Report: Saudi Arabia Holding Defense Pact Talks with the United States Amid Growing Security Ties

Saudi Arabia is reportedly in advanced discussions with the United States over a landmark defense pact, which Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to finalize during his upcoming White House visit next month, according to a Financial Times report on Friday. Citing sources familiar with the talks, the Financial Times revealed that a senior … Read more

Iran Condemns Moves Ahead of United Nations Nuclear Sanctions Decision

Iran has strongly criticized European nations for threatening to reimpose international sanctions over the monitoring of its nuclear program. On Friday, Tehran officials accused European states of “political bias” after they warned that sanctions would be revived by the end of the month if Iran fails to comply with monitoring conditions. Iranian authorities insisted they … Read more

More Than 20 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attacks Amid Escalating Gaza War

The Israeli army is advancing near the center of Gaza City, forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee toward coastal roads as Israel pushes to drive residents out of the Strip’s main urban hub. Residents report relentless bombardments, including drone and fighter jet strikes, as well as explosions from remote-controlled machines, with entire neighborhoods … Read more