University of Tehran Professor Foad Izadi says US college protesters would support Iran

A University of Tehran professor said in an interview that Iran likes seeing protests on US college campuses, adding those are their supporters if there is ever a conflict between the two countries. Professor Foad Izadi, who, according to the University of Southern California Center on Public Diplomacy, earned his master’s degree from the University of Houston, … Read more

Hamas wants regional war not deal, says US as hostage negotiations stall

The US has accused Hamas of stalling a prisoner exchange deal with Israel in the hope of provoking a regional war, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered a war of words with his own negotiators. One former Israeli negotiatior said the country did not have any proposals and that there was “no real negotiation going … Read more

Thousands of Israelis rally for Gaza hostages, marking 6 months of war

Thousands of protesters rallied in Jerusalem on Sunday demanding the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza after six months of Israel’s war against Hamas. Hamas gunmen burst into Israel on October 7, killed 1,200 people in their homes, on army bases, along roads and at an outdoor rave, and inflicting sexual violence … Read more

Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Cairo: Egyptian media

Talks aimed at brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will resume in Cairo on Sunday, Egyptian outlet Al-Qahera reported, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the green light for fresh negotiations. “An Egyptian security source confirmed to Al-Qahera News the resumption of negotiations on a truce between Israel and … Read more

Senegal votes in tightly contested presidential race after months of unrest

Observers said turnout among the more than 7 million registered voters appeared to be high in the morning, although more precise figures would be available later Sunday. Babacar Gueye, who heads Senegal’s civil society network of observers, said participation was important to give the election legitimacy. “At the opening of polling stations today, I have … Read more

Huge rise in antisemitism since Hamas attack marks ‘explosion in hatred’ charity says

The number of antisemitic incidents recorded by a charity in the UK have hit an all-time high, at almost double its previous record, as it described the numbers as “an absolute disgrace”. The Community Security Trust said more than 4,000 incidents were recorded last year, with the rise being put down to the “sheer volume” … Read more

Senegal’s parliament controversially extends Macky Sall’s tenure, announces election date

There was chaos on the floor of Senegal’s parliament on Monday as lawmakers voted to extend the tenure of President Macky Sall until a new presidential election is held in December. Mr Sall was due to leave office on 2 April, following a failed move to extend his tenure beyond the constitutionally permitted limit. However, … Read more