
The well-organized Palestine conference in Detroit brought more than 4,600 there, with a heavy Palestinian presence. Most of the speakers in the plenaries were genuine Palestinian activists tested in battle, not well-known writers or professors. The over 270 journalists who have been targeted and murdered for informing the world of the endless U.S.-Israeli slaughter of| CovertAction Magazine
The UAE’s Big Brother Is the Central Intelligence Agency The UAE, the United Arab Emirates, is a cancer spreading in Africa. This cancer has infected much of eastern Africa and is spreading into northern, central and western parts of the continent. The worst outbreak of this disease—the UAE disease, has been in Sudan where the ruling| CovertAction Magazine
9/5/2025 Turkey — In recent years, persecution against Christians in Turkey has intensified.| International Christian Concern
Brussels — The European Commission is preparing a package of measures that would, for the first time since the Gaza war began, pair public censure of | The Eastern Herald| The Eastern Herald
Warsaw — Poland said Tuesday it has formally asked NATO to invoke Article 4 of the alliance’s treaty after drones crossed into its airspace, escalating | The Eastern Herald| The Eastern Herald
The Israeli strike on Qatar places renewed pressure on Washington, which has relied on Doha as a strategic partner in the Middle East| Politics Today
The four Microsoft employees who had set up protest encampments at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington over Gaza were fired.| Politics Today
