Israel’s Katz threatens Iran’s Khamenei
Cairo (The Nacional): Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, known for his belligerent rhetoric, has renewed threats against Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who he threatened to assassinate during the 12-day war between the two foes in June.
Egyptians head to polls for Senate vote amid limited opposition presence
Cairo (The National): Egyptians began voting in elections for the Senate, the upper chamber of parliament, with the political landscape characterised by pro-government party dominance and limited opposition.
Palestinian ambassador wants concrete EU measures on Gaza before summer break
The National July 15, 2025, Brussels (The National): Foreign ministers from the European Union’s 27 countries must take concrete steps to pressure Israel to end its war on Gaza, including a suspension of weapons exports or academic research relations, a senior Palestinian diplomat has told The National.
US contractors guarding Gaza aid sites admit to firing live ammunition at hungry Palestinians
Cairo (The National): US contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are firing live ammunition and stun grenades at Palestinians rushing to get food near the deadly distribution centres, AP has revealed, based on accounts and videos.
New round of nuclear negotiations to take place as ‘difficult but useful’ talks with US
Tehran (The National): A fourth round of indirect «difficult but useful» talks between Iran and the US on Tehran’s nuclear programme ended in Oman on Sunday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, with a date for new round to be announced later.
Hamas and Israel in ‘serious’ negotiations for truce of five to seven years
Cairo (The National): Hamas and Israeli negotiators are engaged in “serious” talks in Cairo on the latest Gaza ceasefire proposals but an agreement may prove elusive once again, sources told The National.
US government memo says Mahmoud Khalil can be deported for his beliefs
Cairo (The National): As a deadline from an immigration judge approaches to submit evidence in the deportation case of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, the US government submitted a memo – signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio – that cites the administration of President Donald Trump’s authority to expel foreign citizens whose presence in the country damages US foreign policy interests.
Hezbollah says it will act if ‘unacceptable’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue
The National March 31, 2025, Beirut (The National): Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would not accept continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, a day after the first strike on Beirut since a fragile November truce.
‘I am a political prisoner’: Palestinian student decries US immigration arrest
Washington (The National): Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil has described himself as a political prisoner in his first public remarks since his detention by United States immigration authorities who are seeking to deport him for his role in pro-Palestinian protests.
UN facing cash crunch as member states fail to pay dues
The Nationzl March 13, 2025, United Nations (The National): The United Nations on Wednesday revealed it is facing a cash crisis exacerbated by delayed payments from member states and further strained by the nationalist policies of US President Donald Trump.
