Bahrain's track team is sanctioned over doping
Bahrain has embarked on a strategy of natrualising athletes from Africa, including Winfred Yavi and Salwa Eid Naser.
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The Gaza mothers separated from their newborns by war
As their first birthday approaches, the triplets Gaza-native Hanane Bayouk gave birth to in Jerusalem before the war have seen their mother just once, and she fears she will "die without them". The 26-year-old had to return to the Palestinian territory alone after giving birth
Proliferating evacuation orders sow chaos, confusion in Gaza
The Israeli military has issued so many evacuation orders in 10 months of war that many Gaza civilians no longer heed them, despairing of finding space or safety in the shrinking "humanitarian" zones. Over the first three weeks of August, the Israeli army sent out 11 evacuation
Tunisia court releases former presidential hopeful
Safi Said had been sentenced to four months in prison in June for forging signatures of endorsement for his candidacy in the 2014 presidential election.
US influencer jailed for police assault in Dubai
According to UK-based monitor Detained in Dubai, the two were 'drugged and robbed' during a yacht party.
Rare food aid convoy enters Sudan from Chad
The aid trucks are destined for Kereinik, western Darfur, which is threatened with famine caused by the war.
'More political than humanitarian': Aid campaigns for Gaza divide Palestinian Israelis
Relief efforts are mobilizing individuals across Israel to donate, sort and pack food and essential items, but some Palestinian Israelis say they're weighing their participation in joint Jewish-Arab efforts
Trump calls Schumer 'member of Hamas' in latest swipe
Donald Trump has called Jewish Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer a “member of Hamas” in his latest Gaza-related swipe at an opponent
Mossad director, US officials back in Egypt for talks on Philadelphi Corridor
The Israeli delegation for the deal to release the hostages arrived in Cairo for talks with the Americans and Egyptians ahead of a potential summit this Sunday.
Floods hit war-torn Sudan spreading disease and disrupting aid
The UN and Sudanese authorities have reported a surge in cholera cases from the torrential rains and there are fears for the spread of typhoid.
Israel at war, day 321: Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs land in Cairo for talks ahead of summit
Netanyahu reportedly showed willingness to compromise in cease-fire talks with Hamas during phone call with Biden ■ IDF says indications of gunfire were found on the bodies of six hostages retrieved from Gaza earlier this week ■ IDF's chief prosecutor charges five reservists
Russia detains Israeli-Canadian citizen wanted in US for fraud
Police in Russia have detained Joshua Cartu, an Israeli-Canadian racing car driver who is wanted for committing fraud in the US.
Saudi FM makes unannounced visit to Iraq, meets Sudani: What we know
Saudi Arabia and Gulf states are showing increasing interest in Iran-dominated Iraq.
Putin kisses Quran at Chechen mosque as Ukraine war falters
Russian President Vladimir Putin has kissed the Quran on a trip to Chechnya as he tries to drum up support for his war in Ukraine
Israeli airline El Al cuts prices after profiteering accusations
Israel's national carrier put price freezes on tickets after accusations it was profiteering off the regional instability and limited competition.
Lebanon bank governor 'working hard' to prevent grey-listing
Wissam Mansouri said they are 'working hard' to prevent Lebanon being placed on the grey list of countries under special scrutiny by a financial crime watchdog.
Who is Taliban’s first UAE envoy since its return to power?
The United Arab Emirates is only the second country to accept an ambassador from the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, after China.
Who was Khalil Maqdah and why did Israel assassinate him?
Israel escalated its military campaign this week by targeting Khalil Maqdah, a senior Fatah commander, in an airstrike on Lebanon's Sidon.
Netanyahu 'unlikely' to budge on a key demand for Gaza ceasefire
Israeli media reports indicate that Netanyahu is unlikely to give up his demand of maintaining the ground occupation of the Gaza-Egypt border.
Taliban appoints ambassador to UAE for first time since takeover
The foreign ministry in Afghanistan has appointed its first ambassador to the UAE after the latter accepted its credentials on Wednesday.
Christian denominations' mixed views on Israel's war on Gaza
Christian denominations worldwide have shown a wide range of responses to Israel's war on Gaza, from strong condemnation to muted reactions
The worrying road ahead for Muslim sportswomen amid hijab bans
Hijab bans in sports didn’t start at the Paris Olympics nor have they ended there. We speak to hijab-wearing sportswomen about their experiences and views
Redefining British-Muslim love in Peanut Butter and Blueberries
'Peanut Butter and Blueberries,' a new play by writer Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, beautifully explores love and identity through the lens of young British Muslims
The Gazan artist featured at Venice's Palazzo Mora
Using only a notebook, pencils, and black ink pens, artist Mohammed Alhaj documents the different stages of the Gaza genocide, including scenes of displacement
Dana Gas ends Enerflex contract on Khor Mor gas field project
Khor Mor's operation suspension hits Kurdistan's energy, with Dana Gas's field being a critical source for powering nearly 80% of the region's power plants.
Turkey’s security pact with Iraq: Which side came out on top?
