US's Sullivan heading to Saudi Arabia, Israel this weekend
Jake Sullivan's talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials will include Rafah, a White House spokesperson said.
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Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Archaeologists had long thought that ancient Egyptians must have used a nearby waterway to move the giant materials used to build the pyramids.
First brewery opens in Abu Dhabi as UAE relaxes alcohol laws
Alcohol sales long have been a major driver of tax revenue and a moneymaker for the UAE. Dubai Duty Free, for instance, sold six million cans of beer last year.
With outsiders purged, Iran hard-liners set to settle Khamenei succession
Former President Hassan Rouhani has attacked the ruling hard-liners for purging him and other moderates from a key clerical body that will be responsible for picking Khamenei's successor.
8 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns
Officials from 8 EU states said they agree on a re-assessment that would lead to 'more effective ways of handling' Syrian refugees trying to reach EU countries.
Hamas says commander killed in Israel strike in Lebanon
Palestinian militant group Hamas said Friday that a "commander" was killed in an Israeli strike on an eastern district of Lebanon near the Syrian border. Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, said in a statement that "commander" Sharhabil Sayed was killed "after
What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed over Turkey’s 1997 coup?
The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country.
What’s behind Erdogan’s pardoning of generals jailed in Turkey’s 1997 coup?
The move comes after a landmark meeting between the Turkish president and the main opposition leader that sparked hopes for political reforms in the country.
Is Biden trying to undermine Netanyahu’s war cabinet from within?
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has exposed a fault line over day-after planning for the Gaza Strip.
Algerian missing for 26 years found held in neighbour's home
An Algerian man who was missing for 26 years was later found captive in a neighbour’s cellar, according to Algerian authorities.
'Historic': Saudi stages first swimwear fashion show
Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes. The poolside show featuring the work of Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal
Iran arrests 260 people, including 3 European citizens, for spreading 'satanism and nudity'
State media said those arrested included 146 men, 115 women, and three European citizens, adding they were caught in an 'undesirable and obscene situation' – including piercings, earrings, or tattoos
Poll shows most British people in favour of Gaza ceasefire
A poll commissioned by Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Council for Arab-British Understanding found that most Brits are in favour of a Gaza ceasefire.
Israel at war, day 224: Some 75 rockets fired at Israel's Golan Heights from Lebanon
IDF says it recovered in Gaza the bodies of three Israelis taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 ■ Israel presents its case at ICJ ■ CENTCOM: First truckloads of aid cross newly built U.S. pier into Gaza ■ Some 75 rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel's Golan Heights ■
Protests against powerful group persist in Syria
Protests have erupted once again in the Syrian province of Idlib against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that controls the last opposition stronghold against Damascus.
Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza as Sullivan heads to region
Israel has recovered from Gaza the bodies of three people kidnapped and killed by Hamas on Oct. 7.
Palestinians in Rafah struggle to figure out where to go
As Israel warns it will intensify its Rafah offensive, the Palestinians sheltering there are at a loss of whether to stay or leave, yet again.
Turkey-China in 'advanced' talks on EV manufacturing as Beijing footprint grows
Turkey and the Gulf states are aggressively pursuing electric vehicles with entities eyeing cooperation with China.
Egypt refuses to open Rafah crossing amid Israeli occupation
Egypt has rejected Israeli pressure to open the Rafah crossing, accusing Tel Aviv of trying to shift blame for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Three London councillors resign over Labour's Gaza stance
Three councillors from a London borough have resigned from the Labour Party citing the leadership's stance on Israel's war on Gaza.
Israel accuses South Africa of aligning with Hamas, distorting facts in ICJ case
The Israeli legal team accused South Africa of distorting the truth and ignoring facts in an effort to help Hamas.
Rights orgs call on Lebanon to stop deportations of Syrians
A joint statement issued by rights organisations called on Lebanon to stop summary deportations of Syrian and on the EU to ensure funding is not used in abuses.
From Abdul to Leila: Reconnecting with memory through poetry
Film review: Artist Leila Albayaty digs deep into her family history to construct meaningful recollections & piece together her own complex Arab-French identity
Tehran threatens UK for helping Israel down Iranian missiles
The head of the IRGC's Quds Force also threatened Germany and France over their involvement in Israel's defence.
Hezbollah claims use of new drone with S-5 missiles against Israel
The Iran-backed group said it used a drone equipped with S-5 missiles in an attack against military sites in northern Israel, a first since hostilities erupted last October.
Aid groups warn of mounting challenges to Gaza operations
Humanitarians groups have issued warnings that aid operations in Gaza could halt due to increasing challenges by Israel's Rafah assault.
