Five IS bombs found hidden in Iraq's Al-Nuri mosque: UN agency
The five bombs were sored in the southern wall of the prayer hall which was specifically rebuilt around the devices, according to the agency.
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Oxford University threatens court action over pro-Gaza protests
Oxford University has threatened court action against pro-Palestine protesters who have set up an encampment on site.
Islamic State killed 4,100 in Syria since 2019 defeat: monitor
Most of those killed are soldiers, regime loyalists and Kurdish-led fighters, although around 600 civilians have also been killed by the Islamic State.
EU foreign policy chief Borrell to be replaced by Estonian PM
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, who has criticised Israel's conduct in the Gaza Strip, will be succeeded by Estonian PM Kaja Kallas.
Fighting for third day in north Gaza as thousands displaced
Explosions, air strikes and gunfire rattled northern Gaza on Saturday, the third day of an Israeli military operation that has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians and compounded what the UN called "unbearable" living conditions in the territory. An AFP correspondent
Norway pension fund cuts ties with Caterpillar over Gaza war
The KLP fund has divested its $69m stake in the bulldozer company over their alleged involvement in illegal Israeli settlements and destruction in Gaza.
Masoud Pezeshkian, Saeed Jalili qualify for Iran runoff election
Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili will run off against the other in the second round scheduled for next Friday.
Israel's war on Gaza leaves around 10,000 Palestinians disabled
Israel's indiscriminate war on the besieged enclave has left around 10,000 Palestinians with various disabilities an NGO has said.
Saeed Jalili, anti-West candidate in Iran presidency runoff
Ultraconservative former Iranian nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, who will face a reformist in a runoff for president, is widely recognised for his steadfast anti-Western stance. Jalili, 58, will aim to unify Iran's fragmented conservative factions in the bid for the presidency
Pezeshkian, Iran's sole reformist candidate
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's sole reformist candidate, has risen from relative obscurity to leading the votes in the first round of the Islamic republic's presidential elections, stunning supporters and rivals alike. Pezeshkian, 69, won the largest number of votes in a first round
US proposes new language in Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire deal
The US has allegedly proposed new language for parts of the proposed ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel to bridge the gap between the two sides.
Leftist parties battle for 'Gaza vote' in UK general election
The UK heads to the polls on 4 July with Palestine a key issue for Muslims and left-wingers, but too many candidates could split the 'Gaza vote'.
Iran's hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
The country heads for a run-off election as no candidate was able to secure more than half of the votes. There's been only one runoff presidential election in Iran's history: in 2005, when hardliner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad bested former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Five IS bombs found hidden in iconic Iraq mosque: UN agency
A United Nations agency said it has discovered five bombs in a wall of Mosul's iconic Al-Nuri mosque, planted years ago by Islamic State group jihadists, during restoration work in the northern Iraqi city. Five "large-scale explosive devices, designed to trigger a massive
Reformist, ultraconservative qualify for Iran runoff election
Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili have qualified for a runoff presidential election after leading in the first round, an official said on Saturday. Pezeshkian got more than 10,400,000 votes and Jalili, a former nuclear
Reformist, ultraconservative lead Iran presidential vote
Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili are leading in snap presidential elections, according to early results on Saturday from the Interior Ministry. According to the latest count, Pezeshkian has won more than 8,300,000 votes and
Reformist to face ultraconservative in Iran presidency runoff
The sole reformist in Iran's presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff, authorities said on Saturday, following a vote marred by historically low turnout. Pezeshkian, 69, secured 42.4 percent of the vote, while Jalili, a
Israel shells Gaza City following deadly Shejaiya assault
Israel's war on Gaza has killed 37,834 people, wounded a further 86,858 wounded, and left much of the enclave in rubble and under conditions of famine.
Arab League 'reverses view Hezbollah terrorist group': report
Hossam Zaki, assistant secretary-general of the Arab League, and Hezbollah parliamentary chief Mohammed Raad spoke for about one-and-a-half hours.
US has sent Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since Oct. 7
The US government has not stopped sending heavy munitions to Israel despite the catastrophic death toll and widespread destruction in Gaza since October.
Algerian journalists remanded over interviews criticising minister
Two Algerian journalists have been remanded in custody after broadcasting interviews criticising a minister.
UAE cuts Friday sermons at mosques over sizzling heat
The UAE will cut sermon times at mosques to protect worshippers from the summer months' sweltering heat.
US aid pier removed from Gaza due to high seas
The US aid pier built off the Gaza coast has again been removed due to high seas and relocated to the Israeli port of Ashdod.
Erdogan does not rule out meeting Syria's Assad to restore ties
Turkey's president has not ruled out meeting his Syrian counterpart to restore relations. But Assad wants Turkish troops out of the war-torn country first.
Polls close in Iran's election with vote marred by apathy, discontent
The four candidates, who are all approved by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are running at a time of economic crunch and discontent with the government inside Iran.
Israel at war, day 266: Israel isn't the one who wants war in north, defense minister says
IDF says it launched operation 'above and below the ground' in Gaza City's Shujaiya neighborhood ■ Israel's High Court of Justice orders the state to respond within a month to petition demanding establishment of state commission of inquiry into events of October 7 ■ U.S. moves
Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway over Israel military draft law
Israel's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox Jewish seminary into the military.
Yemen govt accuses Houthis of taking national airline planes
Yemeni authorities accused Houthi rebels of having 'unlawfully captured' three aircraft belonging to the national airline
Women in Gaza bear brunt of war amid food insecurity
A new UN report revealed that around 557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure, with many mothers prioritising feeding their children over themselves
Which countries are warning against travel to Lebanon?
As tensions mount between Israel and Hezbollah, The New Arab looks at which countries are warning against travel to Lebanon.
Gazans living in 'unbearable' conditions: UNRWA
Gazans are forced to live in bombed-out buildings or camp next to giant piles of trash, a United Nations spokeswoman said Friday, denouncing the "unbearable" conditions in the besieged territory. Louise Wateridge from UNRWA, the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees,