In a change of tone, Syria’s new leader urges US to pressure Israel for withdrawal
Julani’s appeal comes as Syria signals a shift in its diplomatic tone. Maher Marwan, Damascus’ new governor, told NPR that...Geostrategy
UN: Israel’s strikes on Gaza hospitals may constitute war crimes, urges independent probe
The UN's 23-page report, "Attacks on Hospitals During the Escalation of Hostilities in Gaza," documented 136 strikes on 27 hospitals...Geostrategy
Afghanistan blames ‘politics’ as Australia cancels T20 tour in UAE
The Afghanistan Cricket Board urged the Australian government "not to impose its policies on cricket boards" and "focus on supporting...Cricket Australia said it had received advice "that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse" and postponed the three-match series scheduled in August
The decision, announced Tuesday, was third time since 2021, when the Taliban returned to power, that Australia have refused to play Afghanistan outside of international tournaments
Israel’s Gallant to visit US as Rafah pressure builds
During his first visit to Washington since war erupted in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack, Gallant is due...Netanyahu's office said a delegation would visit Washington at "the request of US President"
Biden said Monday he had told Netanyahu to send a team to Washington
No oil and gas majors aligned with climate targets: report
An A grade would be potentially aligned with the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit temperature rise to...The assessment of the 25 largest listed fossil fuel firms by the think-tank Carbon Tracker is designed to enable investors to judge whether the firms are in line with international
At the bottom of the Carbon Tracker list were Saudi Aramco, Brazil's Petrobras, and the US's ExxonMobil, all rated G. The US firm Conoco Phillips was given an H
GCC and EU hold talks to boost economic, political ties
Brussels, Belgium-- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union have held talks in Brussels in order to enhance...Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, head of the GCC, held talks with members of the EU Political and Security Committee
The two sides exchanged views on a group of regional and international issues, including the crisis in the Gaza Strip
Libya closes Tunisia border crossing after outbreak of clashes
Tripoli, Libya--Libya ordered the "immediate" closure of its main border crossing with Tunisia on Tuesday following clashes between armed groups and...According to Libya's interior ministry, it ordered the closure of the post "after outlaw groups attacked the post in order to create chaos"
Armed clashes began on Monday night between armed groups who control Ras Jedir and security forces sent by Tripoli, as per media reports
Govt source: Canada halting arms shipments to Israel
On Monday, the Canadian Parliament passed a nonbinding resolution calling for the international community to work toward a two-state solution...The move comes as Ottawa has only exported "non-lethal" shipments such as communications equipment to Israel since the deadly October 7 attacks
Israel has historically been a top receiver of Canadian arms exports, with CAN$21 million worth of military materiel exported to Israel in 2022
Hamas leader blames Israel for sabotaging truce talks
Ismail Haniyeh said that the Israeli actions at Al-Shifa Medical Complex "confirm their intent to obstruct the recovery of life...Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release were underway in Doha
Mossad head David Barnea had flown in for talks with the Qatari prime minister on Monday
EU members to discuss Bosnia entry into Union
Brussels, Belgium - A group of EU countries including Germany on Tuesday pushed for a green light to start membership negotiations...The EU's 27 leaders will debate at a summit on Thursday a proposal from the bloc's executive to launch the talks with the Balkan country
Balkan country Bosnia has been an official candidate for membership since 2022 but needed to implement a string of major reforms
Israel strikes ammunition depot of Hizbollah in Syria
Beirut, Lebanon - Israeli raids hit warehouses storing weapons for the Lebanese Hizbollah group in Syria Tuesday, a war monitor said,...The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest strikes near the capital Damascus Tuesday had destroyed weapons and ammunition
The Britain-based Observatory said it was the second such strike in two days, coming after raids on Sunday hit another Hizbollah weapons depot
S.Africa says Israel war undermining top UN court
South Africa's top diplomat accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she...South Africa has again petitioned the court in The Hague to order measures for Israel to stop "widespread starvation".
Israel hit out as the South African plea as "outrageous" and "morally repugnant," pointing to its initiatives, including humanitarian pauses in fighting.
