Israel's prosecutor says calling Arab MKs 'terrorists' is legal
The Israeli state prosecutor's office deemed calling United Arab List members "terrorists" as protected speech.
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Germany, Sweden arrest eight over Syria crimes against humanity
Investigators in Germany and Sweden on Wednesday arrested eight suspects allied with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government over alleged participation in crimes against humanity in Syria, prosecutors said. The arrests, five in Germany and three in Sweden, represent the
How Israel's war on Gaza is testing Turkey and Azerbaijan's ties
Analysis: While Turkey has halted all trade with Israel amid the Gaza war, Azerbaijan continues to supply Tel Aviv with oil.
Who is Mohammed Abu Selmia, director of Al-Shifa Hospital?
On Monday, Abu Selmia was released with more than 50 Palestinians via the crossing of Kerem Shalom in the southern region of the besieged coastal enclave.
Egypt government agrees to long-awaited cabinet reshuffle
The new Egyptian government faces challenges including the Gaza war on its border, economic woes and persistent power cuts
Gulf floods highlight region's urgent need for climate action
Urgent climate-proofing is being overlooked in the Gulf as energy superpowers pour money into 'smart cities' instead.
Israel kills senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon amid fears of all-out war
Al-Arabiya reported that the commander targeted leads Hezbollah’s Aziz brigades, and identified him Abu Ali Nasser. He was known by the nickname “Abu Naima,” according to the outlet.
UK election campaign final hours: Labour’s Starmer eyes victory
Election forecasts have given the Labour Party a solid double-digit lead since before the campaign began and are expected to win tomorrow.
Jordan arrests prominent satirist facing jail over Facebook post
Jordanian security forces arrested renowned satirical journalist Ahmad Hassan al-Zoubi on Tuesday, enacting a court order sentencing him to one year in prison.
Khamenei urges turnout after voters shun presidential round
Only 40 percent of Iran's voters cast their ballots in the first round, representing the lowest turnout in any presidential election since 1979.
No security for Israel without peace
Israel's obstinance has awoken atrocious forces in Zionist politics, unwilling to accept anything but the erasure of Palestine, writes Nikolaos van Dam.
Turkey’s inflation slows for first time in eight months, down to 71%
The country’s year-on-year inflation cooled faster than expected in June, official data showed.
Turkey set up Euros quarter-final with Dutch after thrilling win
Whoever wins between the Netherlands and Turkey will play one of England and Switzerland a week on Wednesday in the Euro 2024 games.
Ben-Gvir boasts of 'abominable' Palestinian prisoner conditions
Itamar Ben-Gvir appeared to boast about squalid conditions in prison, in remarks observers have called an admission that Israel is running concentration camps.
What is the UK election purdah and why the Persian name?
The UK is in a pre-election period known as purdah, when talk of politics by civil servants is curtailed. We look at the origins of the word and what it means.
Heavy fighting rocks Gaza as thousands on the move again
Israeli forces bombed and battled Hamas in Gaza City on Wednesday as tens of thousands of Palestinians scrambled for a safe haven after the army issued an evacuation order for a vast swathe in the territory's south. Apache helicopters and Israeli quadcopter drones flew above
Macron urges Netanyahu to halt Israel-Hezbollah 'conflagration'
US envoy Amos Hochstein is scheduled to meet with Macron's Lebanon envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian following visits to Israel and Lebanon in June
Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Biden during US trip in July
The Israeli prime minister could meet with the US president during his visit to Washington later this month, which would be their first meeting since October.
Turkish-Syrian accord negatively impacts Syrian Kurds: AANES
"The recent unrest in Afrin, al-Bab, al-Rai, and Azaz is a direct result of Turkey's closer ties with Damascus," a spokesperson for AANES told The New Arab.
Gaza: 12 killed in Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah 'safe-zone'
Families fled Gaza's Khan Younis following Israeli evacuation orders earlier this week, but attacks across the besieged enclave have continued.
Central, north Gaza face relentless attacks as civilians flee
Families fled Gaza's Khan Younis following Israeli evacuation orders earlier this week, but attacks across the besieged enclave have continued.
Reformist, ultraconservative in Iran presidential runoff
Iranians will vote on Friday in a presidential runoff pitting the reformist Masoud Pezeshkian against ultraconservative anti-Western former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili. Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to cast ballots in the election, which was called after the death
Dangerous skin diseases spreading among Gaza children
Wafaa Elwan's five-year-old son cannot sleep in the Gaza tent city where she and her seven children shelter, but it is not the guns of war that cause his daily nightmare. "My son can't sleep through the night because he can't stop scratching his body," the anxious mother said.
Iran’s Jalili, Pezeshkian spar over sanctions as calls for boycott grow
Iran's supreme leader remained silent on the record-low turnout seen last week, and state media went out of their way to draw in more voters to prevent further embarrassment.
