Middle East

Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes

Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes

Italy released Libyan war crime suspect Osama Najim, wanted by the ICC, due to legal issues. Critics cite human rights abuses at his detention center.

Yemen's Houthis release crew of seized cargo ship Galaxy Leader

Yemen's Houthis release crew of seized cargo ship Galaxy Leader

Houthis released Galaxy Leader's crew after months of detention following Red Sea attacks linked to Gaza war. Release aided by truce and diplomacy.

Yvette Cooper says Islamist referrals to Prevent are 'too low'. But critics disagree

Yvette Cooper says Islamist referrals to Prevent are 'too low'. But critics disagree

UK Home Sec. says Islamic extremism referrals to Prevent are "too low," despite data showing Muslim over-targeting. Program failures and expansion are criticized.

Harvard adopts controversial IHRA antisemitism definition

Harvard adopts controversial IHRA antisemitism definition

Harvard adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism after lawsuit by Jewish students alleging harassment during pro-Palestinian protests. Critics say definition conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel.

Senior Hamas commander appears on video despite Israeli claim he was killed

Senior Hamas commander appears on video despite Israeli claim he was killed

Hamas commander Fayyad, claimed dead by Israel last May, appeared in new video. Israel admitted intel error, raising credibility questions.

It's possible Trump might get friendly with Iran

It's possible Trump might get friendly with Iran

Zarif hopes for Trump's "rationality" on Iran. Trump's appointments hint at potential engagement, despite past tensions & hardline stances. Iran seeks talks.