Islamic State claims attack on army post in northern Iraq
Security forces repelled the attack, Iraq's defence ministry said in a statement mourning the loss of a colonel and a number of others from the regiment.
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Libya war crimes probe to advance next year: ICC prosecutor
The ICC team has completed 18 missions in three areas of Libya, collecting more than 800 pieces of evidence including video and audio material.
UN says informed Israel of vehicle fatally hit in Gaza
Israel has denied that it was aware of the location of the UN vehicle and said the 'incident is under review'.
Iranian ex-official gets jail term in rare ruling in $3.7B corruption case
The former official was found guilty of involvement in the largest-ever embezzlement case in the country's history, which has been exposed at a time of unprecedented economic hardships for ordinary Iranians.
Iran ex-official gets jail term in rare ruling in $3.7B corruption case
The former official was found guilty of involvement in the largest-ever embezzlement case in the country's history, which has been exposed at a time of unprecedented economic hardships for ordinary Iranians.
Mysterious structure at Egypt’s pyramids could be undiscovered tomb
The l-shaped structure was discovered at Giza’s Western Cemetery, known as a burial place for royal family members in ancient Egypt.
Georgia parliament passes 'foreign influence' law
Tbilisi has seen some of the largest protests in the country's history as citizens have rallied against the government's bill
Jake Sullivan to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel amid regional tension
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan's trip comes as the Biden administration is urging Israel to consider alternatives to a full-scale invasion of Rafah.
Palestinians rally at historic villages in northern Israel
Thousands of people took part Tuesday in an annual march through the ruins of villages that Palestinians were expelled from during the 1948 war that led to Israel's creation. Wrapped in keffiyeh scarves and waving Palestinian flags, men and women rallied through the abandoned
In Gaza's Jabalya, with no 'day after' strategy, Israeli soldiers fight Hamas – again
The IDF announced it had 'dismantled' Hamas battalions in northern Gaza over four months ago. Now, entire brigades of Israeli troops have returned, experienced just like their adversaries
EU top diplomat sees US 'fatigue' in Mideast
The European Union's top diplomat has said that the United States is showing "fatigue" in its Middle East diplomacy and called for greater EU efforts toward a Palestinian state. On a visit to California, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell again strongly criticized
Amnesty tells Egypt to halt crackdown over economy criticism
Egypt is targeting protesters, striking workers and those expressing criticism online regarding the handling of an economic crisis, Amnesty said.
Gaza mourns deaf activist Hashem Ghazal killed by Israel
Tributes have poured in for Hashem Ghazal, an accomplished carpenter and leading disability activist in the Gaza Strip, who was killed in an Israeli strike.
Pro-Palestinian encampment launched at South African uni
The encampment and 'liberated zone' was launched in South Africa on Monday, following almost a month of student protests around the world.
ISIS resurgence in Iraq sees fresh attacks, clashes after commander killed
The Islamic State is suspected of killing soldiers in eastern Iraq in the latest sign of the group’s persistence.
As Israel celebrates 'independence', Palestinians mark Nakba
Nakba, or catastrophe, signifies the forced displacement and ethnic cleansing of thousands of Palestinians from their towns and villages, to make way for Jews
Israel's refusal to discuss 'day after' Gaza war threatens America's whole Middle East strategy
Israel's intransigence about discussing the day after Hamas not only jeopardizes U.S. efforts to push the ball forward, but may result in massive steps backward that could have far-reaching consequences
Israel at war, day 221: Egypt mulls downgrading relations with Israel over Rafah op
The ICJ will discuss new emergency measures sought by South Africa over Israel's offensive in Rafah on Thursday ■ The Biden administration reportedly believes Israel concentrated enough forces outside Rafah for full assault in coming days ■ Qatari PM: Talks over a hostage
Saudi Arabia ‘conservative’ on oil revenue as it pares back Vision 2030 plans
Mohammed Al-Jaadan warned that being a resource-rich country was a curse as well as a blessing because being dependent on one commodity such as oil can hold a country "hostage" to the volatility of global demand and prices.
Turkey, Greece reach understanding on contentious Aegean marine park plan
The announcement comes a day after Turkish-Greek leadership summit in Ankara between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Israelis in W. Bank attack, burn aid convoys headed to Gaza
Israeli far-right activists destroyed packages of food, including rice, flour and sugar destined for Palestinians in Gaza, in the latest incident of its kind.
EU 'concerned' by Tunisia arrests of civil society figures
The EU has voiced its concern over a string of arrests of in Tunisia, days after a lawyer and political commentator were detained in a police raid.
Ben & Jerry’s say pro-Gaza protests ‘essential’ to democracy
The global ice cream brand said the US college campus protests are “essential” to democracy, and are part of the US’s rich history of free speech.
Turkey arrests more than 500 over suspected ties to Erdogan foe
More than 500 people have been arrested in Turkey for suspected links to Fethullah Gulen whom Erdogan accuses of orchestrating the failed 2016 coup.
Egypt mulls downgrading Israel diplomatic relations: report
Israeli forces began a ground attack on Rafah in south Gaza last Tuesday, testing a longstanding peace agreement with Egypt.
