Alleged Sydney church attacker charged with terror offence
It is alleged the teenager travelled for about 90 minutes to reach the Assyrian Christian church in Sydney and stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel about six times.
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Israel assault has turned Gaza into 'humanitarian hellscape': UN
UN chief António Guterres told the Security Council that six-and-a-half months of Israeli war has 'created a humanitarian hellscape' in Gaza.
U.S. vetoes proposal to give Palestinians full UN membership, 12 of 15 member countries vote in favor
Britain and Switzerland abstained in the vote, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Washington's veto as 'unfair, unethical, and unjustified'
What Binance's new Dubai license means for UAE cryptocurrency sector
Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, has experienced some legal setbacks recently and is the latest firm to receive Dubai’s coveted VASP license.
Mideast in 'shadow of uncertainty' due to regional conflicts: IMF
Economies in the Middle East and North Africa face a "shadow of uncertainty" from ongoing tensions in the region, a senior IMF official told AFP on Thursday. "We are in a context where the overall outlook is cast into shadows," the International Monetary Fund's director for the
US vetoes Palestinian membership at United Nations
The resolution to grant the Palestinians full UN membership received support from a majority of the council but failed to pass after a US veto.
Israel issues bid for new Jewish East Jerusalem neighborhood with over 1,000 housing units
The Israel Lands Authority's invitation to bid for the construction of the neighborhood went out on Wednesday, just three months after the district planning community approved it – a very short time compared to other, similar projects
How the Israel-Hamas war turned this quiet Jewish suburb into a battle zone
The heavily Jewish New York suburb of Teaneck has become a flash point for Jewish-Muslim tensions over the war in Gaza. 'There's a sense that this is beyond the usual anti-Israel activities,' says one concerned local rabbi, as another calls the protests in the town 'outright
Family of 7-year-old Bedouin girl wounded by Iranian missile pray for her, and for shelters
In the days since the girl was wounded, only one cabinet minister visited the family. And even as she fights for her life due to an injury that occurred because her village has no shelters, the IDF and the government keep boasting of the success of the army's aerial defense
Ilhan Omar’s daughter suspended from Columbia University over Gaza protests
The suspension from the university’s sister institution was in relation to an on-campus encampment in solidarity with Gaza, Isra Hirsi said on X, and follows a House panel on antisemitism at the school.
Does Netanyahu really think Israel can take on Iran alone?
Israel's military and technological prowess, backed by an extraordinary international coalition, beat back the fundamentalist forces in the region still sworn to destroy Israel on Sunday. But very soon that strategic synthesis may be a vision of the past
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still deluged
Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday after the heaviest rains on record drenched the desert United Arab Emirates. Emirates, Dubai's state-owned flagship airline, and sister carrier flydubai resumed check-ins
250,000 Afghan children need education, food and homes after returning from Pakistan, says NGO
Save the Children said families are entering Afghanistan with 'virtually nothing' and that nearly half of all returnees are children.
Israel's Supreme Court discussed the starving of Gaza. Only the urgency was missing
The justices didn't lash out at the state, they opted for soft activism, even though around a third of small children in northern Gaza are believed to be suffering from acute malnutrition
Israel rules to expel Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah, Silwan
Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan are key areas of occupied East Jerusalem where settlers have sought to take over Palestinian property.
US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid in Security Council
The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership, vetoing a Security Council measure despite growing international distress over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The move by Israel's key ally had been expected ahead of the
UN chief warns Mideast on brink of 'full-scale regional conflict'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday painted a dark picture of the situation in the Middle East, warning that spiraling tensions over the war in Gaza and Iran's attack on Israel could devolve into a "full-scale regional conflict." Guterres also said Israel's
UN Security Council set to vote on Palestinian membership
The UN Security Council was set to vote Thursday on a Palestinian bid for full membership -- a measure almost certain to fail despite growing international distress over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The vote comes more than six months into Israel's military offensive in the
IMF chief urges attention to war-ravaged Yemen, Sudan
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday drew attention to the suffering in Yemen and Sudan, both plagued by civil wars and often overshadowed by the plight of other countries. "When we have these highly visible wars like the one in Ukraine, like the
Gazans search for remains after deadly Rafah strike
Birds sang and planes rumbled overhead as Abdeljabbar al-Arja dug the remains of his dead neighbours from the rubble in Gaza. An overnight Israeli strike hit the home where a displaced Palestinian family was sheltering in the southern city Rafah, relatives and neighbours told
Israel at war, day 195: Hamas official says group hasn't abandoned truce talks
Senior Iranian commander: Tehran could review its 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats of retaliation ■ Israel unlikely to retaliate against Iran until after Passover, senior U.S. official tells ABC News ■ U.S., Israeli officials hold virtual meeting about Israel's plans for
Hamas willing to disarm under two-state solution: Turkey FM
Turkish FM announces Hamas's willingness to disband its military wing in exchange for a two-state solution, following discussions with Hamas leader Haniyeh.
London Central Mosque denies input in school prayer ban case
London Central Mosque has issued a statement denying its involvement in a case regarding a school’s ban on Islamic prayers.
