Iran's Rouhani backs sole reformist running for president
Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani endorsed reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian for the upcoming snap presidential election.
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'Potentially apocalyptic': stark UN warning if Gaza war spreads
The outgoing United Nations humanitarian chief warns that the spread of Israel's war on Gaza to Lebanon could be "apocalyptic".
UAE mediates prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates successfully mediated the exchange of 180 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, with each side releasing 90 prisoners.
French court confirms arrest warrant against Syria's Assad
Paris judges on Wednesday confirmed a French arrest warrant for Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad over alleged complicity in crimes against humanity for 2013 chemical attacks, the plaintiffs' lawyers said. The Paris appeals court found Assad could be sought over deadly August 2013
Germany, Australia, Canada warn against travel to Lebanon amid Israel tension
The fighting between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel has escalated in recent days, prompting several countries to recommend against travel to Lebanon due to concerns over a war breaking out.
Paris court upholds France's arrest warrant for Assad: What we know
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is wanted in France for his alleged involvement in a 2013 chemical attacks in Ghouta and Douma that left as many as 1,000 people killed.
Anti-Muslim incidents double in Germany but overlooked by authorities, NGO says
In Germany, anti-Muslim hate crimes have sharply increased yet authorities and mainstream political parties are ignoring the issue.
Trump, Biden gird for historic US presidential debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are gearing up for a critical debate set against the backdrop of high tensions in the closely contested 2024 presidential race.
Netanyahu ‘fears ICC may issue arrest warrant’ before US visit
Benjamin Netanyahu fears that the ICC may issue an arrest warrant for him before he travels to the US on 24 July, Israeli media have reported.
Euro 2024: Morocco's diaspora stars caught between two homelands
In-depth: The trend of diaspora footballers choosing Morocco over the national teams of the countries they were born in shows no sign of slowing down.
Israel at war, day 264: UN says risk to aid workers in Gaza 'intolerable'
U.S. arms shipments to Israel have slowed down because the Netanyahu government made fewer requests, Wall Street Journal reports ■ Israeli Defense Minister Gallant says even when U.S. and Israel disagree, 'we resolve it behind closed doors' ■ The Israel Prison Service has been
Let Julian Assange's freedom not be a defeat for what he started
After a decade-long witch-hunt, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is free. His release is a victory for those who speak truth to power, writes Vijay Prashad.
Israel army 'didn't contact' Red Crescent on Hind Rajab killing
A Red Crescent spokesperson said the Israeli army made no contact with them about the killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, contradicting the US State Department
Israeli forces kill MSF physiotherapist on way to work in Gaza
The organisation strongly condemned the killing of Fadi Al-Wadiya, who was cycling to a clinic for work, but did not explicitly name Israel
The Palestinian food blogger making 'something delicious' from humanitarian aid in Gaza
Hamada Shaqoura began preparing creative dishes using the basic foodstuffs in aid packages delivered to hungry Gazans after 'eating the same canned food in the same way for months.' It was also a way to avoid 'los[ing] myself as the food blogger that people knew before this war'
Senior Israeli official says Hamas cannot be eliminated
Tazchi Hanegbi is the latest Israeli official to say that destroying Hamas is impossible, as Netanyahu continues the war in the Gaza Strip.
Iran claims Saudi Arabia won't let Iranian pilgrims vote
Iranian worshippers resumed Umrah pilgrimages to holy sites in Saudi Arabia in April after the two countries resumed relations last year.
Egypt churches open for all students before exams amid blackouts
Mosques, event halls and cafes across Egypt, where power generators were available, followed the Coptic churches' lead, offering to host students before exams.
Israeli army dog mauling of elderly Gaza woman sparks concerns
A widely circulated video of an Israeli army dog mauling an elderly Palestinian woman has raised questions over Israel's use of dogs to attack civilians.
Israel army dog mauling of Gaza woman exposes ‘K9 weaponisation’
A widely circulated video of an Israeli army dog mauling an elderly Palestinian woman has raised questions over Israel's use of dogs to attack civilians.
Former Menendez aide testifies he acted 'unusual' about Egypt
Menendez exhibited "unusual" behaviour towards Egypt during a time that he was allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for helping the country get military aid.
What is Israel's Haredi draft bill and could it fell Netanyahu?
Israel's Haredi bill has led to deep divisions within Israel between secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews. We look at the Supreme Court's ruling on the issue.
Israel's Haredi draft ruling: could it topple Netanyahu's gov?
Israel's Haredi ruling has led to deep divisions within Israel between secular and ultra-Orthodox Jews. We look at the Supreme Court's ruling on the issue.
