As public support for the Israeli Occupation shows signs of weakening in the U.S., critics of “Israel” are increasingly accusing pro-”Israel” lobbying groups of seeking to entrench their influence within American institutions through legislation and defense partnerships.

In a striking irony, Oman, long seen as a key regional mediator and a trusted channel of communication between Washington and Tehran, has found itself under pressure from its own American ally, after Trump threatened to “blow it up” if it aligned with Iran on the sensitive issue of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Khan al-Ahmar community now faces the threat of forced displacement under an Israeli Occupation plan tied to settlement expansion seeking to clear the area as part of the controversial "E1" project.

Turkiye is home to millions of Syrians and hundreds of thousands of other foreign nationals who have become an integral part of economic activity across manufacturing, trade, agriculture, and services.

Escalating Israeli and Egyptian military deployments around Sinai and Gaza are increasingly seen as stretching or breaching the 1979 peace treaty’s security annex, reflecting rising tensions, disputed interpretations of the agreement, and a shifting border reality driven by the Gaza war.

In the UK, pro-Palestinian expression is increasingly constrained by a chilling effect that can turn everyday symbols and activism into grounds for scrutiny, investigation, and self-censorship across public life.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended Eid al-Adha prayers wearing an Arsenal-themed kurta. Alongside was Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who appeared in a black hijab.

Recent U.S. sanctions on Lebanese officials linked to Hezbollah and its allies signal an escalation aimed at reshaping Lebanon’s internal balance and pressuring state institutions to distance themselves from the group.

Recent drone attacks from Iraq against Saudi Arabia and the UAE, linked to Iran-aligned militias, have sparked Gulf condemnation and renewed concerns over Iraq’s ability to control armed groups amid regional tensions and political debate over Iranian influence.

Trump’s push to expand the Abraham Accords alongside an Iran deal has been widely rejected and ridiculed by Arab and Muslim states and is increasingly seen in Western analysis as an obsolete framework exposed by regional wars and shifting geopolitical realities.

The way people celebrate Eid has changed. Messages now arrive before visits, traditions have evolved — but the spirit of Eid remains the same.

Rising U.S.–Cuba tensions under Donald Trump involve sanctions, pressure, and reported military threats, while Cuba denies the claims and warns of severe consequences, amid broader geopolitical links to U.S. strategy and Iran.

Ghalibaf’s appointment as Iran’s special envoy to China signals tighter, security-driven coordination with Beijing and highlights his role as a pragmatic hardliner bridging key Iranian power institutions amid sanctions and regional tensions.

From makeshift camps west of Tripoli to first-aid workshops and legal and media training sessions, preparations are intensifying for the Moroccan Sumud Flotilla 2, part of a broader Maghreb initiative aiming to reach the Egyptian border in a renewed attempt to break the Israeli Occupation’s blockade on Gaza.

When Eid feels incomplete and sacrifices are out of reach, people still find ways to create joy despite hardship.