Middle East Experience

(Reuters) -The Israeli military said it had targeted an energy infrastructure site that was used by the Iran-aligned Houthis south of the Yemeni capital Sanaa early on Sunday, with Israeli media saying the Haziz power station had been hit.The military said in a statement that the strikes were in response to repeated attacks by the Houthis against Israel, including launching missiles and drones towards its territory.Israeli media reported earlier that the attack on the Haziz power station near the capital was carried out by the Israeli navy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel says it targeted energy infrastructure site used by Houthis near Yemeni capital

The streets of Tehran have become a confusing maze for driver Farshad Fooladi amid widespread GPS disruption, still ongoing nearly two months after the end of Iran and Israel's unprecedented 12-day war."For weeks I have been unable to work," said Fooladi, who uses Iran's homegrown ride-hailing app Snapp to find customers. "Most of the time was wasted wandering around aimlessly," the 35-year-old Iranian driver added.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iranians struggle with GPS disruption after Israel war

By Suleiman Al-KhalidiAMMAN (Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has expressed hope that his country would avoid military conflict with U.S.-backed Kurdish forces if efforts to integrate their autonomous administration in northeast Syria into the state structure collapse.In remarks late on Saturday to senior figures from Idlib, where he has mustered loyalist forces, Sharaa said Kurdish leaders had signalled readiness to move forward with a landmark deal in March to bring their Kurdish-run areas under state authority.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict

The taxi was reportedly used in the terrorist stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion junction in the West Bank in July, killing one civilian.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hilltop Youth activists steal terrorist vehicle from outside IDF base - KAN

A former UNRWA insider says Hamas influenced hiring in Gaza and that UN officials suppressed probes into possible terrorist ties.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hamas influenced UNRWA hiring, operations in Gaza Strip, whistleblower reveals - report

Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip. His mother and sister visited Jerusalem on Sunday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'We are screaming for his return': Herzog hosts family of Nepalese Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi

The demonstration came after a day of nationwide strikes and protests. Multiple roads were blocked throughout the day, and many businesses were closed.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: LIVE: Over 300,00 Israelis rally for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv

Hostage Matan Zangauker pleads for help in a new Hamas video, detailing abuse, illness, and abandonment while urging Israelis to protest for his release.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: WATCH: 'You are letting us die': Matan Zangauker pleads from Hamas captivity in new video

UAE climbs 27 places to 16th in the 2025 Government Support Index, reflecting strong fiscal policies, transparency, and global competitiveness
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE leaps 27 spots to 16th in global Government Support Index 2025

RTA calls for full compliance with health, safety, and traffic rules as thousands of students return to schools across Dubai
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai RTA sets strict safety rules for school buses as new academic year begins