Thousands of Bedouins in Israel's Negev face forced displacement
In-depth: Israeli demolitions in the Negev have intensified in the last six months, with up to 6,000 people in eight Bedouin villages at risk of displacement.
From Beirut, Vatican urges Middle East parties to accept peace plans
The Holy See 'asks for peace proposals to be welcomed, so that fighting stops on each side', Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said.
Iraqi militias to fight Israel if it attacks Lebanon, Hezbollah
Iraqi militias aligned with Iran declare high alert, vow to target U.S. interests if Israel attacks Lebanon, amid rising Hezbollah-Israel tensions.
Norway's largest pension fund divests from Caterpillar, accused of Israel links
After the UN dug up dirt on Caterpillar relating to the Gaza war, KLP divested its stake of nearly $70 million in the US industrial company.
Parliamentary elections in Iraqi Kurdistan slated for October
Despite the new date, many Kurdish politicians and activists argue that there are no guarantees the vote will not be postponed again.
Daisy Khan's trusted guide to the 30 Rights of Muslim Women
Book Club: Debunking Islamophobic myths and demystifying hardline extremist views, activist Daisy Khan pens new book, 30 Rights of Muslim Women: A Trusted Guide
The Djinn's Apple: A young girl’s defiance in Abbasid Baghdad
Book Club: In 'The Djinn's Apple,' a young girl challenges societal norms in Abbasid Baghdad, driven by a quest for justice after her family's tragic fate.
Sudan’s soup kitchens offer a lifeline to thousands of civilians
In the midst of the ongoing Sudan war, communal kitchens like It’aam have become vital for trapped families, despite facing major funding and security issues.
Israel-Hezbollah war would mean 'ruin of Third Temple': general
A retired Israeli general who has often criticised Netanyahu over the war in Gaza has warned that an attack on Hezbollah could spell doom for the state.
New German citizens must now recognise Israel's 'right to exist'
Germany has expressed strong support for Israel and has cracked down on sentiment it deems 'antisemitic' since October, despite the horrors committed in Gaza.
AIPAC: Has the pro-Israel lobby bribed and bought US democracy?
Bowman's defeat is a preview of AIPAC's new strategy: to unseat pro-Palestine, grassroots candidates before they reach Congress, writes Richard Silverstein.
Kremlin says ICC arrest warrants for military leaders 'absurd'
The International Criminal Court said it had issued arrest warrants for Russia's ex-defence minister Sergei Shoigu and army chief Valery Gerasimov.
France: Far-right to ban dual nationals from 'sensitive' jobs
This is not the first time the far-right has toyed with discriminating against those holding a second nationality, mostly from a North African background.
ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities
Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz was found guilty by majority decision of 'war crimes and crimes against humanity', a judge said.
Turkey's Erdogan warns Israel against Lebanon war, calls Netanyahu 'mentally ill'
The Turkish president's comments have reignited the war of words between Turkey and Israel.
'You can't kill all of us': Kenya protesters vow to march again
Demonstrators in Kenya vowed to hit the streets again on Thursday as they called for a contentious bill containing tax hikes to be scrapped.
Sudan war death toll over 40,000 as 2 million face imminent starvation
New figures on Sudan’s crisis show conditions deteriorating as fighting expands in scope between warring generals.
Saudi suspends Umrah e-visas for Egyptians following Hajj deaths
Saudi Arabia has suspended B2C Umrah visas for Egyptians to regulate the number of pilgrims at holy sites, following the Hajj heatwave crisis.
Israel AG orders recruitment of Orthodox Jews after court ruling
Israeli attorney-general Gali Baharav-Miara ordered the army to immediately recruit 3,000 ultra-Orthodox men following a landmark court ruling in this regard
As Iran president vote looms, tensions boil over hijab crackdown
A renewed hijab push, which police are calling the Noor – or 'Light' – Plan, began before Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash.
Battles in Gaza's Rafah as US warns Israel over Lebanon
Fighting raged Wednesday between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as fears grow of a wider regional war drawing in Lebanese Hamas ally Hezbollah. Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip however appeared to ease days after
Palestinians in Gaza bring Al-Shifa Hospital partially to life
"I don't have a weapon and I don't know how to use it, but I have my own internal power, which is to rebuild what Israel destroys..." he remarked.
Turkey-Palestine economic ties deepen amid Israel trade ban
In-depth: Turkey has cut trade ties with Israel until a ceasefire is reached in Gaza, while simultaneously enhancing its economic cooperation with Palestine.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks free after US plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's plane took off for Canberra, the capital of Australia, where he will be reunited with his family.