UAE security forces tortured, killed journalist for opposing Israel normalization: Report
A new book by journalist Matthew Cole alleges that prominent Emirati journalist and poet Habib al-Sayegh was tortured to death after publishing a column calling Israel the 'enemy' in 2019
A new book by journalist Matthew Cole alleges that prominent Emirati journalist and poet Habib al-Sayegh was tortured to death after publishing a column calling Israel the 'enemy' in 2019
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Tel Aviv fears US will abandon war on Iran before Israeli goals are met: Report
Israeli planners are concerned that a 'quick campaign' by US forces will leave the Iranian government 'intact'
Israeli planners are concerned that a 'quick campaign' by US forces will leave the Iranian government 'intact'
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BREAKING | Israeli artillery shelling targets multiple southern Lebanese towns including Beit Leif, Talousa, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
Local reports also indicate an Israeli airstrike on Kfar Tebnit.
Local reports also indicate an Israeli airstrike on Kfar Tebnit.
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❗️Iran threatens to expand regional war if US and Israel launch new joint aggression
Senior Iranian military spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump, declaring that Iran's armed forces are closely monitoring all US military maneuvers across the region.
Writing in a public statement on social media, Akraminia cautioned that any attempt by the White House to launch another joint military operation alongside the Israeli occupation will trigger an immediate and unprecedented armed response from Tehran.
"There is no doubt that the flames of war will engulf a much wider area, and the end of the conflict will not be in his hands," Akraminia stated, warning that Washington will be unable to control or limit the scope of regional escalation once hostilities resume.
Citing Trump’s "distrustful" nature and long track record of betraying diplomatic commitments, the Iranian military leadership confirmed that defense units are relentlessly expanding operational readiness, upgrading offensive missile capabilities, and fortifying strategic maritime positions to repel potential aggressive actions.
"Given the US President's dark record of betraying diplomacy, the Islamic Republic of Iran's military, distrustful and indifferent to the enemy's actions, is constantly upgrading its combat readiness. We are closely monitoring US movements in the region," he wrote.
The elevated warnings from Tehran follow heightened military deployments by US Central Command in regional waters, as Washington moves additional naval assets to back Israeli military posture.
Iranian defense officials reiterated that while Tehran does not seek total escalation, any violation of Iranian sovereignty, military assets, or strategic maritime corridors will result in retaliatory operations striking US bases and allied targets across the region.
Senior Iranian military spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia issued a stern warning to US President Donald Trump, declaring that Iran's armed forces are closely monitoring all US military maneuvers across the region.
Writing in a public statement on social media, Akraminia cautioned that any attempt by the White House to launch another joint military operation alongside the Israeli occupation will trigger an immediate and unprecedented armed response from Tehran.
"There is no doubt that the flames of war will engulf a much wider area, and the end of the conflict will not be in his hands," Akraminia stated, warning that Washington will be unable to control or limit the scope of regional escalation once hostilities resume.
Citing Trump’s "distrustful" nature and long track record of betraying diplomatic commitments, the Iranian military leadership confirmed that defense units are relentlessly expanding operational readiness, upgrading offensive missile capabilities, and fortifying strategic maritime positions to repel potential aggressive actions.
"Given the US President's dark record of betraying diplomacy, the Islamic Republic of Iran's military, distrustful and indifferent to the enemy's actions, is constantly upgrading its combat readiness. We are closely monitoring US movements in the region," he wrote.
The elevated warnings from Tehran follow heightened military deployments by US Central Command in regional waters, as Washington moves additional naval assets to back Israeli military posture.
Iranian defense officials reiterated that while Tehran does not seek total escalation, any violation of Iranian sovereignty, military assets, or strategic maritime corridors will result in retaliatory operations striking US bases and allied targets across the region.
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The Cradle
BREAKING | Israeli warplanes target Baraachit, in southern Lebanon.
UPDATE | The aftermath of a massive Israeli attack on Baraachit, in southern Lebanon.
