Middle East
Palestinian Authority prime minister visits Spain after recognition of state
More than 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, including Spain, Ireland, and Norway
Amnesty International: Iran leads in execution
According to the data, 1,153 people were executed in 2023, a 30% increase from the previous year.
King Salman grants 1,000 Hajj invitations to relatives of Palestinians affected by war
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has signed a decree granting 1,000 Hajj invitations to relatives of Palestinians killed or injured in the war with Israel.
UNRWA reports one million Palestinians have fled Rafah
UNRWA reports approximately one million people have fled Rafah in the last three weeks, underscoring the severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
UN Security Council to address Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp
According to the Gaza health ministry, 45 people were killed in the strike.
Houthis claim attacks on ships in Indian Ocean and Red Sea
The Houthis claim that the strikes targeted the commercial ships Larego Desert, MSC Michela, and Minerva Lisa in the Red Sea.
Jordan's Prince Hussein criticizes Israel in diplomatic dispute
Prince Hussein said that Israel's actions since 2002 cast doubt on whether the country genuinely seeks peace.