Saudi defense chief in Turkey, meets Erdogan as drone sales grow
Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a major drone deal last year in one of several recent demonstrations of strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries.
Erdogan reassures Syrian rebels but says Turkey open to talks with Assad
The Turkish president also ruled out a potential withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria in the near future, citing the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
What’s behind Saudi Public Investment Fund’s $17.2B profit?
The sovereign wealth fund’s turnaround following the loss in 2022 is due in large part to the stock market rebounding.
80% of Gazans now displaced: UN humanitarian coordinator
The UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza said Tuesday that 1.9 million people -- 80 percent of the territory's population -- were now displaced, adding she was "deeply concerned" by reports of new evacuation orders for Khan Yunis. The United Nations has estimated that up to
Hezbollah deputy says Gaza ceasefire would end fight with Israel
His comments come amid concerns that an Israeli invasion of Lebanon could spark a wider regional war, and drag Iran and the US into the conflict.
Israel at war, day 270: Hezbollah deputy chief says Gaza truce only path to cease-fire
Top IDF generals seek cease-fire in Gaza even if it keeps Hamas in power for now, NYT reported ■ Parents of IDF spotters killed and kidnapped on October 7 vow to fight until state commission of inquiry into the events of the massacre is established ■ Netanyahu government picks
Israel NGO seeks to prosecute Amal Clooney over ICC arrest case
An Israeli NGO has written to the US attorney general to investigate Amal Clooney's role in the ICC case against Benjamin Netanyahu.
Turki Alalshikh posts photo with 'Khashoggi murderer' Qahtani
Turki Alalshikh, the face of the Saudi assault on global entertainment, has posted a pic of himself with a leading suspect in the murder of Khashoggi.
Over 100 victims of Oct. 7 sue Iran, Syria, North Korea in US court
The Anti-Defamation League has filed a lawsuit against Iran, Syria and North Korea, accusing the three nations of supporting Hamas and its Oct. 7 assault against Israel.
UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda
12 million people have been forced to flee their homes because of war in Sudan, with 2 million being displaced across borders.
In Britain, saying coconut is racist, supporting genocide is PC
The UK's absurd criminalisation of 'coconut' is reflective of a state more concerned with policing minorities than ceasing genocide, writes Shareefa Energy.
UK: Muslim women targeted in London hijab-pulling attacks
A disturbing video showing a suspect pulling hijabs off Muslim women in unprovoked attacks in London has prompted police to investigate.
Iranian presidential candidates clash in first run off debate
The second round of voting will see Iranians choose between hard line candidate Saeed Jalili and reformer Masoud Pezeshkian.
Israel confirms more cases of Palestinians used as human shields
After footage of Israel using a young Palestinian as a human shield went viral last week, the Israeli military has been forced to confirm more such cases.
Germany steps up Lebanon invovlement amid Israel war threats
Germany is one of Israel's closest allies and top arms suppliers but has also mediated in the past prisoner swap deals between Hezbollah and Israel
Israel reserves administrative detention for non-Jewish suspects
Israel's notorious policy of administrative detention has seen thousands of Palestinians jailed with none of the legal recourses open to Jewish citizens.
After Qatar's $20M aid to army, Saudi relief agency grants $10M to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia is opening up to Lebanon following years of tensions over Hezbollah’s growing influence in the country.
Concessions to Taliban govt 'worth it' for Doha talks: EU envoy
Making concessions to Taliban authorities by excluding civil society groups from UN-hosted talks was a price worth paying for further engagement, the EU's special envoy to Afghanistan said Tuesday. Rights groups have strongly criticised the UN move to exclude women's rights and
Unregistered refugees in Egypt face risk of jail or deportation
In recent months, xenophobia and anti-refugee sentiments have flourished in Egypt, especially against Sudanese citizens.
Sudan's warring sides target civilians with arrests, sham trials
In-depth: Over a year into Sudan's deadly war, civilians face baseless accusations from both warring parties of working with the enemy.
Tunisia-Libya border crossing fully opens following delays
The crossing is used by many Libyan's go to Tunisia for medical treatment, and Tunisian traders moving goods into Libya.
Desperate Gazans sleep outside after new Israeli evacuation order
Tens of thousands of Palestinians fled a southern Gaza district on Tuesday, forced to forage for food and water in blistering heat after an Israeli evacuation order set off fears of a major new battle in its war on Hamas. The United Nations estimated that up to 250,000 people
Netanyahu happy with Le Pen's France election win, says official
Israel's diaspora minister has welcomed the election win for France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen, whose party took one-third of votes in the election.
Suspected Turkish drone strike in Sulaimaniyah wounds 2
The attack has raised significant concerns among local residents, who perceive it as a dangerous escalation given its occurrence in a residential area.