Mint tea and fading memories of Jaffa
Born in Jaffa in 1942, my aunt spent her life surviving the aftermath of the Nakba only to be consumed by Alzheimer’s in Gaza post-2023.
Gaza fears another famine
Latest World Food Program reductions to its services will add stress to a market already lacking healthful foods.
Germany Leads Opposition to Canada's 'Associate Membership'
Berlin wants the proposed designation removed from an EU-Canada declaration before the Montreal summit, as European governments question its meaning while supporting deeper economic and defense cooperation.
Saudi Arabia Expands Plant for More Powerful Missiles
Satellite imagery suggests that new construction at Saudi Arabia’s al-Duwadimi complex could support larger solid-fuel missiles, potentially extending their range or increasing their payloads.
Ukraine Wants to Shield Its Grain Trucks in EU
Kyiv is discussing relocating truck inspections to Polish and Slovak territory as Russian drones strike border queues and attacks on Black Sea shipping force agricultural exports onto alternative routes.
German Officials Favor Sweden Over Joining GCAP
An internal assessment favors a German-Swedish-Spanish fighter project, citing military requirements and control of industry.
Kushner Has a Secret $750-Million UAE Fund: Report
A book by investigative journalist Matthew Cole alleges that Dutch spies monitored Jared Kushner’s phone and uncovered access to a UAE account funded with roughly $750 million.
Iran Threatens Gulf Airports, Pipelines If War Resumes
Tehran has warned mediators that renewed U.S. strikes would bring attacks on Gulf economic assets and American personnel, as regional interceptor stocks dwindle and Washington deploys additional forces.
North Korea Expands Missile Program With Russian Support
Rival hypersonic missile tests and North Korea’s expanding drone production are intensifying military competition on the Korean Peninsula.
Russian Diesel Heads to US After Trump-Putin Deal
LSEG data shows a tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel is due in the U.S. on November 7, following an export agreement as Trump seeks to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterms.
Israel's "mediacide" aims to destroy the truth in Gaza -- Albanese
UN expert implicates authoritative Western outlets and digital platforms in new report.
Water crisis in Israel can't be separated from Gaza genocide
Environmental destruction defies political boundaries.
Russia Uses Trawlers to Spy on UK: Report
A Telegraph investigation identified 17 Russian fishing vessels operating close to undersea cables, as NATO monitors suspected civilian surveillance ships.
'Don't Pin This on Me': Zelensky Hits Back at Trump
Ukraine’s president accused Trump of shifting attention from Iran and the blocked Strait of Hormuz, rejecting blame for rising US diesel prices and questioning Washington’s failure to supply air defense missiles.
Iran’s Floating Oil Reserves in Asia Exhausted: Kpler
Kpler says Iran exhausted its tanker-held crude in Asian waters by mid-October, removing a key source of cash as a U.S. naval blockade prevented replenishment.
Palantir Tells Europeans NATO AI 'Has No Kill Switch'
Palantir says European militaries retain operational control of its Maven AI platform, as restrictions on Ukraine’s satellite services renew scrutiny of dependence on U.S. defense technology.
Pentagon Weighs Deploying Spies Against China
The initiative remains in the planning stage, with a former CIA operations chief overseeing the plans to expand Pentagon espionage under the cover of private-sector operations.
US and Israel Prepare for Iran Strikes After Midterms
Military exercises and a U.S. force buildup accompany preparations for a possible three-day campaign while Trump has yet to approve fresh attacks.
Israa was a friend for life
Israa and I grew up planning our futures together. I never imagined I would have to live mine without her.
AI Uncovers Critical PHP Flaws, Triggers Security Scramble
Government websites across Europe went offline after AI-assisted research exposed critical PHP vulnerabilities as cyber agencies warned that attackers could execute unauthorized code.