Arab publications discuss geopolitical challenges in the Middle East: the weakening position of the Lebanese organization, the rise of radical groups in Egypt, and the escalating situation in Yemen, where confrontation remains critical.
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An Israeli passenger described critical moments during an incident aboard a flydubai flight, when the crew lost control, and recounted how passengers managed to restore order and safety to the aircraft.
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Damascus claimed that Israeli forces occupied the peak of Mount Hermon and are using this position to conduct raids on Syrian villages near the buffer zone, calling it a violation of the country's territorial integrity.
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According to the investigation, a pilot from Oman involved in the incident aboard the Dubai–Tel Aviv flight had previously studied airlines and was planning to kill the pilot and then direct the aircraft toward a building in Tel Aviv or Ben Gurion Airport; the flight was forced to land in Saudi Arabia.
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The corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has picked up pace — hearings are now held five days a week in order to complete the testimony phase before the presiding judge retires.
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On the eve of another anniversary of the attack on Israel, dozens of people affected by the events of October 7 launched a flash mob under the hashtag "we are all October 7," publishing preserved messages and urging others to share their own.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the naval base in Ashdod and stated that maritime space is turning into an arena of international confrontation, promising to strengthen the country's fleet.
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The United States is bolstering its military presence in Israel ahead of elections in both countries, amid fears of a possible escalation in the region; around 3,000 American troops are already deployed there, involved in air defense, aviation, and logistics.
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said there was a direct connection between the attempted hijacking of a flydubai plane and the October 7 terrorist attack, amid mutual accusations within the government. Transportation Minister Miri Regev denied that her ministry was responsible for vetting foreign airline crews, even though the relevant regulations were adopted in 2023.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the appointment of an official responsible for investigating the flydubai flight hijacking incident and reviewing related security issues. The Ministry of Transport stated that it is not responsible for the vetting of foreign pilots by security services.
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In the favelas surrounding Brazil's capital, Brasília, residents face health risks from extreme heat made worse by a lack of green spaces. In response, local communities have started planting trees and plants themselves to lower temperatures and improve living conditions.
A year-long study has shown that at least 20 endangered Ganges dolphins continue to live in the Buriganga River near Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, despite the water being so extremely polluted that it is almost impossible for fish to survive there.
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An expert on conservation initiatives in Kenya discusses how the approach to engaging local communities in wildlife protection has shifted from mere participation to genuine leadership by residents themselves, drawing on personal experience of herders' interactions with wild animals.
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Authorities and local communities in Gabon are pushing for a fairer distribution of revenue from the iboga plant, which yields the psychoactive substance ibogaine that is gaining popularity abroad as a treatment for addiction. The country is seeking to protect traditional knowledge and resources from exploitation by foreign companies.
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A joint investigation by The Intercept Brasil and Mongabay revealed that most requests to connect new data centers to Brazil's power grid have been filed by companies working with solar and wind energy. As of December 2025, around 65% of the 68 requests belong to such companies.
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The US and Argentina have announced the creation of the "Andes-Atlantic" corridor to facilitate American investment in the extraction of critical minerals such as copper and lithium, as well as in Argentina's oil and gas sector.
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Field specialists from the conservation organization SPVS carried out the first-ever vaccination of rare black lion tamarins in the coastal forest of the state of Paraná, in order to protect the endangered species from disease.
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Researcher Manish Chandi stated that the indigenous peoples of the Indian islands are suffering from illegal fishing, large-scale construction projects, and ineffective government assistance policies that undermine their self-sufficiency. In his view, the survival of these communities depends on granting them greater autonomy.
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In the state of Uttarakhand in the western Himalayas, it is women who are most often the first to confront increasingly frequent forest fires, defending their homes and livelihoods without specialized equipment, training, or pay.
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On the island of Sulawesi, smugglers are increasingly hunting the endangered maleo bird, taking eggs and individual birds from nesting sites. This poses an additional threat to the already small population of this endemic species.
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Amid rising summer temperatures in Hong Kong, the public and experts are demanding tighter regulations to protect people working outdoors. Elderly cleaners and other employees complain of increasingly intense heat, linking it to climate change.
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The Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Wildlife Conservation Society have signed a ten-year agreement to jointly manage the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions. The organization will take on some of the day-to-day responsibilities, including biodiversity conservation and work with local communities.
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This interview tells the story of the creation of Mwambao, an organization dedicated to protecting marine ecosystems in Tanzania with the involvement of local communities, and how a small amount of funding helped turn the initiative into a sustainable project.
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Scientists have found that permafrost thaw, changes in wetlands, an increase in wildfires, and emissions from freshwater bodies can mutually reinforce one another, boosting the overall effect of global warming by up to 30%.
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Due to rising diesel fuel prices and declining fish stocks, fishermen in Vietnam's Quang Ngai province are being forced to cut back on trips to sea, as their catches no longer cover the costs of fishing.
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