Author: Barry

On Monday at its annual summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) confirmed its support for Iran’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy production, according to a statement made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Lavrov told reporters after an informal session of foreign ministers, which included China, Russia, India, Iran and several...

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly denounced recent U.S. sanctions on Cuba over the weekend, accusing Washington of violating fundamental human rights and international norms. Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei described them as an illegal economic blockade which inflicts collective punishment on Cuban people while undermining sovereignty. “Once again, U.S. coercion and bullying has targeted a sovereign nation seeking...

Israel’s military has issued an urgent call-out, cautioning fishermen, swimmers, and divers in Gaza against entering the Mediterranean Sea because of ongoing military operations that pose substantial risk. This latest caution underscores the dangerous and militarized environment facing civilians amid this prolonged conflict. Israeli Military Alert Raises Concern On November 15th, an official from Israel’s...

Taybeh, West Bank — An ancient Byzantine church dating back 1,500 years has come under attack due to increasing violent actions by Israeli settlers, with local clergy and residents appealing for international intervention in order to safeguard its sacred heritage and secure survival of their community. On July 7, a coordinated arson attack targeted two...

Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister, made an eye-opening admission that has captured both domestic and international interest: his country’s decision to seek a ceasefire in recent conflict was driven by intense and effective resistance groups’ military response across the region. Gallant told Israeli lawmakers at a private session, later to be shared with the press,...

Russia violated international law during Ukraine’s post-2022 invasion, in what marked its first ruling for abuses related to this period. (http://apnews.com/2022invasion)On July 9, 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg issued two inter-state rulings regarding allegations of serious violations since 2014 during Russia’s full-scale invasion that began February...

Tehran, Iran – Iran has called upon the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to take a strong and coordinated stand against any aggression by Israel in response to regional tensions, hoping to rally support among major Eurasian powers. This request reflects intensifying regional tensions as well as mounting regional hostilities. Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali,...

Rafah/Gaza City. On July 7, 2025. Yasser Abu Shabab, head of Israel-backed “Popular Forces,” made this bold claim while proclaiming Hamas to be “at the end of its road.” This signaled an important shift in local power amid rising tensions within Gaza enclave. This statement from him signifies increasing internal fragmentation as his group positions...

On Sunday, a high-level Israeli cabinet meeting degenerated into an explosive confrontation between Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister without Portfolio Yifat Zamir, exposing deep divisions within the government over military operations in Gaza and negotiations with Hamas. Israel media reports indicate that the weekly cabinet session was marked by raised voices and heated exchanges,...

Hamas’ Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades have claimed responsibility for an RPG attack targeting Israeli forces in northern Gaza – marking yet another escalation in ongoing ground encounters. Hamas fighters recently used their Telegram channel to release a statement claiming they fired multiple RPG rounds and mortar shells against an Israeli position just one kilometer north...