Shias in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashura amid Gaza war
Shias around the world commemorated Ashura on Wednesday. This year, the day comes at a time of conflict in Gaza, south Lebanon, and wider regional tensions.
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Namesake: Imagining Islam's female warrior guiding today's women
Book Club: N. S. Nuseibeh's 'Namesake' explores the legacy of Nusaybah bint Ka’ab, remembered today as Islam's Woman Warrior, and examines her relevance today.
Israel's largest land grab since Oslo sparks annexation fears
In-depth: The largest land seizure in three decades has reignited fears that Israel is seeking to annex the West Bank under the cover of the Gaza war.
Hezbollah warns will strike new Israel areas if civilians killed
Hezbollah's leader has warned that it will strike new settlements in Israel if Tel Aviv's military continues to kill civilians in Lebanon.
Angered by Palestine recognition, Israel rejects Norway FM visit
Israel Katz says he denied the Norwegian Foreign Minister's request to visit Israel over its recognition of a Palestinian state.
Will the UK King's Speech address Gaza war?
Labour MP Zarah Sultana is calling on the government to ban arms sales to Israel and for the UK government to uphold international law in the wake of Gaza.
Gaza radio director killed, journalist death toll rises to 160
The killing of radio director Mashmash has increased the journalist death to 160, as media workers continue to be faced with Israeli threats in the enclave.
Huddud's House: The post-Arab Spring novel on the Syrian war
Book Club: 'Huddud's House' by Fadi Azzam tells the story of the Syrian war and its impact on people's lives, focusing on love, friendship, and survival.
Iran rejects accusations implicating it in plot to kill Trump
Iran has rejected accusations that it was behind a plot to assassinate the former US president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Endless blockade: Watch this film to understand why Gazans chose Hamas
Watching Ram Loevy's 2003 documentary 'Seger' is almost unbearable. It offers conclusive proof that Israel should have known where its blockade of Gaza was heading
How popular is Hamas, in Gaza and outside of it, after nine months of war?
Recent polls on support for Hamas vary, but the clear trend is a widening gap between Palestinians depending on where they live and what they've experienced. Here's what's behind the falling support for Hamas in Gaza, and why Hamas' 'resistance' is still viewed positively in
IS attacks could double in Iraq and Syria compared to 2023: US
The US military has warned that the Islamic State group could up its attacks this year in Syria and Iraq - where it still operates sleeper cells.
Why are North American synagogues selling West Bank real estate?
From West Bank real estate ads to violent expulsions and ethnic cleansing, the theft of Palestinian land is key to the Zionist project, writes Yoav Litvin.
Algeria cancels summer art festivals in solidarity with Gaza
Since gaining independence, Algeria has consistently upheld strong connections with Palestine, pledging allegiance to the Palestinian cause.
Death toll in east Afghanistan rains rises to 47
Scores of people have died in flash flooding in eastern Afghanistan, which also caused heavy material damage in the impoverished region.
MSF calls on UN, aid groups to 'come back to Sudan'
A medical charity has called on the UN agencies and international aid groups to assist Sudanese, facing a devastating consequences as a result of war.
Gaza's women are forced to use sand to clean their children
"I haven't been able to bathe my children for more [...] They now have skin infections and diseases. I can't leave them like this [...]" a mother said to TNA.
Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Israel PM vows to ramp up pressure
Israel kept up its air strikes on Gaza Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ramp up the pressure on Hamas as hopes fade for a US-announced ceasefire plan. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of deliberately undermining negotiations for a
Escaping Sennar: accounts of Sudanese civilians on the run
"Sennar was next. We all knew," one survivor remarked to The New Arab. "I only wish this day hadn't come so soon."
Israeli high court orders answers over abysmal prison conditions
Israeli human rights groups had filed a lawsuit against the government over the treatment of Palestinian detainees at the facility.
Libya discovers 24 unidentified bodies in former IS stronghold
A mass grave containing 24 unidentified bodies was discovered by authorities in Libya's coastal city of Sirte, once controlled by the Islamic State group.
Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian death toll
Despite diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Israeli forces continue to conduct airstrikes on the enclave killing dozens of civilians.
Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Netanyahu vows to ramp up pressure
Despite diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Israeli forces continue to conduct airstrikes on the enclave killing dozens of civilians.
Israeli settlement threatens Palestinian UNESCO village
On a hillside near Palestinian landowner Olayan Olayan's olive groves, young Israeli settlers are hammering out a new, illegal outpost in a UNESCO-protected zone. Olayan and his neighbours have long battled attempts to settle the land in Battir, a heritage site in the
HRW says Hamas committed 'hundreds' of war crimes on October 7
Hamas led other Palestinian armed groups in committing hundreds of war crimes in the surprise October 7 attack on Israel that set off the Gaza war, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Wednesday. Hamas reacted with fury to one of the most in-depth international studies
Human Rights Watch: At least five Palestinian groups committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in Oct. 7 attacks
The group's new report rebuts Hamas' claims that its combatants were instructed not to harm children, women and the elderly and states that the killing of civilians was systematic, premeditated and deliberate
Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian toll
With at least 44 Palestinians killed in Gaza within an hour of Israeli strikes, the US has criticised it ally for the high death toll.
