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Ayesha Ishaq
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On August 27, 2025, White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that President Donald Trump will preside over a significant meeting at the White House to discuss post-war plans for Gaza. The event is characterized as a “large meeting” focused on developing a comprehensive strategy for managing Gaza once the conflict ends. No further details were disclosed regarding the agenda or participating parties. Earlier proposals from Trump widely deemed controversial—suggested that the U.S. could oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, clear rubble and unexploded ordnance, and transform the devastated region into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
On August 27, 2025, Hamas issued a formal denial that any of the Palestinians killed during an Israeli attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital were militants. Earlier reports from Israeli officials had claimed that six militants were among the casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the incident as a “tragic mishap,” while the Israeli military launched an investigation into the deaths, which included five journalists.According to Hamas’s media office, one of the individuals labeled as militants was actually killed in Al-Mawasi, far from the hospital, while another died elsewhere at a different time. Hamas did not clarify whether the…
On August 27, 2025, thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv at daybreak, blocking roads, waving Israeli flags, and displaying photos of hostages to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the immediate return of captives, according to AFP reports. Demonstrations intensified near the U.S. embassy’s branch and residences of various ministers, with many converging later at the symbolic “Hostage Square.” Protesters used air horns, whistles, and drums to chant: “The government is failing us, we won’t give up until every hostage is home.” In the evening, following a security cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin…
At a White House Cabinet meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he remains prepared to impose “very serious” economic sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin fails to agree to a ceasefire in the protracted Ukraine war. Trump emphasized that the U.S. prefers an economic strategy over military involvement, stating, “It will not be a world war, but it will be an economic war… and it’s going to be bad for Russia.” While Trump continues to urge a direct dialogue between Ukraine’s President Zelensky and Putin Zelensky has agreed in principle Putin’s response remains absent. Meanwhile, U.S. and European officials…
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan and his Iranian counterpart, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, reaffirmed their commitment to collaboratively eradicating terrorism to safeguard their shared border. The nearly 900-kilometre frontier, long plagued by militant groups such as Jaish al-Adl and the Balochistan Liberation Army, has been a flashpoint for security threats, smuggling, and mutual distrust.In a telephonic exchange, conveyed through a statement by the Iranian embassy, General Mousavi emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to eliminate cross-border militant activity, while Field Marshal Munir highlighted the aspiration to transform the border into…
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Israel witnessed the largest mass protest yet against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expanded offensive in Gaza. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum declared a “day of struggle,” sparking mass demonstrations across cities and towns starting at exactly 6:29 a.m. This protest reflects growing public outrage over the ongoing conflict and Netanyahu’s perceived willingness to jeopardize the safety of remaining hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023. The movement comes amid international condemnation, particularly following a deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital that claimed 20 lives, including five journalists. The hospital strike intensified global…
On August 26, 2025, the Libraries Commission of Saudi Arabia hosted a notable remote session to explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into modern library services. The session, part of the Commission’s efforts under Saudi Vision 2030, spotlighted how cutting-edge technologies such as smart search engines, personalized content recommendations, and assistive robots are reshaping the landscape of knowledge accessibility. Participants examined esteemed global models, including Helsinki’s Oodi Central Library and the British Library, and then discussed ways to localize these innovations effectively within Saudi libraries. Emphasis was also placed on the Commission’s pivotal role in fostering innovation, ensuring sustainability,…
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, during talks with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun in Beirut, US envoy and former Ambassador to Turkey, Thomas Barrack, revealed that Lebanon will submit a disarmament plan targeting Hezbollah on August 31. This initiative is part of an evolving diplomatic framework aimed at ensuring Israel’s military withdrawal from southern Lebanon, while simultaneously achieving a state monopoly on arms. Barrack emphasized that the plan would not involve military coercion, but instead focus on persuading Hezbollah to surrender its weapons, with measures to address the economic repercussions on tens of thousands of fighters and their families, many of…
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at a weekly cabinet session in Jeddah chaired by King Salman, the Saudi Council of Ministers issued a strong endorsement of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) recent foreign ministers’ meeting. The OIC summit, also held in Jeddah, focused on the escalating violence in Gaza and the need for coordinated action. In an official statement released through the Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom reaffirmed its call for urgent international intervention particularly urging permanent members of the UN Security Council to act decisively to halt the aggression and safeguard civilians.The cabinet also reviewed recent diplomatic interactions:…
The United Nations emphasized Tuesday that Israel must not only launch investigations into alleged unlawful killings such as the deadly strike on the Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis that claimed the lives of 20 people, including five journalists but also ensure those investigations produce tangible outcomes. UN spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan stated in Geneva: “There needs to be justice,” highlighting the alarming number of media workers killed in Gaza and raising serious concerns over the targeting of journalists. While Israel has pledged to investigate the hospital attack, the UN warns that past inquiries have yet to yield credible results. Opinion:This appeal…
