Family of Mahmood Habibi confident Trump will push for his release
The Taliban have denied detaining Habibi, but his family insists otherwise.
Human Rights, US
Politics, US
American citizen freed after two years in Taliban custody
In a post on X, Khalilzad said the Taliban agreed to free Glezmann as a “goodwill gesture” to President Donald.
West Asia
Turkey restricts social media amid crackdown on Istanbul mayor
Turkey has previously imposed similar restrictions following major political events, bomb attacks, and natural disasters.
Middle East
Palestinian man loses entire family in Israeli strike on Khan Younis
Standing outside Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, he cradled the lifeless body of his son, overcome with grief.
Middle East
Over 400 killed in Israel’s new bombing campaign in Gaza
As the fighting resumed, Gazans described their fear and shock.
Middle East
Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel resumes airstrikes
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Israeli forces launched intense airstrikes across the territory.
Middle East
Houthis vow to escalate attacks in response to US airstrikes
CAIRO — Yemen’s Houthi rebels will respond to U.S. airstrikes with further escalation, the group’s military spokesperson said in a.
Asia
Iran’s guards chief warns of ‘decisive’ response to threats
Salami also asserted that Yemen’s Houthis operate independently and take full responsibility for their actions.
Media, US
Trump orders deep cuts to Voice of America, other federal agencies
The order instructs the agencies to scale back their activities to the bare minimum required by law, eliminating any programs.
World
UN chief warns of ‘disturbing rise’ in anti-Muslim bigotry
He called on digital platforms to “curb hate speech and harassment” and urged global leaders to take a stand against.