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Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have returned to Iran for the first time since Israeli and US strikes targeted the country’s nuclear facilities earlier this year. The announcement marks a tentative step toward restoring cooperation between Tehran and the UN’s nuclear watchdog, which had been frozen following the June conflict. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed the …

Protests demanding an end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages erupted across Israel on Tuesday, hours before the country’s security cabinet was set to convene for a high-level meeting. Demonstrators blocked major roads in Tel Aviv, waving Israeli flags and displaying photos of those still held captive in Gaza. Other rallies were reported near the U.S. embassy …

Key Points Israeli researchers grew kidney organoids that survived 34 weeks — far longer than previous attempts. The breakthrough could transform drug testing, kidney disease modeling, and tissue repair. The focus is on biomolecules secreted by organoids rather than full organ transplants. Sheba Medical Centre is seeking international funding, particularly from Chinese biotech firms. China alone has over 150 million …

Key Points Netanyahu welcomed Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah by end of 2025. Israel says it could reduce its troop presence if the plan is implemented. Hezbollah rejects disarmament until Israel withdraws and stops airstrikes. U.S. is pressuring Beirut to limit Hezbollah after a 14-month war. The 2023–24 conflict left over 4,000 dead and caused $11 billion in damage. Israeli …

Key Points Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa killed at least six and wounded 86. Targets included oil and power facilities, as well as a military site at the presidential palace. Houthis vowed to continue attacks, saying operations support Gaza. Rebels launched a cluster bomb missile at Israel last week, intercepted mid-air. Shipping in the Red Sea remains under threat, disrupting global …

Dutch politics was thrown into further turmoil on Friday after Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp stepped down, citing frustration over his inability to secure new sanctions against Israel. His resignation, which followed a contentious cabinet meeting, prompted his party, the New Social Contract (NSC), to withdraw from the governing coalition, deepening the country’s political crisis. Resignation Amid Cabinet Deadlock Veldkamp had …

The United Nations on Friday made an unprecedented announcement, formally declaring a famine in Gaza — the first official famine recorded in the Middle East. UN experts warned that nearly half a million people are enduring “catastrophic” levels of hunger, marking one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the region’s modern history. Famine Confirmed in Gaza City The declaration …

Iran has declared that it is ready to respond to any new Israeli military action, unveiling that it now possesses missiles more advanced than those deployed during their recent 12-day conflict. The announcement underscores the fragile nature of the current pause in hostilities and the risk of renewed escalation in the region. Iran’s New Missile Capabilities Speaking on Wednesday, Defense …