Hamas threatens to kill hostages if Israeli operation in Gaza resumes – dpa

Photo: Depositphotos Gaza, 7 March 2025 – The radical Islamist group Hamas has threatened to kill some of its hostages if Israel resumes hostilities in the Gaza Strip. This was stated by the group’s representative Abu Ubaida in a video message published on 6 March. “Any escalation of aggression against the Palestinian people will lead […]

EU supports military aid to Ukraine, but without Hungary: Orban is isolated again

Photo: Nicolas Tucat/Getty Images The leaders of the European Union decided to provide military assistance to Ukraine, despite open opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Hungary has traditionally blocked any initiatives to support Kyiv, but this time the other 26 states decided to move forward without it. This was another signal of Orban’s diplomatic […]

NYT: Iran’s renowned musician Mehdi Yarrahi publicly punished for supporting women protesters

Photo: Depositphotos Tehran, 7 March 2025 – Famous Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi, who supported women protesting against the compulsory wearing of the hijab, was subjected to publicpunishment – 74 lashes. This was reported by his lawyer Zahra Minouei, and confirmed by human rights activists, The New York Times reports. The punishment was the culmination of […]