Palestinian teenager killed by Israeli military in Qalqilya
The Palestinian victim was identified as 15-year-old Naeem Abdullah Samha, who was shot in the chest by Israeli forces in Qalqilya.
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Six migrants die off Spain's Canary Islands, 67 rescued
Rescuers were alerted on Wednesday afternoon to the fishing boat drifting some 800 kms south of Tenerife, before the six migrants were found dead.
Top Israeli officials meet with Biden’s national security adviser
After months of delay, two of Netanyahu's top advisers have finally made their way to the White House.
Cyprus rejects Hezbollah claims on Israel, airports
Cyprus' government spokesperson said Nicosia 'is not involved, nor will it become involved, in any military conflicts', following allegations by Hezbollah.
Putin 'does not rule out' sending weapons to North Korea
President Putin said that Russia could send weapons to North Korea, as a retaliation for the West sending arms to Ukraine, as Moscow's war remains ongoing.
WFP’s McCain: 'No difference' in Gaza aid flow despite Israel’s tactical pause
Al-Monitor interviews World Food Program chief Cindy McCain about the hunger crisis gripping the Gaza Strip after more than eight months of war.
Heat, old age, heart conditions blamed for over 1,000 deaths at Hajj
Many of those who died were unregistered users who suffered from the intense heat in Saudi Arabia, according to regional authorities.
Saudi hajj pilgrims' deaths highlight how extreme heat kills
More than 1,000 people have died at this year's hajj pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia, an AFP tally showed on Thursday. The pilgrimage involved hours of walking and praying in a country where temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) this week. The
Israel at war, day 258: Civil war will erupt in Gaza if PLO doesn't rule it, official says
There may only be 50 living Israeli hostages in Gaza, WSJ reports ■ Hezbollah launches about 25 rockets at northern Israel ■ Civil war will erupt in Gaza if PLO doesn't control it, senior PLO official says ■ Israel is unprepared for the toll a war with Hezbollah would inflict
Chad ammo depot blaze kills nine, wounds dozens
At least nine people were killed and more than 46 injured in blasts caused by a fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad's capital on Tuesday night.
UAE to allow abortion for cases of rape, incest
In a loosening of restrictions, the UAE will permit abortions for women who were victims of rape or incest
UAE allows abortion for cases of rape, incestual sex
The Muslim country will permit abortions for women who were victims of rape or impregnated by a relative ineligible for marriage known as mahram.
Louisiana requires display of Ten Commandments in all classrooms
Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom under a bill signed into law.
Over 4,700 returning Syrian refugees 'detained by Assad regime'
A new report says 4,714 returning Syrian refugees have been detained by the Assad regime since 2014, amid increasing forcible returns from Lebanon and Turkey
Israel plans alternative to ICRC visits to Palestinian prisoners
Rights groups have said Israel's decision to stop Red Cross visits to Palestinians held in Israel could violate international law.
Ex-Pakistan cricketer 'ambushed' by UK pro-Israel activists
Shahid Afridi took to social media on Wednesday to reject rumours that he had endorsed a pro-Israel group, saying that he often takes photos with fans.
As Houthis sink second vessel, shipping industry calls for Red Sea protection
A shipping salvage firm confirmed on Wednesday that the M/V Tutor, a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, had sunk after being hit by two Houthi cruise missiles on June 12. The attack killed one crew member from the Philippines.
UN must act on abuses in China's Xinjiang: rights groups
Rights groups urged the UN to act nearly two years after a report detailed numerous violations in China's Xinjiang region.
Egypt mourns football female fans dying after Ahly victory
Local news outlets reported that on Tuesday, 18 June, a truck driver reportedly hit the two women as they crossed the highway outside Burj El-Arab stadium.
Due to Israel’s war, baby formula is impossible to find in Gaza
The Israeli war on Gaza has led to a humanitarian disaster resulting in a shortage of necessities, and among the most affected are infants, and children.
What we know about the Rasht-Caspian Railway opening in Iran
The railway was launched at a ceremony attended by Iran's acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, Minister of Transport and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, and senior Russian and Azerbaijani officials.
Russia, Iran inaugurate Rasht-Caspian Railway: What we know
The railway was launched at a ceremony attended by Iran's acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, Minister of Transport and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, and senior Russian and Azerbaijani officials.
Life and struggles in Jordan's Palestinian refugee camps
Palestinian refugees in Jordan face overcrowding, poverty and limited opportunities, longing for their lost homeland.
Salvo of rockets fired from Lebanon into Israel as Cyprus responds to Hezbollah
Hezbollah fired a new round of rockets on Israel hours after its leader warned Cyprus against military coordination with Israel if war breaks out with Lebanon.
Israeli officials to meet top White House adviser: US official
Two top advisers to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet with the White House national security adviser on Thursday amid Gaza war tensions, Reuters says.