How two Yemeni women are revolutionising Taiz's food scene
In the midst of war and a male-dominated society, business women Nisreen Dhirar and Faiza Haidrah defy norms by opening a restaurant in southern Yemen's Taiz.
French police kill man trying to set fire to synagogue
French police on Friday shot dead an armed man who was trying to set fire to a synagogue in the northern city of Rouen.
FIFA seeks legal advice on proposal to suspend Israel
FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino said the body would take independent legal advice following Palestinian FA proposal to suspend Israel from international football.
Two Yemeni women revolutionize Taiz's restaurant scene
In the midst of war and a male-dominated society, business women Nisreen Dhirar and Faiza Haidrah defy norms by opening a restaurant in southern Yemen's Taiz.
MENA Sports Wrap: Rumble in Riyadh as Usyk faces Fury
The biggest boxing matches in decades takes place in Riyadh this weekend as Usyk and Fury face off, while Ronaldo could be joined by two Man Utd teammates.
Syria's disabilities: Stories of resilience amid hardship
Against the backdrop of war, individuals with disabilities in northwest Syria have demonstrated resilience, navigating hardship with determination
Israel troops post more videos of Palestinian detainee abuse
45 videos and images were uploaded by soldiers from the Kfir Brigade showing abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Israel strikes on Lebanon kill Hezbollah fighter, 2 children
Israeli air strikes on Friday hit an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, Lebanese media said, where three found dead including two Syrian children.
Insights: Canada's pro-Palestine encampments by students
It has been over three weeks since students started setting up encampments in Canada. The New Arab speaks to some of them about their activism experiences.
Israel's bombing of Gaza clinics 'manifestation of genocide'
A report by the Euro-Med reveals the Israeli military's destruction of more public sectors is an 'additional manifestation of genocide'.
Israel vows to 'intensify' raids on Rafah amid Gaza bombing
Israeli officials said additional forces will enter Rafah and 'activity will intensify', despite warnings not to launch an offensive from the US.
The students who camped for Palestine
The paranoid backlash to US campus protests is a reminder that direct action works, writes Vijay Prashad. And this time the students won't be deterred.
US professor praised for Gaza student protest backing
A UC Irvine professor was among pro-Palestine protesters arrested- who was filmed being escorted off campus by police as protests took a tense turn.
Hezbollah introduces new weapons and tactics against Israel
Hezbollah said it launched "more than 60" rockets at Israeli military positions in retaliation for overnight air strikes on Thursday.
Afghans and Tajiks mix in rare but vital border bazaar
For Afghans living under Taliban rule, a Saturday market is a rare chance to cross the border into neighbouring Tajikistan and pick up food and household goods. The popular bazaar in the small town of Kalai-Khumb -- about six hours' drive east from the Tajik capital Dushanbe --
'Fight of the century': Fury, Usyk in rare undisputed clash
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in a historic clash billed as the fight of a generation on Saturday with the first undisputed heavyweight bout in 25 years. The mercurial Briton and the relentless Ukrainian have both arrived undefeated in the Saudi capital Riyadh,
Israeli military censored over 600 articles in 2023: report
An Israeli report revealed there has been a sharp increase in the monitoring of journalists’ work, particularly regarding Israel’s war on Hamas.
The New Arab Weekly: Sudan clashes, Gaza, and Kuwaiti tumult
This week, we look at the fighting in Sudan's Darfur region, a spat between Gallant and Netanyahu about Gaza's future, and upheaval in Kuwaiti politics.
US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via pier
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time.
Can Israel’s Gallant torpedo Netanyahu as Gaza 'day after' gap widens?
The Israeli prime minister believes the Biden administration is coordinating an axis in his war cabinet to influence planning on postwar Gaza.
Lebanon state media reports fresh Israeli strikes in south
Israeli air strikes hit on Friday an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, Lebanese official media said, following days of escalating clashes between Israel and armed group Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group, a Hamas ally, has traded cross-border fire with Israeli forces
Israel strikes on Lebanon kill three, says source close to Hezbollah
Israeli air strikes on Friday hit an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, Lebanese official media said, with a source close to Hezbollah reporting three dead including two Syrian nationals. The Iran-backed armed group, a Hamas ally, has traded cross-border fire with
Gaza fighting rages after Israel vows to intensify Rafah offensive
Fighting raged Friday in Gaza after Israel vowed to intensify its ground offensive in Rafah despite international concerns for the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the southern city. With Gazans facing hunger, the US military said "trucks carrying humanitarian
First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier
The first trucks began supplying aid to war-ravaged Gaza from a temporary pier on Friday, the US military said, as fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. US Central Command said "trucks carrying humanitarian assistance began moving ashore" via the long-awaited pier, a day