UN agencies, NGOs demand release of staff held by Houthis
17 NGO and civilian society workers have been held by Yemen's Houthis, and UN agencies have demanded the to have access to them.
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Colombia to receive, care for Palestinian kids injured in war
The South American country has made a series of moves protesting Israel's war in Gaza, such as cutting ties with the country and suspending coal exports.
Afghanistan to send 3 women, 3 men to compete at Paris Olympics
Afghanistan will send a 3 women and 3 men to complete in the Paris Olympics, after the IOC said it worked hard to ensure that female athlete could compete.
Huthi missile attack severely injures sailor on cargo ship: US military
Two cruise missiles launched by Yemen's Huthi rebels struck a bulk cargo carrier in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, severely injuring a sailor who was evacuated by American forces, the US military said. The Huthis have been targeting vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since
Sudan war: UN Security Council demands end to Al-Fashir siege
The UNSC has called for 'an immediate halt to the fighting' and 'withdrawal of all fighters that threaten the safety and security of civilians' in Al-Fashir.
U.S. says it will raise pressure on Iran if it does not cooperate with UN nuclear watchdog
Warning comes after United Nations report found that Iran has installed more centrifuges at its Fordow uranium enrichment plant
Islamic State-linked rebels in east DR Congo kill dozens
42 bodies have been found dead in the DR Congo's Beni region, with the attack blamed on ADF rebels linked to the Islamic State group.
Palestinians say Israeli West Bank raid kills 3
Palestinian officials said Israeli troops killed three Palestinians in a raid in a town in the occupied West Bank Thursday, as Israel's military reported it had "eliminated two wanted suspects". The raid took place in the town of Qabatiyah near the city of Jenin, said Jenin
Biden’s nominee for Iraq ambassador vows to counter resurgent ISIS
The career diplomat emphasized the role of economic development and good governance in combating the terrorist group.
Saudi Arabia holds investment summit in Brazil, plans to invest $15B
Brazil’s energy minister said Saudi Arabia plans to invest $15 billion in the South American country, bolstering already strong economic relations based largely on mining, meat and oil.
Hezbollah fires new barrage at Israel, which vows to hit back
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said it had fired waves of rockets and drones at the Israeli army on Thursday after an Israeli strike killed one of its senior commanders. The major attack comes after months of near-daily cross-border fire between the group and
Iran expanding nuclear capacities further: IAEA
The UN's atomic watchdog said Iran is 'expanding' its nuclear capacities by installing more cascades at the enrichment facilities in Natanz and Fordow.
Turkey's Erdogan thanks Spain for Gaza stance
Spain and Turkey called on the international community Thursday to stop “looking the other way” and press for the end of Israel's attack on Gaza.
Israel at war, day 251: WHO says 1,600 kids in Gaza under 5 treated for acute malnutrition
Hezbollah launches more than 40 rockets, five drones at north Israel, causing 15 fires, wounding two Israelis ■ Senior Hamas official says changes requested by the group to truce proposal are 'not significant' ■ WHO says 1,600 children in Gaza under 5 years old diagnosed with
Netanyahu conned the U.S. Now Biden needs to make tough decisions on how to end the Gaza war
After eight months of pursuing what turned out to be a failed policy, what are the realistic and implementable policy options U.S. President Joe Biden has at his disposal to resolve the conflict? Essentially, there are two very difficult options – and one that is equally uneasy
Hezbollah-Israel clashes intensify as fears grow of all-out war in Lebanon
The situation on the Israel-Lebanon border is worsening, all while US efforts to reach a cease-fire in Gaza have yet to lead to a deal.
Bands boycott Download Festival in solidarity with Gaza
Pest Control, Speed, Scowl and Zulu are among the bands that have announced that they are pulling out of the festival.
Palestinians organise meeting to 'rebuild PLO' in Ramallah
An initial meeting was held in Ramallah to discuss plans for a national conference to rebuild the Palestine Liberation Organisation
Eight months into the Gaza war, support for Hamas' October 7 attack declines among Gazans, survey finds
The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research polls about 750 West Bank and 750 Gazan citizens every three months. According to the most recent poll, support of the two-state solution declined in the Gaza Strip with 65 percent of respondents rejecting it and only 32
Kuwait makes arrests over deadly fire as Indian victims' families mourn
Kuwaiti authorities said Thursday three people had been detained for suspected manslaughter over a building fire that killed dozens of Indian foreign workers and plunged relatives and friends into mourning. Three Filipinos were also among the 50 dead, officials in Manila said,
Kuwait makes arrests over deadly fire as Indian families mourn
Kuwaiti authorities said Thursday three people had been detained for suspected manslaughter over a building fire that killed 50 foreign workers, mostly Indians, and plunged relatives and friends into mourning. Three Filipinos were also among the dead, officials in Manila said,
Voices from southern Lebanon: 'we don't support Israel, but oppose how Hezbollah operates'
Residents of southern Lebanon talk: Rami's life came to a halt the day Hezbollah opened a front against Israel, Najat fled immediately after giving birth to twins, and Nizar's village is patrolling to keep Hezbollah out. In the south, pessimism prevails
Hamas makes revisions to Gaza truce deal, slams Blinken comments
Hamas provided details on their amendments to a Gaza truce proposal and said Blinken is attempting to hold them responsible for the stalling of the deal.
Is Saudi Arabia about to drop the petrodollar for Chinese yuan?
Saudi Arabia is rumoured to be dropping the US dollar for the Chinese yuan, but are the reports correct?
Suspected Houthi missile hits ship in Gulf of Aden: officials
A ship in the Gulf of Aden was hit by a missile, reportedly launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in a suspected attack.
Who are the six candidates for Iran's presidential election?
Eighty politicians registered for this election, but the country's Guardian Council approved only six of them to run.
Pro-Israel bias in France and the curious tale of Ms Rafowicz
In light of the stark pro-Israel bias across Western media generally, the particular nature of France's media bias towards Israel has escaped much scrutiny.
Smotrich: Palestinian dead should be 'dragged through streets'
Israeli far-right MK Bezalel Smotrich has called for the dead bodies of Palestinian prisoners to be 'dragged through the streets' as a lesson for others.
Gazans in rare criticism of Hamas over truce delay
Some Gazans have criticised the Islamist group Hamas, which rules the besieged and conflict-ravaged Palestinian territory, for failing to end the war with Israel that has devastated their lives. Hamas has "led the Palestinian people into a war of annihilation", said Umm Ala,
Could Islamic State evade justice for the Yazidi genocide?
In-depth: Ten years after the Yazidi genocide, there are fears that records of Islamic State crimes are being lost, preventing accountability and justice.
Famine watchdog: 756,000 Sudanese face imminent starvation
A preliminary projection used by United Nations agencies and aid groups estimates that 756,000 people in Sudan could experience severe food shortages.
Has Iraq helped Islamic State evade justice for Yazidi genocide?
In-depth: Ten years after the Yazidi genocide, there are fears that records of Islamic State crimes are being lost, preventing accountability and justice.
Saudi Arabia inaugurates air taxi service for Hajj pilgrims
Minister of Transport Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser said the self-driving air taxi service is the world's first to be licensed by a civil aviation authority
Massive fire at Iraqi Kurdistan oil refinery injures 14
According to former Kurdish lawmakers, there are nearly 200 unlicensed refineries and fuel storage facilities across the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
Israel uses weapon from Middle Ages to start fires in Lebanon
Footage has emerged of the Israeli army using a medieval catapult to launch fireballs into Lebanese forests where Hezbollah operates
Israel uses Middle Ages weapons to start Lebanon forest fires
Footage has emerged allegedly showing the Israeli army using a medieval trebuchet to launch fireballs into Lebanese forests where Hezbollah operates
Israel uses Medieval weaponry to kindle Lebanon forest fires
Footage has emerged allegedly showing the Israeli army using a medieval trebuchet to launch fireballs into Lebanese forests where Hezbollah operates
50 dead in Kuwait fire, mostly from India, minister says
A fire in Kuwait killed 50 migrant workers when it ripped through a building housing nearly 200 foreign workers on Wednesday.
As pilgrims swelter, climate change looms over hajj
From misting systems to heat-reflective road coverings, Saudi officials are trying to aid hajj pilgrims in coping with heat, but scientists caution that climate change may outpace these efforts. The annual pilgrimage, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, coincides
UK's Labour Party pledges to recognise Palestinian state
The UK's Labour Party has committed to formally recognizing Palestine as a sovereign state in an effort to support a two-state solution and advance peace talks.
Israeli army chief meets with top Arab generals amid Gaza war
Israeli army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has held a low profile meeting with his Arab counterparts in Bahrain despite the ongoing war on Gaza.
Israel, US will not end war on Gaza, say Palestinian officials
"We have not rejected the proposal, but we know very well neither the US nor Israel are ready to commit to a ceasefire in Gaza soon," said a Hamas official.
Iran’s acting FM in Iraq for talks on bilateral ties, Gaza war
The visit is part of an ongoing regional tour that also took Ali Bagheri Kani to Lebanon and Syria and kicked off shortly after his appointment.
Iraq Report: What legacy of IS' Speicher Massacre 10 years on?
The 2014 Speicher massacre continues to significantly impact Iraqi politics today, a full decade later. Here's why
Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's new president is no pal of Palestine
Claudia Sheinbaum's sweeping victory won't bring about reform in Mexico nor change the country's weak position on Palestine, writes Simón Rodríguez Porras.
Jordanian journalist sentenced to prison under cybercrime law
The Jordanian journalist was reportedly arrested for writing an article about the kingdom's role in defending Israel by downing Iranian missiles.
French citizen returns home after Iran prison ordeal
Frenchman Louis Arnaud returned to Paris on Thursday after his release from a more than 20-month prison ordeal in Iran, but a dozen Europeans are still detained in the Islamic republic. Activists and some Western governments, including France, accuse Iran of exercising a
Insights and reflections from Muslim International Film Festival
The Muslim International Film Festival wrapped up this June, with 'Inshallah A Boy' named Best Film for its powerful portrayal of Muslim societal issues.
Israeli settlers evict last two families from West Bank village
Israeli settlers have forced the last two Palestinian families out of the West Bank village of ‘Ein Samia, marking the end of Palestinian presence.