Activists file torture complaint against Iranian held in France
Activists said Thursday they were filing a torture complaint against an Iranian citizen held in France who was reportedly a former senior figure in state television in the Islamic republic. Bashir Biazar has been held in administrative detention in France since June 3 pending
Pro-Palestine students undeterred by LSE 'violent' eviction
Student activists from the university’s Palestinian Society had occupied the Marshall Building since May 14, demanding LSE sever 'links to Israel's war on Gaza'
Nobel committee condemns jail term for Iran laureate Mohammadi
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has denounced the recent sentencing of jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi over her activism.
Nour Al Barakah: Empowering the youth in Amman
Since 2009, Nour Al Barakah in Amman has advocated for the well-being of young adults, including those with disabilities, through transformative activities.
Libyans seek unity and elections, UN envoy says
UN envoy Stephanie Koury said that Libyans are calling for unity across the countries, as they seek national elections to uphold peace.
Swedish court acquits former Syrian general of war crimes charges
A Stockholm court on Thursday acquitted a Syrian former general of war crimes charges, saying prosecutors had not proved his involvement in the attacks carried out during the country's civil war. Former brigadier general Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden and was one of the
Nobel committee condemns jail term for Iranian laureate Mohammadi
The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Thursday criticised an Iranian court's decision to slap an additional one-year jail term on imprisoned 2023 Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. Jorgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, called it "a flagrant violation of
Israel in crisis as Netanyahu accuses Ben-Gvir of state leaks
The Israeli government is in crisis again, as PM Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir lock horns again.
Pro-Palestine US students celebrate the 'People's Graduation'
At US universities where encampments sprang up in protest for Gaza, alternate graduations were held to honour the students who stood with Palestine.
The Palestinian families wiped out by Israel's war in Gaza
An AP investigation identified at least 60 Palestinian families where at least 25 people were killed in bombings between October and December, the deadliest period of the war
Israel's brutal war batters Gaza's economy
Amid escalating conflict, Gaza’s collapsing economy has led to severe food shortages and widespread poverty, leaving its population in desperate need of support
Sudan: Darfur graveyards swell threefold as 25.6M suffer food shortage
Sudan is witnessing one of the worst humanitarian crises in decades as rights groups are sounding the alarm over the deteriorating conditions and looming famine.
Swedish court acquits ex-Syrian general of war crimes
A Swedish court has acquitted former Syrian general Mohammed Hamo of war crimes charges during the Syrian civil war.
Kuwait announces power cuts as demand spikes in summer heat
Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in some parts of the country during peak consumption hours, saying it is struggling to meet increased demand spurred by extreme summer heat. In a statement on Wednesday, Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said
Fears of disaster in Egypt as Ethiopia prepares to fill Nile Dam
Ethiopia is preparing to fill the reservoir of its Nile Dam for a fifth time, amid Egyptian fears that this would have a disastrous effect on water supply
Iran says Canada terror designation for Guards 'hostile'
Iran condemned Canada's listing of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization as "unwise and unconventional", following the US in 2019
Israel re-arrests Palestinian parliament speaker Aziz Dweik
Aziz Dweik, 77, was re-arrested less than a week after photos of him looking frail following his release circulated online.
Over a thousand dead in Hajj heatwave including 658 Egyptians
Friends and family continue to search for missing hajj pilgrims as the death toll at the annual rituals carried out in scorching heat, surged pass 1000.
Death toll tops 1,000 after hajj marked by extreme heat: AFP
Friends and family continue to search for missing hajj pilgrims as the death toll at the annual rituals carried out in scorching heat, surged pass 1000.
Iraqis flock to river or ice rink to escape searing heat
In the sizzling Baghdad heat, Mussa Abdallah takes to the Tigris river during the day to cool off, while others opt for ice skating to escape the relentless temperatures. "At the end of the day, I'm sweaty and exhausted because of the sun," said Abdallah, a 21-year-old house
How immigration became a flagship UK general election issue
Rights groups say refugees have been scapegoated by the UK government for years, and are at the core of key parties' manifestos this general election.
US military's stop-start Gaza pier to resume operations
US officials told news agency Reuters said that the US built pier in Gaza will once again resume operations on Thursday to send much needed humanitarian aid.
New Israeli border town evacuated as Hezbollah clashes escalate
Another town in northern Israel has been emptied of its residents as cross-border fighting continues to escalate with Lebanon's Hezbollah group.
US forces destroy two Houthi sites in Yemen
The US military said on Wednesday that its forces destroyed two Houthi sites in Yemen after recent ship attacks, following recent ship attacks.
Israel-Hezbollah tensions drive fears of widening Gaza war
Fears of a regional war rose Thursday after Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement said none of Israel would be spared in a full-blown conflict, and Israel said it had approved plans for a Lebanon offensive. In the latest border unrest, Hezbollah said it fired dozens of rockets