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#iran
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fromThe Cipher Brief
5 hours ago

The Houthi Card

The Iranian regime remains defiant, calculating strength in its ability to disrupt global trade through strategic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 hours ago

Iran war: UN rights chief 'appalled' by arrests, executions

The UN condemns Iran's crackdown on human rights amid war, highlighting executions and mass arrests as gross violations that cannot be justified.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran war: What's happening on day 60 as diplomacy gathers pace?

Trump's team is reviewing an Iranian peace proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while delaying nuclear talks.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How Iran has changed, and how it hasn't, in two months of war

Key institutions in Iran remain entrenched despite job losses and shortages faced by the population.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

War in Iran spotlights the risk to drinking water for millions in the Persian Gulf

Iran's drinking water crisis is exacerbated by war, threatening vital desalination facilities relied upon by millions in the Gulf region.
#israel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
France politics

Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuations in southern Lebanon as it accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violations

fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
France politics

Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite extension of ceasefire

Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters amid ongoing attacks in southern Lebanon despite a recently extended ceasefire.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
World news

State of war': Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza

Israel's military operations escalate, undermining Palestinian authority and increasing violence in Gaza amid a deteriorating ceasefire.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuations in southern Lebanon as it accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire violations

Israeli military ordered evacuations in southern Lebanon due to Hezbollah's ceasefire violations, amid ongoing airstrikes and military actions.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Lebanon's PM slams Israel's war crimes' as attack kills 3 rescue workers

Israel is accused of violating international law by targeting humanitarian workers in Lebanon, resulting in civilian casualties.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

State of war': Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza

Israel's military operations escalate, undermining Palestinian authority and increasing violence in Gaza amid a deteriorating ceasefire.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How the US-Israeli war is collapsing the sanctions regime on Iran

The over-reliance on punitive measures has led to their growing ineffectiveness, particularly evident in the context of the US-Israel war on Iran, which may further weaken the impact of US sanctions.
World politics
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Born during Israel's genocide: Gaza's child survivors bear the scars of war

Infants born during conflict face severe health challenges due to toxic exposure and a collapsing healthcare system.
World politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

The Iran conflict has become the new Cold War

U.S. officials are concerned about a potential frozen conflict with Iran, impacting military strategy and political dynamics.
#gaza
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Public health

Deadly Israeli attacks worsen Gaza's water shortage crisis

Israeli forces' actions in Gaza have severely impacted clean water access, exacerbating health crises and humanitarian challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago
World politics

What lies ahead for Gaza after ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon?

Regional de-escalation may lead to increased Israeli military actions in Gaza amid ongoing tensions and fragile ceasefires in the region.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Deadly Israeli attacks worsen Gaza's water shortage crisis

Israeli forces' actions in Gaza have severely impacted clean water access, exacerbating health crises and humanitarian challenges.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What lies ahead for Gaza after ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon?

Regional de-escalation may lead to increased Israeli military actions in Gaza amid ongoing tensions and fragile ceasefires in the region.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

The war on Iran is disrupting oil prices, hindering humanitarian aid and increasing operational costs for aid organizations.
#hezbollah
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Hezbollah remains a significant force in Lebanon, influencing stability and US-Iran negotiations despite recent setbacks and ongoing conflict with Israel.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation

Hezbollah denies undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire amid escalating tensions and Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran can call if they want to talk' amid impasse on negotiations

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon's direct talks with Israel, calling them a grave sin that threatens stability.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?

The United Nations warned that the conflict could push as many as 32.5 million people globally back into poverty, highlighting the widespread impact of the war.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

In Syria, instability allowed ISIS fighters to flee camps, but many of their families still detained

"I'm struggling a lot. I'm really scared for my situation, for my son's situation as well. I'm just very desperate to get out of here." Hoda Muthana, one of three American women in the camp, highlights the dire conditions and her fears.
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#syria
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria's trial of Assad, former officials

Judge al-Aryan, once sentenced to death, now oversees trials against former regime officials, marking a significant shift in Syria's transitional justice process.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus

Syria's first public trial of officials under Bashar al-Assad begins with Atef Najib charged for crimes against the Syrian people.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Syria: First trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

A Syrian court is trying former officials of Bashar Assad's government for alleged crimes during the civil war, with some defendants absent.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Syria arrests suspected leader of Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a key suspect in the Tadamon massacre, has been arrested by Syrian security forces after being a fugitive since Assad's fall.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a former intelligence officer, was arrested for his role in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Syria.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria's trial of Assad, former officials