Netanyahu ministers join Israeli far-right 'march to Gaza,' demand Palestinians' expulsion
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for Israel to 'encourage emigration' of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip; Two demonstrators crossed the northern border into Gaza and were arrested
Hostages' plight casts pall over Israel's Independence Day
On Israel's 76th Independence Day, victory feels far away for many agonising over the fate of dozens of hostages still held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. "On one side we're still here, my daughters are still here, my family's still here, and Israel is still here," said Lishay
Norway aims to quadruple aid to Palestinians as famine looms
Norway has proposed quadrupling its aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as the enclave is pushed to the brink of famine by Israel's war and siege.
Jordanian journalist arrested under cybercrime law
Hiba Abu Taha, a Jordanian journalist, was arrested for an article she wrote about Jordan's alleged role in exporting goods to Israel.
The deafening silence of the West’s white feminists on Gaza
With their continued silence on Gaza, the selectiveness of white mainstream feminists shows that for them, some lives are worth talking about more than others.
Why the US is unable to restrain the UAE in Sudan
Analysis: The Russia-UAE alliance over Sudan not only shows the waning influence of the United States in Africa but also over its traditional Gulf partner.
Palestinian truckers fear for safety after aid convoy for Gaza wrecked by far-right Israelis
A driver with a West Bank-based truckers' union said that around 15 trucks had been damaged by Israeli settlers, who beat some drivers and caused about $2 million worth of damage, without intervention by the Israeli army or police
Over 500 settlers storm Al-Aqsa on Israel 'Independence Day'
Among the settlers who encouraged Tuesday's raid of the Al-Aqsa complex is the Lehava group, known for its Jewish supremacist and anti-assimilation views.
Israeli proposal for 'day after' the war sparks deep divides
A Palestinian official said there is no proposal for 'the day after' the war on Gaza and that Israel's plan had sparked fierce disagreement from Arab states.
Assad portraits and Syria flags in Bahrain for Arab Summit
Portraits of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad have appeared around Bahrain, which have been decried as 'disgusting' by pro-democracy activists.
With €1bn bribe, the EU is rewarding Lebanon's bad behaviour
The manner in which Brussels has meted out €1 billion to Lebanon smacks of opportunism and a reward for flouting reforms, writes Benjamin Fève.
Gaza Civil Defence loses 80 percent of its capability
Gaza’s Civil Defence said they were struggling to retrieve victims from under the rubble and they have lost the majority of their capability.
Why are people concerned of 'Union of Arab Tribes' in Egypt?
The foundation of a union involving Bedouin tribes of Arab origins kindled mixed reactions in Egypt.
Israel attacks Gaza aid workers 'despite knowing locations'
Israeli authorities didn't give advance warnings to any of the aid group prior to the attacks, which killed or injured at least 31 people, HRW said.
Putin to meet Xi in China, seek more support for Ukraine war
The Russian president will visit China this week to discuss the countries' economic ties and seek greater support for his war in Ukraine.
ICJ to host hearing on Israel's Rafah operation
The International Court of Justice will conduct hearings this Thursday and Friday to discuss a new request by South Africa to order Israel to stop its Rafah operation.
Israeli police say investigating ransacking of Gaza-bound aid trucks
Israeli police said they have opened an investigation after right-wing activists stopped and ransacked at least seven Gaza-bound humanitarian aid trucks, in a statement received Tuesday. In an attack that was condemned by Washington, a crowd including young men and teenagers
Israel's Rafah attack set Hamas talks 'backward': mediator Qatar
Israel's military operation in Rafah has set truce negotiations with Hamas "backward", mediator Qatar said on Tuesday, adding that talks have reached "almost a stalemate". "Especially in the past few weeks, we have seen some momentum building but unfortunately things didn't
Iran accuses France of 'interfering' over detained nationals
The Iranian foreign ministry condemned France for what it called interference in a case related to four French nationals detained in Iran.
Algeria: opposition demands end to protest ban amid Gaza war
Algerian activists are demanding the state lift the ban on the right to protest, pointing out the government's double-talk about freedom and resistance.
5 Iraqi soldiers killed in 'terrorist' attack: officials
At least five Iraqi soldiers were killed in an attack blamed on the Islamic State group in the country's central province of Salaheddin on Monday.
Netanyahu buys time in Rafah, balances Israel's far right and Biden's 'red lines'
As the Israeli military steps up its eastern Rafah operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon have to decide whether to cross the American red line: a full-scale invasion of the Gazan city.
Fierce battles rage across Gaza as US calls for post-war plan
Israeli troops fought Hamas militants in multiple battles across the Gaza Strip, forcing new waves of Palestinian mass displacement as Israel marked a sombre Independence Day on Tuesday. Clashes have rocked the densely crowded far-southern city of Rafah but also flared again in
Hamas says can still fight 'war of attrition' against Israel
Senior Hamas negotiator Zaher Jabareen stated that Palestinian factions are still able to fight Israel as negotiations for a truce stall.
US 'concerned' by report of Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners
The US has voiced concern over and said it will "look into" a report on the abuse of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention.