‘Take Off Your Hijab’: Azerbaijan’s School Ban Sparks Protests, 37 Arrested

Azerbaijan’s hijab restrictions have sparked protests across the country, with students boycotting classes in solidarity with girls barred from school. Authorities have arrested 37 people over alleged public order violations

Gaza should be wiped out for ‘Zionist reasons’ – Israeli minister

Bezalel Smotrich has described the enclave’s population as “1.8 million Nazis” and called for the territory to be completely taken over, while denying this would constitute genocide

Pakistan detains hundreds from ex-PM Khan’s party as protests falter

Pakistani authorities have detained hundreds of members of Imran Khan's party, police officials told AFP on Monday, as a protest movement in support of the jailed former prime minister appeared to falter.

Musk spent $276 million to boost Republicans in midterms: US media

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has contributed $276 million to organizations boosting the campaigns of right-wing American candidates ahead of upcoming midterm elections, US media reported...

India detains top ‘cockroach’ leaders after flash protest

India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said Tuesday that key leaders had been detained after entering an iconic protest site in New Delhi blocked by police.

‘Swift response’: Houthis threaten US interests across region if Washington enters Yemen war

A Houthi official on Monday warned the United States it would face a "painful response" if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought Washington's help in countering repeated attacks by the group.

Iran will destroy US data centers and AI facilities if attacked again – security chief

Iran will destroy US technology infrastructure in the Gulf if Washington attacks again, the secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, has warned.

Main Saudi airport remains closed as Houthis launch new missile attacks

Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulator has extended the closure of the kingdom’s main airport following two deadly strikes over the weekend, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels continued launching missiles at the country.

UAE official urges Gulf security cooperation after Saudi attacks

A senior UAE official on Monday called on Gulf countries to strengthen their security cooperation following a series of attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia.