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  1. 8h ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 17, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Saturday, October 17, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has declared his country is prepared to defend Saudi Arabia if requested. This statement comes as the Gulf kingdom faces renewed pressure from Yemen's Ansarallah movement. In this brief: 1. Egypt Pledges Defense Amid Saudi Pressure (Egypt's Sissi pledges defense of Saudi Arabia (Deutsche Welle)) https://piaz.news/article/egypt-s-sissi-pledges-defense-of-saudi-arabia 2. Masked Settlers Attack Diplomats and Harvesters in West Bank (Masked settlers attack European diplomats and Palestinian harvesters near Taybeh (The Jerusalem Post)) https://piaz.news/article/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-and-palestinian-harvesters-near-taybeh 3. Zelenskyy Links Drone Interception Issues to Starlink (Zelenskyy states Ukraine drone interception challenges linked to Starlink service (CBS News - World)) https://piaz.news/article/zelenskyy-states-ukraine-drone-interception-challenges-linked-to-Starlink-service 4. What They're Not Telling You: IRGC Reports Tanker Explosions (IRGC reports oil tanker explosions from mines in critical strait (The New Arab)) https://piaz.news/article/irgc-reports-oil-tanker-explosions-from-mines-in-critical-strait 5. Israel's Campaign to Dismantle U. N. R. W. A. Exposed (Israel’s ‘Unprecedented’ Campaign to Dismantle UNRWA Exposed (The Independent)) https://piaz.news/article/israel-s-unprecedented-campaign-to-dismantle-unrwa-exposed 6. Pope Leo the Fourteenth Urges Oleshky Ceasefire (Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine from Hospital Bed (Newsweek)) https://piaz.news/article/pope-leo-xiv-urges-ceasefire-in-oleshky-u kraine-from-hospital-bed 7. Trump Fires Press Secretary After Five Days (Trump fires press secretary Zacharia after five days (Al Jazeera - Middle East)) https://piaz.news/article/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-five-days 8. Zelenskyy Calls for Renewed U. S. Sanctions (Zelenskyy calls for renewed US sanctions after Trump halts measures (ABC News - International)) https://piaz.news/article/zelenskyy-calls-for-renewed-us-sanctions-after-trump-halts-measures 9. Democrats Weigh Government Shutdown to End Iran War (Democrats weigh government shutdown to end Iran war (The Intercept - World)) https://piaz.news/article/democrats-weigh-government-shutdown-to-end-iran-war Sources: - Egypt's Sissi pledges defense of Saudi Arabia (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/egypt-s-sissi-pledges-defense-of-saudi-arabia - Masked settlers attack European diplomats and Palestinian harvesters near Taybeh (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/masked-settlers-attack-european-diplomats-and-palestinian-harvesters-near-taybeh - Zelenskyy states Ukraine drone interception challenges linked to Starlink service (CBS News - World): https://piaz.news/article/zelenskyy-states-ukraine-drone-interception-challenges-linked-to-starlink-service - IRGC reports oil tanker explosions from mines in critical strait (The New Arab): https://piaz.news/article/irgc-reports-oil-tanker-explosions-from-mines-in-critical-strait - Israel’s ‘Unprecedented’ Campaign to Dismantle UNRWA Exposed (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/israel-s-unprecedented-campaign-to-dismantle-unrwa-exposed - Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine from Hospital Bed (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/pope-leo-xiv-urges-ceasefire-in-oleshky-ukraine-from-hospital-bed - Trump fires press secretary Zacharia after five days (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/trump-fires-press-secretary-zacharia-after-five-days - Zelenskyy calls for renewed US sanctions after Trump halts measures (ABC News - International): https://piaz.news/article/zelenskyy-calls-for-renewed-us-sanctions-after-trump-halts-measures - Democrats weigh government shutdown to end Iran war (The Intercept - World): https://piaz.news/article/democrats-weigh-government-shutdown-to-end-iran-war Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  2. 1d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 16, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Friday, October 16, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. President Donald Trump has again stated that a strike on Iran's nuclear facility remains an option, while explicitly ruling out the deployment of U.S. ground troops. This comes as his administration continues its aggressive posture towards the Islamic Republic. In this brief: 1. Trump renews threat against Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/trump-renews-threat-against-iran-s-pickaxe-mountain-site 2. Gaza malnutrition reaches catastrophic levels despite U.S.-brokered ceasefire (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/gaza-malnutrition-reaches-catastrophic-levels-despite-us-brokered-ceasefire 3. Trump says Israel aided Ansarallah war, pushes Saudi Abraham Accords (Haaretz) https://piaz.news/article/trump-says-israel-aided-ansarallah-war-pushes-saudi-abraham-accords 4. What they're not telling you: Netanyahu's land denial (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-denies-israel-stole-palestinian-land 5. Europe prepares for Trump-Putin alliance, NATO's future unclear (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/europe-prepares-for-trump-putin-alliance-nato-s-future-unclear 6. Trump allies discuss martial law ahead of midterms (Axios) https://piaz.news/article/trump-allies-discuss-martial-law-ahead-of-midterms 7. U.S. approves Iraqi government with blacklisted factions (The New Arab) https://piaz.news/article/us-approves-iraki-government-with-blacklisted-factions 8. Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries as Trump pushes peace talks (The Independent) https://piaz.news/article/ukraine-targets-russian-oil-refineries-as-trump-pushes-peace-talks 9. Oregon school shooting kills four as community member intervenes (Deutsche Welle) https://piaz.news/article/oregon-school-shooting-kills-four-as-community-member-intervenes Read the stories: - Trump renews threat against Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site: https://piaz.news/article/trump-renews-threat-against-iran-s-pickaxe-mountain-site - Gaza malnutrition reaches catastrophic levels despite U.S.-brokered ceasefire: https://piaz.news/article/gaza-malnutrition-reaches-catastrophic-levels-despite-us-brokered-ceasefire - Trump says Israel aided Ansarallah war, pushes Saudi Abraham Accords: https://piaz.news/article/trump-says-israel-aided-ansarallah-war-pushes-saudi-abraham-accords - What they're not telling you: Netanyahu's land denial: https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-denies-israel-stole-palestinian-land - Europe prepares for Trump-Putin alliance, NATO's future unclear: https://piaz.news/article/europe-prepares-for-trump-putin-alliance-nato-s-future-unclear - Trump allies discuss martial law ahead of midterms: https://piaz.news/article/trump-allies-discuss-martial-law-ahead-of-midterms - U.S. approves Iraqi government with blacklisted factions: https://piaz.news/article/us-approves-iraki-government-with-blacklisted-factions - Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries as Trump pushes peace talks: https://piaz.news/article/ukraine-targets-russian-oil-refineries-as-trump-pushes-peace-talks - Oregon school shooting kills four as community member intervenes: https://piaz.news/article/oregon-school-shooting-kills-four-as-community-member-intervenes Sources: Al-Monitor, Al Jazeera - Middle East, Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, Bloomberg Politics, Axios, The New Arab, The Independent, Deutsche Welle Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  3. 1d ago

    The Piaz Original: Murtaza Hussain on Minab's Children and Accountability

    Murtaza Hussain of Drop Site News discusses his team's investigation of the Minab school attack, interviews with families and rescuers, targeting, accountability and the wider war. Produced with a guest highlight, host introduction, two interview sections, a contextual musical bridge and closing recap. Read: The Piaz interview. Watch: Full video. Investigation: Drop Site News.

  4. 2d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 15, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Thursday, October 15, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. The head of Britain's domestic intelligence agency, MI5, has publicly alleged an increase in what he calls 'hybrid attacks' by Iran and Russia against European nations. An eight-hundred-word report detailing these claims notably omits the United Kingdom's own extensive history of covert operations and interference. In this brief: 1. MI5 Chief Alleges Iran, Russia 'Hybrid Attacks' on Europe (MI5 chief alleges Iran, Russia 'hybrid attacks' on Europe) https://piaz.news/article/mi5-chief-alleges-iran-russia-hybrid-attacks-on-europe 2. Iran Basij Commander Assassinated in Sistan and Baluchistan (Iran Basij commander assassinated in Sistan and Baluchistan) https://piaz.news/article/iran-basij-commander-assassinated-in-sistan-and-baluchistan 3. Trump Acknowledges Iran War Overreach, Apologizes to Crowd (Trump Acknowledges Iran War Overreach, Apologizes to Crowd) https://piaz.news/article/trump-acknowledges-iran-war-overreach-apologizes-to-crowd 4. Kamala Harris Condemns Biden Administration's Gaza War Response (Kamala Harris condemns former Biden administration's Gaza war response) https://piaz.news/article/kamala-harris-condemns-former-biden-administration-s-gaza-war-response 5. What they're not telling you: FIFA Postpones eSports Finals in Saudi Arabia (FIFA Postpones eSports Finals in Saudi Arabia After Regional Attacks) https://piaz.news/article/fifa-postpones-esports-finals-in-saudi-arabia-after-regional-attacks 6. G20 Gathers as US-Israel Aggression Drives Global Economic Fallout (G20 Gathers as US-Israel Aggression Against Iran Drives Global Economic Fallout) https://piaz.news/article/g20-gathers-as-us-israel-aggression-against-iran-drives-global-economic-fallout 7. Second Commercial Vessel Ablaze Near Romanian Coast (Second Commercial Vessel Ablaze Near Romanian Coast) https://piaz.news/article/second-commercial-vessel-ablaze-near-romanian-coast 8. Russian Oil Refinery Struck After Zelensky Rejects Ceasefire (Russian Oil Refinery Struck After Zelensky Rejects Ceasefire) https://piaz.news/article/russian-oil-refinery-struck-after-zelensky-rejects-ceasefire 9. Ex-Mossad Chief Sues Netanyahu Over October Seven Failures (Ex-Mossad chief sues Netanyahu over October 7 failures) https://piaz.news/article/ex-mossad-chief-sues-netanyahu-over-october-7-failures Sources: - MI5 chief alleges Iran, Russia 'hybrid attacks' on Europe (CBS News - World): https://piaz.news/article/mi5-chief-alleges-iran-russia-hybrid-attacks-on-europe - Iran Basij commander assassinated in Sistan and Baluchistan (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/iran-basij-commander-assassinated-in-sistan-and-baluchistan - Trump Acknowledges Iran War Overreach, Apologizes to Crowd (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/trump-acknowledges-iran-war-overreach-apologizes-to-crowd - Kamala Harris condemns former Biden administration's Gaza war response (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/kamala-harris-condemns-former-biden-administration-s-gaza-war-response - FIFA Postpones eSports Finals in Saudi Arabia After Regional Attacks (The New Arab): https://piaz.news/article/fifa-postpones-esports-finals-in-saudi-arabia-after-regional-attacks - G20 Gathers as US-Israel Aggression Against Iran Drives Global Economic Fallout (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/g20-gathers-as-us-israel-aggression-against-iran-drives-global-economic-fallout - Second Commercial Vessel Ablaze Near Romanian Coast (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/second-commercial-vessel-ablaze-near-romanian-coast - Russian Oil Refinery Struck After Zelensky Rejects Ceasefire (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/russian-oil-refinery-struck-after-zelensky-rejects-ceasefire - Ex-Mossad chief sues Netanyahu over October 7 failures (RT - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/ex-mossad-chief-sues-netanyahu-over-october-7-failures Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  5. 3d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 14, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. 6 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Merchant shipping incidents in the crucial Strait of Hormuz have escalated, reaching their highest point since the broader regional conflict began. This comes amidst rising tensions in the vital shipping lane, impacting global trade routes. In this brief: 1. Escalation in Strait of Hormuz Targets Merchant Vessels (Story 1: Strait of Hormuz attacks rise, targeting merchant vessels; Story 5: Iran Expands Hormuz Surveillance Amid Escalating US-Israel Attacks) https://piaz.news/article/strait-of-hormuz-attacks-rise-targeting-merchant-vessels 2. Ansarallah Targets Saudi Aramco Headquarters and Shipping (Story 6: Ansarallah attack extensively damages Saudi Aramco headquarters; Story 7: Ansarallah warns international shipping, targets Saudi infrastructure; Story 8: Riyadh residents report explosions as Saudi coalition claims missile interception) https://piaz.news/article/ansarallah-attack-extensively-damages-saudi-aramco-headquarters 3. Katz Threatens More Lebanese Territory Seizure (Story 3: Katz threatens to seize more Lebanese territory if Hezbollah engages) https://piaz.news/article/katz-threatens-to-seize-more-Lebanese-territory-if-Hezbollah-engages 4. What they're not telling you: US Threats and Iranian Separatist Attacks (Story 4: Iran Battles Separatist Attacks as US Threatens Renewed Airstrikes) https://piaz.news/article/iran-battles-separatist-attacks-as-us-threatens-renewed-airstrikes 5. Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy, Ignoring Palestine's Status (Story 2: Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy Amid Trump's Policy Shift, Ignoring Palestine's Capital Status) https://piaz.news/article/colombia-opens-jerusalem-embassy-amid-trump-s-policy-shift-ignoring-palestine-s-capital-status 6. Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque Amid US Lawsuit Announcement (Story 9: Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque, Target Olive Harvesters Amid US Lawsuit Announcement) https://piaz.news/article/settlers-burn-west-bank-mosque-target-olive-harvesters-amid-US-Lawsuit-Announcement Read the stories: - Escalation in Strait of Hormuz Targets Merchant Vessels: https://piaz.news/article/strait-of-hormuz-attacks-rise-targeting-merchant-vessels - Ansarallah Targets Saudi Aramco Headquarters and Shipping: https://piaz.news/article/ansarallah-attack-extensively-damages-saudi-aramco-headquarters - Katz Threatens More Lebanese Territory Seizure: https://piaz.news/article/katz-threatens-to-seize-more-Lebanese-territory-if-Hezbollah-engages - What they're not telling you: US Threats and Iranian Separatist Attacks: https://piaz.news/article/iran-battles-separatist-attacks-as-us-threatens-renewed-airstrikes - Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy, Ignoring Palestine's Status: https://piaz.news/article/colombia-opens-jerusalem-embassy-amid-trump-s-policy-shift-ignoring-palestine-s-capital-status - Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque Amid US Lawsuit Announcement: https://piaz.news/article/settlers-burn-west-bank-mosque-target-olive-harvesters-amid-US-Lawsuit-Announcement Sources: https://piaz.news/article/strait-of-hormuz-attacks-rise-targeting-merchant- حتى merchant-vessels, https://piaz.news/article/iran-expands-hormuz-surveillance-amid-escalating-us-israel-attacks, https://piaz.news/article/ansarallah-attack-extensively-damages-saudi-aramco-headquarters, https://piaz.news/article/ansarallah-warns-international-shipping-targets-saudi-infrastructure, https://piaz.news/article/riyadh-residents-report-explosions-as-saudi-coalition-claims-missile-interception, https://piaz.news/article/katz-threatens-to-seize-more-Lebanese-territory-if-Hezbollah-engages, https://piaz.news/article/iran-battles-separatist-attacks-as-us-threatens-renewed-airstrikes, https://piaz.news/article/colombia-opens-jerusalem-embassy-amid-trump-s-policy-shift-ignoring-palestine-s-capital-status, https://piaz.news/article/settlers-burn-west-bank-mosque-target-olive-harvesters-amid-US-Lawsuit-Announcement Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  6. 