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❗️Israeli military siege in occupied West Bank forcibly displaces nearly 3,500 Palestinians
Local authorities in Hebron (Al-Khalil) report that a week-long Israeli military siege has forced 3,361 Palestinians from their homes, including 1,425 children.
The ongoing blockade has completely halted daily life and severely disrupted education, leaving roughly 262,000 students impacted and nearly 2,200 trapped inside besieged zones.
Economic damage is escalating rapidly, as hundreds of industrial and commercial facilities face heavy disruption, while several sites in Farsh al-Hawa have suffered severe structural damage, bulldozing, or complete demolition.
In response to the growing crisis, municipal officials say they are actively coordinating emergency relief efforts and arranging temporary shelter for displaced families.
Local authorities in Hebron (Al-Khalil) report that a week-long Israeli military siege has forced 3,361 Palestinians from their homes, including 1,425 children.
The ongoing blockade has completely halted daily life and severely disrupted education, leaving roughly 262,000 students impacted and nearly 2,200 trapped inside besieged zones.
Economic damage is escalating rapidly, as hundreds of industrial and commercial facilities face heavy disruption, while several sites in Farsh al-Hawa have suffered severe structural damage, bulldozing, or complete demolition.
In response to the growing crisis, municipal officials say they are actively coordinating emergency relief efforts and arranging temporary shelter for displaced families.
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❗️Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday that he was "extremely worried" about a renewed escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran, warning that another round of fighting would be more destructive and have far-reaching consequences.
Speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, Abdelatty said: "The second round will be more dangerous, more destructive, and it will lead to nowhere. We have to draw lessons from the past."
Speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue security summit in Bahrain, Abdelatty said: "The second round will be more dangerous, more destructive, and it will lead to nowhere. We have to draw lessons from the past."
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❗️Jordanian border guards thwarted an attempted infiltration by 14 armed individuals seeking to enter northern Jordan from Syria, the armed forces said in a statement on Saturday.
The group attempted to cross the border on Friday amid heavy gunfire and direct clashes, resulting in multiple casualties among its members. The remaining individuals fled back into Syria, according to the statement.
The group attempted to cross the border on Friday amid heavy gunfire and direct clashes, resulting in multiple casualties among its members. The remaining individuals fled back into Syria, according to the statement.
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❗️US War Department seeks emergency clearance for sublingual ketamine wafers to treat battlefield casualties
According to a report by Politico, the US War Department is fast-tracking the procurement of sublingual ketamine wafers for battlefield trauma management, pushing for emergency regulatory clearance to bypass standard Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval cycles.
The move follows a $41 million sole-source development contract awarded earlier this year to Singapore-based iX Biopharma to produce "Wafermine"—a fast-dissolving sublingual wafer designed to deliver high-potency ketamine directly into the bloodstream through the oral mucous membrane.
The rapid push toward emergency authorization stems from a September declaration by War Secretary Pete Hegseth, who formally cited a heightened risk of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear) attacks and high-intensity combat scenarios capable of causing mass casualty events.
Under the federal declaration, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. determined that emergency conditions exist to justify the deployment of unapproved, specialized analgesics to prevent severe shock and hemodynamic instability among wounded combat personnel.
The Pentagon's shift toward sublingual ketamine underscores an evolving tactical medicine strategy that prioritizes rapid, non-opioid pain management in extreme combat environments where intravenous administration is impractical.
However, the program faces immediate logistical and regulatory hurdles following reports that iX Biopharma’s primary domestic manufacturing partner currently lacks the required state licensing in Nevada to operate, drawing increased scrutiny from federal lawmakers over the expedited sole-source procurement process.
According to a report by Politico, the US War Department is fast-tracking the procurement of sublingual ketamine wafers for battlefield trauma management, pushing for emergency regulatory clearance to bypass standard Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval cycles.
The move follows a $41 million sole-source development contract awarded earlier this year to Singapore-based iX Biopharma to produce "Wafermine"—a fast-dissolving sublingual wafer designed to deliver high-potency ketamine directly into the bloodstream through the oral mucous membrane.
The rapid push toward emergency authorization stems from a September declaration by War Secretary Pete Hegseth, who formally cited a heightened risk of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear) attacks and high-intensity combat scenarios capable of causing mass casualty events.
