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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca AlbaneseMiddle EastπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN's Francesca Albanese

A federal judge in the United States blocked new sanctions proposed by the US government against UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese. The move comes amid growing international criticism of US policy toward human rig...

2026-05-13 21:35

Iran war complicates Turkey's Kurdish peace processMiddle EastπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Iran war complicates Turkey's Kurdish peace process

The ongoing Iran conflict is posing challenges to Turkey's efforts to negotiate a peace settlement with the Kurdish region, according to an analysis by experts. The complex dynamics of regional alliances and internal div...

2026-05-13 18:46

UAE denies secret meeting with Netanyahu during Iran warMiddle EastπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

UAE denies secret meeting with Netanyahu during Iran war

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied holding a secret meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the Iran conflict. The claim comes amid reports of tensions between Israel and the UAE over regiona...

2026-05-13 18:41

Israeli coalition seeks dissolution of Knesset, vote next weekMiddle EastπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Israeli coalition seeks dissolution of Knesset, vote next week

The Israeli government has submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset (parliament), with a vote expected next week. The move comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines his political strategy and plans for the coun...

2026-05-13 18:39

Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place with military officialsMiddle EastπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place with military officials

The third round of Israel-Lebanon talks is scheduled to take place, focusing on de-escalating tensions and resolving disputes. This development follows previous rounds and highlights the ongoing efforts towards regional ...

2026-05-13 18:24

Middle East

IDF Officers Criticize Lack of Tools Against Jewish Terror

IDF officers reportedly told the Prime Minister that Jewish terror accounts for up to 80% of incidents in the West Bank, highlighting a complex security challenge. A Palestinian teen was also reported killed by IDF force...

2026-05-13 17:35

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US Secretary of State Urges China to Pressure Iran

The US Secretary of State called on China to press Iran to change its course in the Gulf region, amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon. IDF officers reportedly told the Prime Minister that Jewish terror accou...

2026-05-13 17:33

Middle East

Lebanon Reports 10 More Deaths in Israeli Strikes

On May 13, Lebanon reported 10 additional deaths following Israeli strikes in the south. The incident comes amid tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with both sides blaming each other for recent attacks. The US Secreta...

2026-05-13 17:31

Middle East

Syria's food crisis: WFP slashes aid

The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a significant cut in its aid to Syria, affecting 7.2 million people as funding crises deepen....

2026-05-13 17:14