Author: Barry

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Democrats this week supported record numbers of failed attempts to prevent U.S. arms sales to Israel, underscoring a growing division within their party over its Middle East policy amid mounting humanitarian concerns in Gaza. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced two resolutions intended to block separate arms transfers: one targeted the delivery...

Honolulu, Hawaii – July 30th 2025: After an undersea earthquake off Russia caused widespread tsunami warnings to be issued across Hawaii, residents and tourists of Honolulu sought shelter at an idyllic hillside overlook in Honolulu as an emergency shelter. The scenic viewpoint soon turned into an impromptu haven. The earthquake, measuring 7.6-magnitude near the Kuril-Kamchatka...

As reports and images from Gaza emerge showing families struggling to make ends meet and children suffering from acute malnutrition, international attention once again turns towards one haunting question: Is Gaza facing a famine? Aid organizations and United Nations agencies warn that parts of Gaza may already meet the criteria for famine. But what exactly...

Germany announced on July 28 that they intend to intensify diplomatic pressure against Israel over the Gaza humanitarian crisis, demanding they fully implement agreed measures allowing robust aid delivery and protecting Palestinian rights in light of widespread civilian suffering. Berlin stands ready to take further steps against Israel to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Gaza...

Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) launched an important crackdown against illegal meat trade by dismantling an illegal donkey slaughter operation near Tarnol district near Islamabad, seizing more than one tonne (25 maunds/1,000 kg) of donkey meat during an overnight raid on Saturday and seizing over 50 live donkeys for slaughtering, according to Geo News International and...

Date of Creation: July 26 2025 Byline: [Your Name], Middle East Desk Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi is spearheading an intense diplomatic outreach to Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, invoking collective action to break down Gaza’s blockade and provide vital humanitarian assistance for Palestinians undergoing severe deprivation and starvation. On Friday,...

Iran has presented today’s high-stakes nuclear talks between Europe’s E3 trio of France, Germany and United Kingdom as an opportunity for them to “correct” what Tehran considers their flawed and unconstructive approach towards Iran’s nuclear program. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei told IRNA in an exclusive interview that the Istanbul meeting represents both a “valuable...

Hamas submitted its latest ceasefire proposal to international mediators in Cairo, offering cautious hope of an early end to months-long violence in Gaza and southern Israel. Regional and global powers have intensified diplomatic efforts in an attempt to bring an end to the escalation in violence between Gazans and Israelis. 11.05 am GMT – Proposal...

Mark Carney has made it abundantly clear that Canada will not accept a “bad deal” during ongoing talks between his nation and the US designed to resolve an ongoing trade dispute. While Ottawa seeks tariff relief, Carney stressed any agreement must serve Canada’s long-term interests rather than simply meet an artificial deadline. On July 22...

Monday afternoon marked a historic display of international solidarity when over 20 countries, such as the UK, France, Germany, Canada, Australia and Japan, issued a joint statement calling for an immediate and sustained end to Israel and Hamas fighting in Gaza by suspending hostilities and providing unimpeded humanitarian access. The statement, issued through the foreign...