Web Desk — Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Saturday, by a ceasefire agreement aimed at securing the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. As part of the prisoner exchange, buses carrying Palestinian detainees left two Israeli prisons: Ofer in the occupied West Bank and Ktziot in the …

Web Desk — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a dedicated portal for receiving applications to provide iftar meals at the Grand Mosque during Ramadan. The service allows individuals to choose one meal site, while charitable organizations can apply for up to 10 sites. Applicants must partner …

Web Desk — Leaked internal documents have revealed that Microsoft has become a significant provider of cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) support to the Israeli military, with assistance sharply increasing since the conflict in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, according to Anadolu Agency. The documents, obtained by Drop Site News, show that Israel has become one of Microsoft’s …

Web Desk — Eighteen U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order to revoke birthright citizenship. According to foreign news agencies, Democrats have also rallied against the presidential decree. The Democrats have taken a strong stand against changes to immigration policy, arguing that Trump has exceeded his authority. In addition, the U.S. president has decided to deport …

Web Desk — President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address echoed many of the themes from his first, offering a sharp critique of the nation he was inheriting and making bold promises to resolve its issues. Eight years ago, Trump spoke of “American carnage” and vowed to eliminate it immediately. On Monday, he proclaimed the end of the nation’s “decline,” signaling …

Web Desk — Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday threatened to overthrow the Netanyahu government if it did not take military control of the Gaza Strip, Anadolu news agency reported. Smotrich opposed the Gaza ceasefire agreement, calling it a “grave mistake” and a “surrender to Hamas.” The ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal took effect at 11:15 a.m. local …

Web Desk — The head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) hailed the newly announced Gaza ceasefire agreement on Friday, describing it as a crucial “starting point” to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at a news conference at the UN headquarters in New York, Philippe Lazzarini emphasized the need for swift, …

Web Desk — Israel’s hardline National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced on Thursday that he would resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if it approves the Gaza ceasefire deal, which he staunchly opposes, according to Reuters. Israeli media reported that the cabinet might vote on the agreement on Friday, though the Prime Minister’s office has not confirmed this. “This …

Web Desk — David Lynch, the visionary American filmmaker, writer, and artist renowned for his surreal storytelling and groundbreaking works, has died at the age of 78, his family announced on Thursday. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” read a statement on his Facebook page. “There’s …

Web Desk — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, signaling a potential end to Israel’s devastating 15-month campaign that resulted in the deaths of at least 46,707 Palestinians. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani announced the agreement during a press conference in Doha, confirming it will take effect on January …