(2024-08-17). Snow White remake slammed over casting of Gal Gadot. newarab.com 
Activists have called for a boycott of the Snow White remake after it was announced Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be featuring in it. | Earlier this week, the film's trailer was slammed by social media users who criticised the choice of casting Gadot in the film. | The Israeli actress, who will be featured as the Evil Queen in the film, has previously expressed support for Israel. | On 7 October, the day Israel launched its war on Gaza following a surprise Hamas-led attack, the actress posted "I stand with Israel" on Instagram. | "The thing about Gal Gadot being cast as an evil queen is that she doesn't have…
(2024-08-17). Protests in Syria's Suwayda: What did they achieve one year on. newarab.com 
Activists in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda on Friday marked the first anniversary of The protests in Suwayda which began in August 2023 were reminiscent of
(2024-08-17). Why I Left The Service: Military Officer On Ukraine, Gaza, And US Decline. popularresistance.org At this point, we have a clear understanding of the fundamental mechanism behind U.S. foreign policy: the use of hard power, including the threat or actual deployment of military intervention and economic sanctions, to contain and isolate perceived rival powers such as Russia, China, and, to a lesser extent, Iran and the Axis of Resistance. For those familiar with the disinformation operations of Western legacy media and intelligence agencies, it is increasingly evident that U.S. hard power is experiencing unprecedented decline. | The sheer inertia behind the United States Empire will ensure a measure of global d…
(2024-08-17). Yemenis reiterate support for Palestinians against Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital Sana'a and other provinces across the country to reiterate their support for Palestinians in Gaza who are subjected to an Israeli genocidal war.
(2024-08-17). Yemenis Rally in Support of Palestinians amid Ongoing Israeli War in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa and other provinces on Friday afternoon, showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
(2024-08-17). Yemen: Heavy flooding leaves at least 57 dead. newarab.com 
At least 57 people have been killed in heavy flooding across OCHA's head of finance, Lisa Dutton, said the flooding has injured over 600 people and caused widespread devastation in central Yemen. | "Heavy rains and floods have hit several governorates in Yeme…
(2024-08-17). Al-Qaeda kills 16 Yemeni pro-government fighters: official. newarab.com 
A bomb attack on Friday in southern An explosive-laden vehicle targeted a site of the
(2024-08-17). Yemen rivals threaten to resume war, UN envoy warns. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). Pakistan: Iran has right to self-defense in face of Israeli terrorism. presstv.ir Pakistan says Iran has every right to defend itself in the face of the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-17). Iran urges 'practical measures' to end Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani underlines the need for "practical measures" aimed at putting an end to Israel's ongoing Gaza genocide.
(2024-08-17). Doha talks: Iran warns about 'deceit, dishonesty' of Israel, US. presstv.ir Commenting on Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Qatar, Iran has warned about "the deceit and dishonesty" of the criminal Israeli regime and its the United States.
(2024-08-17). US warns Iran faces 'cataclysmic' consequences if strikes Israel. newarab.com 
A US official warned Friday that Iran would face "cataclysmic" consequences and derail momentum toward a Gaza truce if it strikes The United States "would encourage the Iranians — and I know many are — not to move down that road, because the consequences could be quite cataclysmic, particularly for Iran," a senior US official told reporters on customary…
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian: Close Iran-Indonesia ties foster unity among Muslim nations. presstv.ir Pezeshkian made the remark in a message to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian calls for national consensus as parliament debates cabinet lineup. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament has officially started reviewing the qualifications of proposed ministers in the new administration.
(2024-08-17). IRGC Sets Up Field Hospital on Border with Iraq to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As the Arbaeen season has gained momentum with huge crowds of Iranians traveling to Iraq, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force has built a large makeshift hospital at a western border crossing to provide medical services to the pilgrims.
(2024-08-17). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian in Parliament to Defend His Proposed Cabinet. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has attended an open session of the Parliament on Saturday morning to defend his nominees for the cabinet posts.
(2024-08-17). Diez cubanos competirán en Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo. cubadebate.cu Cuba estará representada por diez exponentes en el Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo de Lima 2024, que entre el 27 y el 31 de agosto retomará las emociones dejadas por este deporte en los recién concluidos Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. Lideran el grupo la vallista Jocelyn Echazabal y el triplista Gian Carlos Baxter, ubicados en los lugares tres y cinco, respectivamente, del ranking universal para menores de 20 años.
(2024-08-17). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-17). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-17). Saudi Arabia opens new areas of study for professional development in the arts and culture sector. tvbrics.com 
Amateurs and professionals have the opportunity to enrol in courses and contribute to the cultural sector…