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Arab League member states approved a unified $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza at an emergency summit in Cairo, proposing a phased rebuilding effort that would allow Palestinians to remain in the territory and complete reconstruction by 2030. The plan, developed by Egypt with input from the Palestinian Authority and international institutions, outlines a multi-stage recovery process including infrastructure rebuilding, housing development, and the construction of a port and airport. The proposal also calls for a temporary technocratic administration to govern Gaza during a six-month transition under the Palestinian government. While Arab states endorsed the framework as a collective alternative to proposals involving displacement of Palestinians, the United States and Israel rejected the plan shortly after the summit, casting uncertainty over whether the reconstruction initiative will move forward.

Muskan Zahra

Mar 54 min

The United States has suspended most intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a move that could significantly weaken Kyiv’s ability to track and target Russian forces on the battlefield. The decision, confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe on March 5, followed concerns within the Trump administration about whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was committed to pursuing peace negotiations with Russia. US intelligence has been a crucial element of Ukraine’s war effort since the 2022 invasion, helping Ukrainian forces monitor Russian troop movements and plan precision strikes. While the suspension halts much of that cooperation, American officials said limited intelligence related to immediate defensive threats will continue. The pause is expected to remain in place until diplomatic progress is made toward initiating peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.

Muskan Zahra

The United States has urged its citizens to immediately leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries as regional tensions escalate following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. In a March 3 advisory, the United States Department of State warned that Americans across the region face serious security risks and should depart using available commercial transportation where possible. The guidance applies to countries including Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, among others. US officials also ordered the evacuation of non-essential embassy staff from several states after Iranian drone strikes and regional attacks heightened instability. With roughly half a million Americans believed to be in the Middle East, Washington has begun arranging charter and military evacuation flights as travel disruptions and airspace closures complicate departures.

Muskan Zahra

Global financial markets fell sharply on March 3, 2026, as escalating conflict involving Iran disrupted energy supplies and intensified fears of a prolonged regional crisis. Major indices across the United States, Europe, and Asia recorded significant losses, while oil and natural gas prices surged amid concerns over instability in the Persian Gulf. Energy markets drove much of the volatility after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, threatening a key corridor for global oil shipments. Brent crude and US oil prices rose more than 8 percent, while European natural gas futures jumped over 20 percent following disruptions to LNG production in Qatar. With shipping damaged and vessels stranded near the strait, investors remain focused on whether the conflict will further destabilize global energy supply chains and financial markets.

Muskan Zahra

China and Russia condemned the United States and Israel during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on February 28, 2026, following large-scale strikes on Iranian military and nuclear-related sites. Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong described the attacks as a dangerous escalation and urged respect for Iran’s sovereignty, while Russia called the operation an act of aggression. During the session, António Guterres warned that continued military action could trigger an uncontrollable regional crisis and called for an immediate return to diplomacy. The United States and Israel defended the strikes as necessary to counter Iran’s nuclear threat, while Iran accused both countries of war crimes and demanded international action. No resolution or formal vote was adopted by the council, leaving the situation diplomatically unresolved as regional tensions continued to rise.

Muskan Zahra

Mar 53 min

Unconfirmed reports emerged on Wednesday claiming NATO air defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran. The missile was allegedly heading towards the airspace of NATO member Tur

ISN MEDIA

Mar 51 min

The Trump administration is facing growing criticism, including from its own supporters, for a perceived lack of clarity regarding its war with Iran, according to a review of French press coverage Thi

ISN MEDIA

Mar 51 min

French and Lebanese press are reporting on a mass displacement of civilians from southern Lebanon, with tens of thousands forced to flee their homes amid concerns of a larger conflict between Israel a

ISN MEDIA

Mar 51 min

Israel has launched new strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 72 people over a four-day period This marks a significant increase in lethal cross-border exchanges, fueling concerns of a potential escala

ISN MEDIA

Mar 52 min

A widening Middle East conflict escalated on Thursday as Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, which retaliated with attacks on the Gulf nations of Qatar and Bahrain The exchanges mark a dang

ISN MEDIA

Mar 52 min

The upcoming Formula 1 Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are under threat of cancellation due to the escalating military conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel Both Gulf states have been ta

ISN MEDIA

Mar 52 min

ANKARA – Turkey announced on Thursday it is closely monitoring the activities of the Iranian Kurdish militant group PJAK, amid reports of consultations between Washington and Iranian Kurdish militias

ISN MEDIA

Mar 51 min