The most contested presence for Baghdad is the military base established by Turkish forces in 2015 near the Iraqi town of Bashiqa.
China-Egypt joint Mediterranean naval exercises conclude
The Chinese navy concluded naval exercises off the Egyptian coast on Wednesday, as Beijing expands its footprint in the Mediterranean.
One Palestinian killed every day in Israeli strikes on West Bank
A UN report said at least one Palestinian a day was being killed by Israeli airstrikes in the West Bank, as three people died in the latest attack in Tulkarm
What Maersk's $250M logistics park means for Saudi Arabia
Danish logistics company remains invested in the Red Sea despite continued threats to shipping from Yemen's Houthi militants.
What do we know about Hezbollah's tunnels?
Hezbollah has provided a glimpse of its secret tunnels housing weapons -- a move experts say is a warning to Israel as the underground facilities could prove vital to the group should wider war erupt. The Iran-backed movement has exchanged regular fire with Israel in support of
Crew rescued from stricken oil tanker in Red Sea: EU
An oil tanker's crew has been rescued after an attack in the Red Sea off Yemen but the stricken ship now poses an "environmental hazard", an EU naval mission said Thursday. Several projectiles hit the Greek-flagged Sounion off the rebel-held Yemeni port of Hodeida on Wednesday,
Egypt’s Sisi to pay first visit to Turkey as ties with Erdogan warm
Turkey and Egypt are expected to ink several cooperation deals during the visit, which will seal the end of more than a decade-long hostilities.
'No room left' for Gaza families fleeing tanks in Deir al-Balah
The latest Israeli incursion into central Gaza has left thousands of families fleeing, but aid agencies say there is 'no room left' for shelters in the enclave.
Iraqi security forces and PMF clash in Karbala ahead of Arbaeen
Tensions rise in Karbala as it prepares for Arbaeen, marking the end of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussein, a key Shi’ite figure.
The battle to document Israeli settler violence in Masafer Yatta
In-depth: In Masafer Yatta, youth-led groups have made it their mission to archive Israeli settler violence meant to displace them, but they pay a hefty price.
When will we stop falling for fabricated antisemitism scandals?
Reginald D Hunter is the latest target of pro-Israel provocateurs feigning victimhood. Time to bring down the curtain on this pantomime, says Rivkah Brown.
Truce hopes fade as Gaza rocked by Israeli bombardment, battles
Hopes were dwindling Thursday for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where fighting raged despite US pressure on Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas to reach an agreement. After more than 10 months of war, officials from the United States and mediators Egypt and Qatar had
Ceasefire hopes fade as Gaza fighting rages
Hopes were dwindling Thursday for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where fighting raged despite pressure from the United States on Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas to reach an agreement. After more than 10 months of war, officials from the United States and Arab mediators
Jewish organisations and doctors receive emailed threats
Jewish institutions and doctors across Canada received the same threatening email, including death and physical harm.
Iran's parliament approves Pezeshkian's unity cabinet
President Masoud Pezeshkian's unity cabinet was approved by Iran's parliament on Wednesday, with 19 ministers featuring reformist figures.
Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon as China urges evacuation
Israeli forces launched a series of overnight airstrikes on southern Lebanon, reportedly targeting Hezbollah positions, with no casualties reported.
Shots fired in Iraq security forces clash during pilgrimage
Iraqi security forces fired shots in the air during a clash among themselves Thursday in the holy Shiite Muslim city of Karbala ahead of one of the world's biggest religious gatherings, security officials said. The incident involved the Iraqi army and members of the Hashed
Israeli police say 4 arrested in settler attack on Palestinians
The Israeli police and internal security service said Thursday they arrested four suspects for "terrorist" acts against Palestinians during a deadly settler attack last week on an occupied West Bank village. Settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have soared since war
Blinken 'proposes international force' on Gaza-Egypt border
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has proposed an international force be stationed on the Egypt-Gaza border, but Cairo has continued to reject this idea.
UN rights expert says ban from Afghanistan a backwards step
Richard Bennet, the UN's special rapporteur, called the Taliban's ban on him from entering the country a retrograde step that should be reversed.
Gaza's banks halt all operations as Israel expands assault
The closures, which come amid Israel's continued war on the besieged Palestinian enclave, were confirmed by ABP general manager Bashar Yasin.
UK charities say govt immigration plan will hit most vulnerable
UK's Labour government presented plans to 'stop the boats' by targeting people smugglers and increasing removal rates for those with rejected asylum claims.
Comoros becomes 165th member of WTO
After 17 years of negotiating, the Comoros has become the 165th member of the World Trade Organisation.
Jewish National Assembly paid £28,000 for Braverman Israel trip
The Jewish National Assembly, a lobby with an Islamophobic past, spent close to £28,000 on Braverman and her husband for a trip to Israel last spring.
Mariners rescued from oil tanker stricken in Red Sea attacks
Twenty-nine mariners were rescued from an oil tanker after suspected Houthi rebels repeatedly attacked the vessel in the Red Sea.