4d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 13, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Tuesday, October 13, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the Israeli Defense Forces will maintain control over the entire West Bank, stating Israel would protect its territory "from the Jordan River to the sea. " This declaration came during a recent visit to the West Bank seam line, where he labeled the Tulkarm refugee camp a "terrorist stronghold. In this brief: 1. Netanyahu Vows Permanent IDF Control "From the River to the Sea" (Netanyahu vows IDF control “from the river to the sea” in West Bank visit (The Jerusalem Post)) https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-vows-idf-control-from-the-river-to-the-sea-in-west-bank-visit 2. Iran Escalates Maritime Actions Amidst U.S. and Israeli Aggression (Iran escalates maritime actions as oil exports threatened (Bloomberg Politics)) https://piaz.news/article/iran-escalates-maritime-actions-as-oil-exports-threatened 3. Gaza's Polluted Water Crisis Fuels Widespread Disease Outbreak (Gaza’s polluted water crisis fuels widespread disease outbreak (The New Arab)) https://piaz.news/article/gaza-s-polluted-water-crisis-fuels-widespread-disease-outbreak 4. What they're not telling you: Yemen's Deepening Conflict and Economic Collapse (IMF predicts Saudi contraction amidst war, Strait of Hormuz blockade (Al-Monitor)) https://piaz.news/article/imf-predicts-saudi-contraction-amidst-war-strait-of-hormuz-blockade 5. Yemen: Hundreds Missing Amidst Renewed Fighting (Yemeni families search for missing amid renewed fighting (Al Jazeera - Middle East)) https://piaz.news/article/yemeni-families-search-for-missing-amid-new-fighting 6. Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen Prompt Houthi Retaliation on Riyadh (Saudi regime airstrikes hit Yemen, Houthi forces retaliate (Deutsche Welle)) https://piaz.news/article/saudi-regime-airstrikes-hit-yemen-houthi-forces-retaliate 7. Nord Stream Trial Opens in Germany (Nord Stream trial opens in Germany with Ukrainian officer facing charges (The Independent)) https://piaz.news/article/nord-stream-trial-opens-in-germany-with-ukrainian-officer-facing-charges 8. Trump Administration's Unclear Iran Exit Strategy (Trump administration remains uncertain on Iran war exit strategy (The Hill)) https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-remains-uncertain-on-iran-war-exit-strategy 9. Yemen Battlefield Shows Expansion of Conflict (Yemen battlefield shows expansion of conflict (BBC - Middle East)) https://piaz.news/article/yemen-battlefield-shows-expansion-of-conflict Read the stories: - Netanyahu Vows Permanent IDF Control "From the River to the Sea": https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-vows-idf-control-from-the-river-to-the-sea-in-west-bank-visit - Iran Escalates Maritime Actions Amidst U.S. and Israeli Aggression: https://piaz.news/article/iran-escalates-maritime-actions-as-oil-exports-threatened - Gaza's Polluted Water Crisis Fuels Widespread Disease Outbreak: https://piaz.news/article/gaza-s-polluted-water-crisis-fuels-widespread-disease-outbreak - What they're not telling you: Yemen's Deepening Conflict and Economic Collapse: https://piaz.news/article/imf-predicts-saudi-contraction-amidst-war-strait-of-hormuz-blockade - Yemen: Hundreds Missing Amidst Renewed Fighting: https://piaz.news/article/yemeni-families-search-for-missing-amid-new-fighting - Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen Prompt Houthi Retaliation on Riyadh: https://piaz.news/article/saudi-regime-airstrikes-hit-yemen-houthi-forces-retaliate - Nord Stream Trial Opens in Germany: https://piaz.news/article/nord-stream-trial-opens-in-germany-with-ukrainian-officer-facing-charges - Trump Administration's Unclear Iran Exit Strategy: https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-remains-uncertain-on-iran-war-exit-strategy - Yemen Battlefield Shows Expansion of Conflict: https://piaz.news/article/yemen-battlefield-shows-expansion-of-conflict Sources: The Jerusalem Post, Bloomberg Politics, The New Arab, Al Jazeera - Middle East, Deutsche Welle, Al-Monitor, The Independent, The Hill, BBC - Middle East Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  7. 5d ago

