Protesters recently made their way into a Microsoft building. They wanted to talk about a big issue. They are part of a group called No Azure for Apartheid. This group has been vocal about Microsoft's deals with the Israeli government and military. They want Microsoft to stop all contracts with them. Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, spoke to reporters after the pr...
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader currently serving time in prison. This visit came just after another high-ranking Israeli official made a bold statement about the future of a Palestinian state. Ben-Gvir shared a video of his encounter with Barghout...
A new plan is on the table. The United States has shared a proposal with Lebanon. The goal? Disarm Hezbollah and get Israeli troops out of Lebanon by the end of the year. This plan is being discussed right now. It's a big deal. It's the most detailed plan yet for taking weapons away from Hezbollah. Hezbollah has been a powerful group in Lebanon. They have been backe...
The recent Superman movie has sparked a heated debate among political commentators. Some viewers see the movie's conflict between Boravia and Jarhanpur as a metaphor for the Middle East. Hasan Piker, a left-leaning commentator, suggested Boravia represents Israel due to its military strength and alliance with the U. S. He compared Boravia's actions to Israel's campai...
Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites. The attacks have made things complicated. Iran has stopped workin...
The Middle East is a complex place. Some people think it's finally heading towards peace. They point to recent events, like the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Israel showed off its military strength, hitting Iran's air defenses and nuclear sites. This made Iran weaker and less able to cause trouble. But is this really a sign of lasting peace? Not so fast. Sure,...
Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has declared an end to the armed conflict against Turkey. He shared this news through a video message, which was broadcasted by the PKK-affiliated Firat News Agency. Ocalan emphasized that this change marks a significant move from armed resistance to democratic politics. He stressed the imp...
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are taking longer than hoped. Qatar, which is hosting the talks, says both sides need more time to agree. This is not what Donald Trump wanted. He had hoped to announce a deal during Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week. But it looks like that won't happen now. The talks started on Sunday. Both Israel and Hamas agre...
The recent clash between Israel and Iran has sent ripples across the Middle East and beyond. Israel's actions have significantly delayed Iran's nuclear ambitions and strengthened its regional influence. The U. S. has also shown its commitment to stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Interestingly, the conflict didn't escalate into a larger war, despite fears...
A devastating flash flood in central Texas has left at least 82 people dead, with many questions about why warnings were not issued sooner. The hardest-hit area is Kerr County, where 68 deaths have been reported, including 28 children from youth camps near the Guadalupe River. Residents like Wendy Barker from Hunt are questioning why they did not receive any alerts d...