Hamas rejects new Israeli conditions in Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas has rejected Israel's conditions to continue the occupation of Gaza and not commit to a permanent ceasefire, with the group leaving Cairo.
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Assad: Turkey rapprochement doesn't depend on troop withdrawal
For the first time since rapprochement attempts began, Assad has said Turkey's military presence in northeast Syria is no impediment.
Hamas says delegation left Cairo after meeting truce mediators
Hamas have left Cairo after meeting with truce negotiators, with the group arguing for a permanent ceasefire agreed in May to be implemented.
Millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims rally in Iraq
Millions of Shia Muslims have gathered in Karbala for the holy festival of Arbaeen, marking the 40th day of mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
Arab media raps Hezbollah for 'chicken' attack
'The martyrs rejoice as they witness the beginning of revenge,' one commentator said about the Hezbollah response – which caused only minor damage – to Israel's killing of a Hezbollah commander last month. Others pointed out the anticlimax of the group's long-awaited reprisal
Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims rally in Iraq
More than 21 million Shiite Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, which reached its peak on Sunday with attendees displaying their support for Gaza. Arbaeen, which means forty in Arabic, marks the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein,
Israeli beachgoers try to brush off Hezbollah threat
Waking at dawn on Sunday to explosions and sirens, Abigail Levy checked the news and quickly understood there had been "an escalation" of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. She stepped outside to find the Israeli port city of Haifa in a "very sad" state after the
NGO calls for de-escalation efforts as Israel, Hezbollah clash
ActionAid said the humanitarian situation in south Lebanon had 'reached a critical level', calling for 'immediate diplomatic efforts to de-escalate'.
Hezbollah chief says Sunday attack on Israel went as planned
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah also denied that the Israeli military destroyed thousands of the group's rocket launchers.
Palestinian ‘used by Israel as human shield’ dies of wounds
Zaher Raddad, who was wounded and used as a human shield by Israeli forces, died in an Israeli hospital with his family kept in the dark about his condition
Israel at war, day 324: Nasrallah says attack was delayed to give Gaza talks a chance
IDF says it launched preemptive strike with more than 100 fighter jets against Hezbollah after detecting that the group was preparing to fire thousands of rockets and drones at northern and central Israel ■ Hezbollah leader Nasrallah says responses by Iran and Yemen's Houthis
Almost 15,000 Gaza children diagnosed with acute malnutrition
There have been 14,750 diagnoses for acute malnutrition among children aged from six months to just under five years since mid-January, according to the UN.
Israel: Ben-Gvir's party places ad against head of Shin Bet
The ad in Israeli newspapers said Shin Bet intelligence agency head Ronen Bar 'failed on October 7 and is leading Israel to another security disaster'.
Egypt asks grand Mufti to ratify serial killer's execution
An Egyptian court has requested the opinion of the Grand Mufti regarding the death sentence issued against a convicted serial killer - a formality in such cases
Airlines cancel Israel routes amid Lebanon flare-up; British Airways suspends flights until Wednesday
Air France, Etihad Airways, and Aegean Airlines, which continued flights to Israel despite other cancellations, have now halted all Sunday flights
Israeli settlers attack two Palestinian villages in West Bank
Masked settlers attacked Palestinian villages in two separate incidents, wounding at least two people and burning land
US rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai gig over alleged UAE role in Sudan war
US rapper Macklemore has announced he is cancelling an upcoming show in Dubai over the UAE's involvement in the conflict in Sudan, charges the Gulf state has denied. The rapper best known for hits like 2012's "Thrift Shop" made the announcement in a post on social media on
After thwarted attack, it's back to wartime 'normal' for Israel and Hezbollah
Hezbollah stretched the limits when it tried to target army bases in the north and a security installation in central Israel. But not only is Hamas leader's dream of an all-out war still distant – Hezbollah may be looking to quell the flames
Israeli army names 700th soldier killed in Gaza
The soldier was part of the paratroopers brigade’s 101st Battalion, and died on Saturday after a device exploded in the southern Gaza Strip.
Israel 'suggests withdrawing from 5 points' on Egypt-Gaza border
Egyptian officials have told Hamas that Israel is willing to withdraw from five points on the Gaza-Egypt border while remaining at three.
Telegram's Pavel Durov to appear in court after French arrest
The founder and CEO of the popular encrypted messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport, French media reported Sunday.
Hezbollah's Nasrallah says group reserves 'right to respond' in future after cross-border fire with Israel
Hezbollah struck Israel in retaliation for last's month death of senior military official Fuad Shukr as a new round of ceasefire talks is set to begin in Cairo.
UN 'concerned' by Afghanistan morality law
The Taliban’s new vice and virtue laws that include a ban on women’s voices and bare faces in public provide a "distressing vision" for Afghanistan’s future.