Under the federal declaration, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. determined that emergency conditions exist to justify the deployment of unapproved, specialized analgesics to prevent severe shock and hemodynamic instability among wounded combat personnel.
The Pentagon's shift toward sublingual ketamine underscores an evolving tactical medicine strategy that prioritizes rapid, non-opioid pain management in extreme combat environments where intravenous administration is impractical.
However, the program faces immediate logistical and regulatory hurdles following reports that iX Biopharma’s primary domestic manufacturing partner currently lacks the required state licensing in Nevada to operate, drawing increased scrutiny from federal lawmakers over the expedited sole-source procurement process.
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❗️A US drone struck two fishing boats 14 nautical miles south of Qeshm Island earlier today, Fars News Agency reports.
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❗️Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said on Friday night that Yemeni forces had not carried out any operations targeting Saudi territory, dismissing Riyadh's claim that it had intercepted a drone over Medina as "blatant and egregious lies."
Saree accused Saudi Arabia of fabricating claims against Yemen and its armed forces, describing them as evidence of the kingdom's "moral and ethical bankruptcy."
Saree accused Saudi Arabia of fabricating claims against Yemen and its armed forces, describing them as evidence of the kingdom's "moral and ethical bankruptcy."
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The Cradle
BREAKING | The official social media account of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei confirms that he met with top commanders of the country's armed forces to issue strategic directives. According to the brief statement, the nature of these instructions…
‼️ Iran's Supreme Leader orders army to update target database and implement response 'without geographical limits'
According to a report by state news agency IRNA, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed senior military commanders to update the armed forces' strategic "Targets Bank" to encompass all US and Israeli physical and non-physical assets across the region.
Speaking during a high-level briefing with general staff officers, Khamenei mandated an immediate upgrade of Iran’s military information architecture and called for deeper indigenous defense capabilities through advanced technologies to achieve "maximum deterrence" against external threats.
Emphasizing a shift in strategic operational posture, Khamenei ordered the military establishment to prepare an "immediate, effective response without geographical limitations" in the event of renewed military aggression or clandestine operations by Washington or Tel Aviv.
The directive explicitly expands the potential scope of Iranian military action, asserting that any future hostility will be met with borderless retaliatory strikes across multiple domains.
"If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for their end," Khamenei declared.
According to a report by state news agency IRNA, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed senior military commanders to update the armed forces' strategic "Targets Bank" to encompass all US and Israeli physical and non-physical assets across the region.
Speaking during a high-level briefing with general staff officers, Khamenei mandated an immediate upgrade of Iran’s military information architecture and called for deeper indigenous defense capabilities through advanced technologies to achieve "maximum deterrence" against external threats.
Emphasizing a shift in strategic operational posture, Khamenei ordered the military establishment to prepare an "immediate, effective response without geographical limitations" in the event of renewed military aggression or clandestine operations by Washington or Tel Aviv.
The directive explicitly expands the potential scope of Iranian military action, asserting that any future hostility will be met with borderless retaliatory strikes across multiple domains.
"If the enemies once again launch military or terrorist attacks, it is the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the Iranian nation that will determine the time and conditions for their end," Khamenei declared.
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❗️Turkiye to host new round of Ukraine diplomatic discussions in November
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that he would hold "important" talks in Turkiye as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.
In his nightly video address, Zelensky suggested the discussions were connected to plans to resume negotiations next month aimed at finding a resolution to the war.
"Important negotiations will take place in Turkey. We are also working to ensure that all available diplomatic opportunities are pursued," Zelensky said.
"We expect that in November we will be able to move towards the formats that have been under discussion for such a long time."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday that he would hold "important" talks in Turkiye as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.
In his nightly video address, Zelensky suggested the discussions were connected to plans to resume negotiations next month aimed at finding a resolution to the war.
"Important negotiations will take place in Turkey. We are also working to ensure that all available diplomatic opportunities are pursued," Zelensky said.
"We expect that in November we will be able to move towards the formats that have been under discussion for such a long time."
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