Billionaire Forced To Change The Name Of His Boat After People Realize What It Spells Backwards “That is such a classic billionaire blunder that it almost feels scripted by Jesse Armstrong,” one user wrote. Bored Panda · Jan 16
Trump has pulled back from the brink on Iran – for now When he returned to power last year, Trump was eager to negotiate a new deal with Tehran, but a diplomatic breakthrough has been elusive The Guardian - US · Jan 16
Scoop: Mossad director visits U.S. for Iran consultations Spy chief David Barnea is heading to Miami to see Steve Witkoff. Axios · Jan 16
Rightwing leaders endorse Viktor Orbán in Hungarian election campaign video Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and France’s Marine Le Pen among figures showing support for Hungary’s prime minister The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Iran strikes delayed as Trump aides and Israel raise concerns "Everyone knows the president keeps his finger over the button." Axios · Jan 15
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is about political alliances, not legal principles Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December 2025 declaration as the first decisive breach in the wall of diplomatic isolation that has surrounded Somaliland for more than three decades. The Conversation · Jan 15
Netanyahu casts the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase as largely symbolic Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast the announcement that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza would advance to its second phase as largely symbolic The Independent UK · Jan 15
Netanyahu announces Israel will honor Charlie Kirk with award for fighting antisemitism Several prominent pro-Israeli leaders are expected to attend the event The Independent UK · Jan 15
Amid a rocky truce, Israel and Hamas prepare to resume fighting Progress towards achieving Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza is stalling. Israeli strikes across the territory on January 9 killed 13 Palestinians, with new raids days later claiming three more lives. The situation has now reached a critical juncture, with both Israel and Hamas reportedly preparing for a resumption… The Conversation · Jan 14
Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes over Hamas says it will dissolve its government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over as part of a U.S.-brokered peace plan The Independent UK · Jan 11
Benjamin Netanyahu Says US 'Would Not Exist' Without Jews While Defending War in Gaza Benjamin Netanyahu said the United States would not exist without Jews while defending the war against Hamas and calling them 'barbarians'. International Business Times UK · Jan 11
Who is Reza Pahlavi? Iran’s exiled prince linked to mass anti-Khamenei protests Reza Pahlavi has pledged to be a ‘steward of a national transition to democracy’ for Iran The Independent UK · Jan 9
Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov will head Gaza peace board, Netanyahu says Mladenov is a former Bulgarian defence and foreign minister who served as the UN envoy to Iraq before being appointed as the UN Middle East peace envoy from 2015-2020. Euronews · Jan 8
What is happening in Iran? Internet blackout continues after widespread anti-regime protests Donald Trump continues to threaten Iran’s Islamic regime with military action The Independent UK · Jan 8
Axios · Jan 7 Trump expected to announce Gaza Board of Peace next week: U.S. officials Around 15 world leaders are expected to be named to the board.
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Netanyahu calls for restraint after bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox boy in Israel The violence reflected tensions between authorities and ultra-Orthodox as the government mulls plans to draft them into the military
The Guardian - AU · Jan 7 Labor group urges Albanese to rescind invitation to Israeli president Isaac Herzog Friends of Palestine criticise decision to invite Israel’s head of state to Australia in a sign of further strain within Labor movement
The Guardian - AU · Jan 7 Teen killed by bus during ultra-Orthodox protest against conscription in Jerusalem Mass demonstrations against compulsory service law have been taking place as Israel’s military tries to solve its manpower shortages
Axios · Jan 6 U.S. proposed demilitarized economic zone on Israel-Syria border They held extensive talks in Paris on a new security agreement.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6 Israel pushes ahead with vast illegal settlement in heart of West Bank Exclusive: Tender posted for construction of 3,401 homes in settlement designed to ‘bury idea of a Palestinian state’
The Conversation · Jan 6 Facing protests and new threats from Trump, is the Iranian regime on its last legs? Iran’s Islamic regime is once again faced with nationwide popular protests and a potential confrontation with Israel and the United States.
Euronews · Jan 5 Netanyahu and Trump vow to block Iran's nuclear and missile programmes Netanyahu's words come days after Trump said he wants to "eradicate" Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme after the two leaders met in Washington last week.
International Business Times UK · Jan 5 Trump Vows to Hammer Iran if It Kills Protesters as Khamenei Plots Russia Escape Trump warns of US strikes on Iran if protesters are killed, as Khamenei plans to flee to Russia, highlighting rising tensions amid nationwide demonstrations.
Axios · Jan 4 Scoop: Israel-Syria talks planned in Paris with U.S. mediating Trump asked Netanyahu to bring his team back to the table.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 4 Trump offers Turkey fresh hope for US fighter jets despite Israel's opposition After years of negotiations, the Turkish military may finally be close to acquiring American F-35 fighter jets. United States President Donald Trump has suggested a deal could be near, despite Israel warning that the sale would threaten its security amidst rising tensions with Turkey.