Flights to Israel diverted to Egypt amid Hezbollah escalation
Flights to Tel Aviv were diverted to Cairo following fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and a state of emergency being declared in Israel
How Israel's preemptive strike against Hezbollah unfolded
Israel had braced for a Hezbollah retaliation since the targeted killing of senior commander Fuad Shukr late last month ■ Early on Sunday the IDF carried out a preemptive strike to what Hezbollah claimed to be the first stage of the response ■ Israel's Home Front Command
At Beirut airport, flights cancelled amid Hezbollah-Israel escalation
Dozens of passengers at Lebanon's only international airport were anxiously checking announcement boards Sunday as more flights to the capital were cancelled or delayed amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Beirut International Airport was functioning but
Macklemore cancels Dubai show in solidarity with Sudan, Gaza
US rapper Macklemore, who has been outspoken in his support for Gaza, has cancelled a show in the UAE over its role in the war in Sudan
Israeli defence minister declares 48-hour state of emergency
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has officially declared a state of emergency on the home front.
Israel, Hezbollah trade fire as Gaza truce talks continue
Israel attacked thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon on Sunday morning which it said were aimed at northern and central Israel.
Israel, Hezbollah trade fire as Gaza talks end without agreement
Israel attacked thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers in south Lebanon on Sunday morning which it said were aimed at northern and central Israel.
Thirteen dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency
"13 people have tragically lost their lives and 14 others remain missing after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Yemen's Taez governorate on Tuesday."
Despite Hezbollah escalation, Israeli delegation to leave for Gaza deal talks in Cairo
The decision to send the delegation to the summit in Cairo, despite growing skepticism about its ability to secure a breakthrough, may indicate that Israel believes that Sunday's violent escalation on the Lebanese border has been concluded
Mobile pools offer relief from heat to children in north Syria camps
In a run-down north Syria camp, children displaced by the country's 13-year war played and splashed in volunteer-run mobile swimming pools that provided much-needed relief from the sweltering summer heat. Volunteers from the Smile Younited charity barely had any time to finish
Hamas rocket fired at Tel Aviv falls in nearby suburb; Qatari PM to visit Iran as sources say parties enter 'new phase' of Gaza talks
Top Hezbollah official says group made efforts not trigger full-scale war ■ Israeli sailor killed in attack on northern Israel ■ Nasrallah: Hezbollah targeted Israeli intelligence base in central Israel, says Iran, Houthis will also respond ■ Israeli delegation returns from
Israel striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack
The Israeli military launched pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon on Sunday after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The military also warned Israelis to expect incoming missiles and drones launched by Hezbollah, with the
Israel strikes Lebanon, says thwarted large-scale Hezbollah attack
Israel launched air strikes into Lebanon on Sunday, saying it destroyed "thousands" of Hezbollah rocket launchers and thwarted a major attack, while the Lebanese group insisted it had been able to deliver a drone and rocket barrage of its own. The result was perhaps the biggest
Israel says striking Lebanon to prevent 'large-scale' Hezbollah attack
The Israeli military announced early Sunday that it was conducting pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon after detecting preparations for "large-scale" attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The military also warned Israelis to expect incoming missiles and drones
Israel says Lebanon strikes thwarted large-scale Hezbollah attack
Israel launched air strikes into Lebanon on Sunday, saying that it had thwarted a large-scale Hezbollah attack, while the Lebanese group announced its own cross-border raids to avenge a top commander's killing. The Israeli military said its fighter jets had destroyed
Israel striking Lebanon, Hezbollah responds as tensions mount
Israel said it's launching strikes on southern Lebanon to prevent large-scale Hezbollah attacks, who has also fired back in response.
Houthi-struck oil tanker could spill 'million barrels', US warns
At least three fires have been spotted on the Houthi-struck tanker, triggering concerns of an environmental disaster.
Telegram chief Pavel Durov to appear in court after French arrest
Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov is to appear in court Sunday after being arrested at a Paris airport for offences related to his popular messaging app, sources told AFP. Russia has accused France of "refusing to cooperate" following the arrest of the Franco-Russian
Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov is expected to appear in court Sunday after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris for alleged offences related to his popular messaging app, sources told AFP. The Franco-Russian billionaire, 39, was detained at Le Bourget
Telegram chief Durov in French custody after airport arrest
The Russian-born founder and chief of Telegram Pavel Durov was in French police custody Sunday, awaiting a court hearing after his arrest at a Paris airport over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app. His arrest at the Le Bourget airport
France extends detention of Telegram chief Durov
French judicial authorities on Sunday extended the detention of the Russian-born founder and chief of Telegram Pavel Durov after his arrest at a Paris airport over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app. His arrest at the Le Bourget airport
Sudan army won't join peace talks, 'will fight for 100 years'
The Sudanese army has not been showing up to peace talks with rivals the Rapid Support Forces, saying they are unhappy with the format.
Can Harris win back Michigan's crucial Muslim vote?
In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back, after they were alienated by President Joe Biden's handling of Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The town of Dearborn, home to 110,000
German police arrest suspected festival killer, IS claims attack
Islamic State's claim has yet to be verified by German police, with officials saying earlier said that 'a terrorist motive cannot be excluded' for the act.