Judge al-Aryan, once sentenced to death, now oversees trials against former regime officials, marking a significant shift in Syria's transitional justice process.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus

Syria's first public trial of officials under Bashar al-Assad begins with Atef Najib charged for crimes against the Syrian people.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Syria: First trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

A Syrian court is trying former officials of Bashar Assad's government for alleged crimes during the civil war, with some defendants absent.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Syria arrests suspected leader of Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a key suspect in the Tadamon massacre, has been arrested by Syrian security forces after being a fugitive since Assad's fall.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre

Amjad Youssef, a former intelligence officer, was arrested for his role in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Syria.
#lebanon
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty

A credible political transition is essential for a sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarized Hezbollah amidst ongoing negotiations with Israel.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 14 people, marking the deadliest day since the ceasefire began over a week ago.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty

A credible political transition is essential for a sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarized Hezbollah amidst ongoing negotiations with Israel.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 14 people, marking the deadliest day since the ceasefire began over a week ago.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of no war, no peace'

Sajjad's despair captures the suspended reality of millions in the Iranian capital. The absence of bombing does not equate to peace, as stark disparities in recovery persist across the city.
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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?

Water infrastructure is increasingly targeted in conflicts, reflecting vulnerability amid global scarcity and climate change.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

Donald Trump must seek Congressional approval to continue military operations against Iran after 60 days without a negotiated solution.
#sudan
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan's el-Fasher: NGO

Thousands, including women, children, and doctors, are detained in poor conditions by the RSF in el-Fasher, facing severe human rights violations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan's el-Fasher: NGO

Thousands, including women, children, and doctors, are detained in poor conditions by the RSF in el-Fasher, facing severe human rights violations.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation

US-Israeli actions against Iran are undermining trust in the NPT and raising questions about its effectiveness for non-nuclear-weapon states.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Amnesty calls for US strike on Yemen to be investigated as war crime

Amnesty International calls for investigation of a US air strike on a Yemen migrant detention center as a possible war crime after 68 deaths.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Displaced by Iran war: out of Lebanon, into Syrian crisis

When Israeli missiles destroyed entire homes in my neighborhood in southern Lebanon's city of Tyre, we decided it was time to save our lives again. More than 227,549 people had crossed the three official border points from Lebanon into Syria, according to the latest numbers from the United Nation's International Organization for Migration (IOM).
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

How the Iran war is bringing back 'citizenship as a weapon'

Jawad Fairooz experienced a shocking moment when he learned on television that his citizenship was revoked, alongside 30 others, due to his political stance against the government.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Vance Doubts the Pentagon's Depiction of the Iran War

J. D. Vance questions the Pentagon's portrayal of U.S. missile stockpiles and the war in Iran, raising concerns about military readiness.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Australian women and children leave Syrian detention camp for Damascus and potentially home

Four Australian women and nine children are attempting to return from al-Roj camp in Syria to Australia.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts fuel and fertiliser supplies, threatening global food security and pushing millions into poverty.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Unfathomable Toll of the Syrian Civil War

Syria's civil war killed over 100,000 people through systematic government violence including massacres, aerial bombardment, and torture in detention centers.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

As Syria marks 15 years since anti-Assad uprising, security issues remain

Syria's 2011 uprising against Bashar al-Assad, triggered by teenage arrests for anti-government graffiti, escalated into a devastating civil war that lasted 13 years before HTS forces removed Assad in December 2024.
#al-hol-camp
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Syria faces twin battles as Assad loyalists and ISIL attack in west, east

Armed clashes between Syrian security forces and a militia linked to ousted regime remnants killed at least four people in Latakia, signaling organized resistance to the transitional government's stabilization efforts.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What is happening to Syria's IS camps and their former residents?

Thousands of women and children linked to IS endured dire Syrian camp conditions; many began leaving or returning after al-Hawl emptied following Damascus's takeover.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Fall of the House of Assad

Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus, collapsing his regime and leaving Syria fragmented and dangerously unstable under newly dominant Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What will it take for Syrians to return to Aleppo after years of war?

Aleppo faces massive reconstruction challenges as residents return, with damaged infrastructure and homes requiring extensive repairs despite new government rebuilding efforts.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Islamic State emerges from rubble of north-east Syria to exploit discontent with al-Sharaa

Islamic State remnants remain active in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province, with sympathizers living among residents and the group recently releasing propaganda after a two-year silence.
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