Iraq invites private companies to operate Baghdad airport
Amid failing infrastructure and a lack of public funds, Iraq has turned to the private sector to operate Baghdad airport.
Lebanon media says 3 children among 5 dead in Israeli strikes
Lebanese official media said separate Israeli strikes Tuesday in south Lebanon killed five people including three Syrian children, with Hezbollah announcing rocket fire at Israel in retaliation. "Three Syrian children" were killed "in an enemy raid that targeted farmland in the
Israel charges one, detains two, for Iran intelligence links
Israel claims to have charged one and detained two others Israeli citizens for spying for Iran, amid increasing tensions with Iranian-backed groups.
Families of Israel soldiers held captive in Gaza plead for peace
The families of female soldiers held captive in Gaza have pleaded with Netanyahu to reach a peace deal with Hamas, oping for their return.
Syria's Assad says he will not meet with Turkey's Erdogan
Bashar al-Assad has said that a restoration of ties with Turkey will only occur if Ankara stops backing Syrian rebels in the northwest Syria.
Amid new photos, families of Israel hostage soldiers plead for deal
The families of five Israeli women soldiers held hostage in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Tuesday pleaded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make an accord for their release before he goes to Washington next week. Facing mounting international and domestic
Iran 'revenge' plot led to increased protection of Trump
An alleged threat from Iran prompted an increase in Trump's security before Saturday's assassination attempt on the former president.
Sudan's warring parties continue talks with UN envoy
Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are holding talks in Geneva to bring an end to the devastating conflict.
Three Syrian children among 5 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Three Syrian children are among five killed by Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, as violence between Hezbollah and Tel Aviv continues.
Ultra-Orthodox protests after Israel army says draft notices to start
Ultra-Orthodox protesters fought police near Tel Aviv on Tuesday hours after Israel's military said it would begin issuing draft notices for men in the religious Jewish community within days. Historically exempt from compulsory military service, ultra-Orthodox seminary students
As Azerbaijan reopens Iran embassy, normalization remains shaky
Though both sides have welcomed the reopening as a key step in mending their strained ties, the two neighbors appear to have a long road ahead in resolving deep-seated geopolitical and ideological differences.
Gazan anti-Hamas activist beaten by masked men is said to be in critical condition
Ameen Abed, an outspoken critic of Hamas rule in Gaza, is in critical condition more than a week after the assault, according to his family and friends. On the day of the attack, he wrote on Facebook that Hamas is isolating Gaza and brainwashing Palestinians
Turkey's Erdogan joins fans in panning EURO 2024 referee
The Turkish president’s remarks criticizing the referee of the Euro 24 quarterfinal between Turkey and the Netherlands came amid lingering anger at UEFA.
After 20 years, is Iraq making progress in bid to join WTO?
Iraq first applied to join the WTO in 2004, but it made no considerable progress in the accession until its recent efforts to unify tariff and customs regulations between the federal and Kurdistan Region governments.
Israel's allies warn of new Western sanctions against settlement activists due to Finance Minister Smotrich's policies in the West Bank
On his first visit to Israel this week as British foreign secretary, David Lammy, who is considered relatively pro-Israel, raised the issue in all of his meetings with Israel's leadership
Turkey 'threatens' Israel after army uses Gaza hospital as base
Israel has provoked anger in Turkey after an image emerged online of the Israeli army using the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital as a military base.
Alan Duncan cleared of antisemitism accusations by Conservatives
Duncan labelled the investigation a 'McCarthyite witch hunt' and accused Israel defenders in the party of threatening, bullying and attempting to silence him.
US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial
The Democrat senator faced 16 counts in a criminal indictment that accuses him of multiple corrupt acts, including accusations of being an agent for Egypt.
US Senator Bob Menendez convicted at Egypt corruption trial
The Democrat senator faced 16 counts in a criminal indictment that accuses him of multiple corrupt acts, including accusations of being an agent for Egypt.
Third day of Sen. Bob Menendez trial over Egyptian govt links
The Democrat senator is facing 16 counts in a criminal indictment that accuses him of multiple corrupt acts, including accusations of being an agent for Egypt.
Haredi 'mob' attacks Israeli officers amid anger over draft
Ultra-Orthodox Jews are furious about attempts to recruit them into the military, with two army officers injured by an angry crowd.
Musk 'to give $45 mln a month' to new pro-Trump PAC, WSJ reports
The Wall Street Journal reported that the influential tech billionaire planned to donate millions to a new pro-Trump committee ahead of the US election.