    Daily Brief: Daily — October 12, 2026

    The Piaz Daily Brief for Monday, October 12, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Five British men have been arrested near the R. A. F. Fairford air base in the U. K., a critical staging ground for U. S. strategic assets. Tehran has already dismissed any involvement. In this brief: 1. Iran Dismisses Accusations in RAF Fairford Incident (The New Arab) https://piaz.news/article/iran-dismisses-accusations-in-raf-fairford-incident 2. UK Prime Minister Blames Iran Guards for Airbase Incident (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/uk-prime-minister-blames-iran-guards-for-airbase-incident 3. UK PM Blames Iran for US Bomber Base Plot, Citing IRGC Direction (Axios) https://piaz.news/article/uk-pm-blames-iran-for-us-bomber-base-plot-citing-irgc-direction 4. What they're not telling you: Iran Offers Saudi-Yemen Mediation After Strikes (Haaretz) https://piaz.news/article/iran-offers-saudi-yemen-mediation-after-strikes 5. Israel pledges 'decisive victory' three years after October seven (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/israel-pledges-decisive-victory-three-years-after-october-7 6. Yemen's Ansar Allah advances on Taiz, challenging regional power dynamics (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/yemen-s-ansar-allah-advances-on-taiz-challenging-regional-power-dynamics 7. Oil Market Ignores Geopolitical Risk, Analyst Warns (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/oil-market-ignores-geopolitical-risk,analyst-warns 8. CBS News Website Promotes Microsoft Edge (CBS News - World) https://piaz.news/article/cbs-news-website-promotes-microsoft-edge 9. North Korea launches missiles after Seoul's hypersonic test (Deutsche Welle) https://piaz.news/article/north-korea-launches-missiles-after-seoul-s-hypersonic-test Sources: - Iran Dismisses Accusations in RAF Fairford Incident (The New Arab): https://piaz.news/article/iran-dismisses-accusations-in-raf-fairford-incident - UK Prime Minister Blames Iran Guards for Airbase Incident (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/uk-prime-minister-blames-iran-guards-for-airbase-incident - UK PM Blames Iran for US Bomber Base Plot, Citing IRGC Direction (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/uk-pm-blames-iran-for-us-bomber-base-plot-citing-irgc-direction - Iran Offers Saudi-Yemen Mediation After Strikes (Haaretz): https://piaz.news/article/iran-offers-saudi-yemen-mediation-after-strikes - Israel pledges 'decisive victory' three years after October 7 (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/israel-pledges-decisive-victory-three-years-after-october-7 - Yemen's Ansar Allah advances on Taiz, challenging regional power dynamics (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/yemen-s-ansar-allah-advances-on-taiz-challenging-regional-power-dynamics - Oil Market Ignores Geopolitical Risk, Analyst Warns (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/oil-market-ignores-geopolitical-risk,analyst-warns - CBS News Website Promotes Microsoft Edge (CBS News - World): https://piaz.news/article/cbs-news-website-promotes-microsoft-edge - North Korea launches missiles after Seoul's hypersonic test (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/north-korea-launches-missiles-after-seoul-s-hypersonic-test Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief Read The Piaz: https://piaz.news Support reader-funded journalism: https://piaz.news/spread-the-word

  8. 5d ago

    The Piaz Original: Jennifer Koonings on Palestine, Minab and Speaking Out

    Independent journalist and sexual assault forensic examiner Jennifer Koonings discusses Arbaeen in Iraq, meeting bereaved families from Minab, Bosnia, support for Palestine and her account of the professional consequences of speaking out. Produced with a guest highlight, host introduction, two interview sections, midpoint recap and matching outro. Content note: discussion of children killed in war, genocide and sexual violence. Read: The Piaz interview. Watch: Full video interview.

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