Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that governs the Gaza Strip, has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the US Congress, calling for his arrest as a war criminal instead of allowing him to "polish his image" on the world stage. In a statement releas...
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, approved a $2.8 billion military sales package to Saudi Arabia, citing the need to enhance the kingdom's ability to deter threats. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which oversees arms sales to foreign governments within the...
A British maritime security firm, "Ambrey," reported on Monday, July 21, 2024, that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard intercepted a Togo-flagged tanker, managed by the United Arab Emirates, carrying 1,500 tons of marine gas oil. According to Reuters, Ambrey stated that the tanker, ...
With President Joe Biden's announcement on Sunday, July 21, 2024, that he would not seek re-election and would instead endorse his Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, the spotlight has shifted to the woman who aspires to be the first female president of the United States. ...
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday, July 21, 2024, that he will not seek re-election in the 2024 presidential election. He stated that he will "focus on fulfilling the duties of the presidency for the remainder of my term." In a statement posted on his X account, Biden said...
Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), revealed on Saturday, July 20, 2024, that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most followed political leader on the platform. "Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being the most followed lead...
A software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has been identified as the culprit behind a major global tech outage that crippled airports, banks, and telecommunications companies worldwide. The incident, described as the largest global IT disruption in history by NBC News, was not a cyberatt...
A software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has been identified as the culprit behind a major global tech outage that crippled airports, banks, and telecommunications companies worldwide. The incident, described as the largest global IT disruption in history by NBC News, was not a cy...
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Friday, July 19, 2024, that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and the settlements built upon them are illegal, demanding their immediate cessation. While the advisory opinion issued by the ICJ judges, the highest court of the Un...
A widespread technical glitch (It outage) struck dozens of companies and government institutions across the globe on Friday, July 19, 2024, affecting airlines, hospitals, media outlets, and financial institutions from Asia to America. Several airlines in the United States, Europe, Australia, an...
The Sudanese army has rejected a new Iranian proposal for a permanent naval presence in the Red Sea, specifically off the coast of Port Sudan, in exchange for continued military assistance in the ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudanese sources revealed on Thursday, July 18, ...
The Republic of Egypt confirmed on Thursday, July 18, 2024, a 23.5% decline in Suez Canal revenue during the past fiscal year ending in June, reaching $7.2 billion. This downturn is attributed to the ongoing crisis of attacks by the Houthi group, internationally classified as a terrorist organizat...
The Suez Canal Authority announced a significant drop in revenue for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, losing approximately $2.1 billion due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Egyptian media reported on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, that the canal's revenue fell by 23%, reaching a total of $7.223 billion...
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, paving the way for new collaborations in the field of civilian space exploration and research. The agreement was signed by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson for the US and by Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamim...
An Omani maritime security center reported that a Comoros-flagged oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman on Monday, July 15th. The vessel, identified as the "Prestige Falcon," was en route to the Yemeni port city of Aden. The Omani Maritime Security Center, under the Ministry of De...
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has revealed new details about the "Century Theft" case, a massive tax embezzlement scandal that has rocked the nation. Speaking during a visit to the Iraqi Integrity Commission on Saturday, al-Sudani emphasized the commission's vital r...
Former President Donald Trump was injured in the ear during a shooting incident at a campaign rally on Saturday, in an attempted assassination that has raised concerns about political instability ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Someone attempted to assassinate my father t...
A Pakistani court on Saturday, July 13, 2024, acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, of charges of illegal marriage. The Islamabad District Court, in its ruling, stated that the couple should be released if there are no other legal proceedings against them, follow...
Former President Donald Trump was injured but survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The attack unfolded as Trump was speaking on stage at the Butler Farm Show in Butler County, when a gunman opened fire, sending the crowd into chaos. Secret Service a...
Former President Donald Trump was injured but survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The attack unfolded as Trump was speaking on stage at the Butler Farm Show in Butler County, when a gunman opened fire, sending the crowd into chaos. Secret Service a...