As it waits for Passover, Israel still bent on retaliating against Iran
Statements by Israeli tops indicate that while the country has decided to retaliate against Iran for last weekend's attack, it might not do so immediately and, in all likelihood, not before the end of Passover on April 30.
Israel looks to seize funds owed to Iran for attack losses
Israel could possibly appropriate billions of shekels from a fund held by the secretive Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Co (EAPC) which is owed to Iran.
Israel sets its sights on Gaza's offshore gas
In-depth: Israeli tenders for gas exploration off Gaza's coast violate international law and amount to de facto annexation of Palestinian maritime areas.
Caribbean ambassador calls to establish slavery tribunal
David Comissiong said it was crucial to establish a new tribunal to seek reparations for the transatlantic slavery of Africans.
Dubai’s international airport reels from record rainfall
The United Arab Emirates is still grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill.
Ben-Gvir wants to execute Palestinians to free prison space
Israel’s far-right national security minister suggested the death penalty as a solution for prisons overcrowded with Palestinian captives.
Qatar is part of the solution to Israel's war in Gaza, not the problem
In what appears to be a coordinated effort, three separate attacks from U.S. lawmakers have blamed Qatar for a lack of progress on hostage talks and a temporary cease-fire in Gaza. But that is a blatantly unfair assessment, even if a convenient one for Benjamin Netanyahu
Researchers uncover groundbreaking lava tube in Saudi Arabia
Scientists at Australia’s Griffith University have uncovered a lava tube in Saudi Arabia that was inhabited by humans over several millenia ago.
Gaza photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year
Palestinian photographer Mohammed Salem won this year’s prestigious World Press Photo of the Year award for his depiction of loss and sorrow in Gaza.
US, Israel hold second virtual meeting on Rafah
Biden administration officials have denied offering to green-light an Israeli invasion of Rafah if Israel holds off on retaliating against Iran.
US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran's drone program
The United States and Britain announced widespread sanctions against Iran's military drone program on Thursday, in response to its weekend attack against Israel. "Today, we are holding Iran accountable -- imposing new sanctions and export controls," US President Joe Biden said
Estonia PM: West repelled strike on Israel, why not Ukraine
Estonia's Prime Minister asked EU leaders why Western armies helped repel drone and missile attacks by Iran and did not do the same for Ukraine.
Is the Gaza war destabilising Jordan?
Analysis: Amman is facing a delicate balancing act as Israel's war on Gaza threatens to further inflame regional tensions.
Palestinian photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year with poignant shot from Gaza
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem won the World Press Photo of the Year award with a depiction of loss captured in Khan Yunis, showing 36-year-old Inas Abu Maamar holding her five-year-old niece, who was killed along with her mother and sister in an Israeli strike
IRGC commander says Iran may 'revise' nuclear posture if attacked by Israel
The region is bracing for a possible Israeli response to Iran’s unprecedented attack on the country.
Irishman tries to arrest EU's Von der Leyen over Gaza war
Cronin accused Ursula von der Leyen of aiding Israel's war on Gaza by failing to uphold the Genocide Convention which the European Union is party to
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still plagued by floods
Dubai's airport, one of the world's busiest, witnessed major disruption for the third day in a row on Thursday after the heaviest rains on record drenched the desert United Arab Emirates. Emirates, Dubai's state-owned flagship airline, and sister carrier flydubai resumed
What is 'halal mortgage' Canada wants to approve for Muslims
Justin Trudeau’s government has already started consultations and exploring options, expecting to provide further details by Autumn.
Syria’s Kurds face ISIS threat, US indifference as Turkey destroys critical infrastructure
Turkish strikes have left hundreds of thousands without water and electricity, as well as undermining security at prisons and detention centers where tens of thousands of Islamic State fighters and their families are being held.
Egypt steps up border security ahead of Israeli Rafah attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has frequently claimed that four armed bridges linked to the Hamas faction, ruling Gaza, had been stationed in Rafah.
Iran’s attack on Israel grants US a show of nascent Middle East air defense cooperative
The US-led Middle East Air Defense displayed great promise in its coordinated response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack against Israel, but Tehran used just a fraction of its mid-range ballistic missiles.
Ex-spy whose book foreshadowed Hamas attack fears for Israel's future
His writing anticipated a Hamas attack on Israeli kibbutzim and an Iranian strike from the skies, but former Mossad spy turned thriller author Mishka Ben-David is now concerned about what lies ahead. Since the October 7 Hamas attack, one of 72-year-old Ben-David's bestsellers
Iran attack on Israel sought to avoid casualties: commander
A senior IRGC commander said that Iran's weekend attack was not intended to inflict casualties on Israel, which is why they waited before acting.
Tunisian opposition to sue Saied over arbitrary detention
After 14 months of pre-trial detention, it's time to free dozens of opponents arrested for terrorism. Yet, their defence team fears a different outcome.
US imposes Iran sanctions over Israel attack
Washington has announced new Iran sanctions in response to last week’s attack on Israel.
US hits Iran’s drone program with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
Washington has announced new Iran sanctions in response to last week’s attack on Israel, targeting 16 people and two entities linked to Iran’s drone production and testing.