Inside Egypt's bid to return Nefertiti's Bust from Berlin Museum
Egypt is working to bring back the bust of Queen Nefertiti from Germany, saying it was taken illegally and should be in its rightful home
Egypt is working to bring back the bust of Queen Nefertiti from Germany, saying it was taken illegally and should be in its rightful home
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that holding elections amid such repression makes a mockery of Tunisians' right to participate in free election.
Israel's brutal near 12-month war in Gaza has reignited international efforts to push for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.
Israel continues to strike Lebanon, mainly targeting towns and villages in the country's south, as the death continues to climb.
Israel has killed several top Hezbollah commanders in a series of targeted strikes on the Iran-backed movement's stronghold in Beirut. Here is what we know about the slain commanders. - Shukr: right-hand man - A strike on July 30 killed Fuad Shukr, the group's top military
The odds of Iran directly entering the fray is very low or zero, according to Iranian commentators of differing ideologies and political positions.
Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, has been indicted on federal charges over accusations of taking bribes from Turkish officials.
As violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, Iran is walking a tightrope by supporting Hezbollah without being dragged into a full-blown conflict and playing into its enemy's hands. With a focus on easing its isolation and reviving its battered economy, Iran is aware
The fire came some thirty minutes after Hezbollah announced that its drone chief, who also reportedly oversaw the launch of missiles and drones from Yemen, had been assassinated in a strike in Beirut on Thursday
Israel and Hezbollah traded fire Friday after the United States and its allies failed to secure a halt in clashes that have killed more than 700 people in Lebanon this week. With top Israeli ministers rejecting a 21-day truce proposal, the spotlight is now on Prime Minister
Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory", ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Israeli bombing of Iran-backed Hezbollah
A year after the October 7 attack that sparked war in Gaza, diplomacy has failed to produce a ceasefire and the world watches on as the death toll mounts. Fears of war engulfing the wider region have soared as exchanges of fire have escalated between Israel and Lebanese
Israel has not even responded to a US-French proposal for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon, with Netanyahu ordering the country's forces to continue the assault.
A coalition of domestic and international civil society groups are calling for the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah.
The US has offered a $20 million reward for any information leading to the arrest of an Iranian involved in an alleged plot to assassinate John Bolton.
Hezbollah commander Mohammed Srur has been killed by Israel in a strike on Beirut that left two killed, including a woman who is a critical condition.
Israel has hinted that a ground invasion of southern Lebanon could be imminent, amid an escalation of events in the region. But will it happen?
Israel has hinted that a ground invasion of southern Lebanon could be imminent, amid an escalation of events in the region. But will it happen?
The Sudanese army has struck several positions in Khartoum controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Thursday said Iran is showing "willingness" to re-engage on the nuclear issue, but that Tehran will not reconsider its decision to deny access to top UN inspectors. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said
Israel has once again bombed a school in Gaza, with at 11 people killed while sheltering in the al-Falouja school, including women and children.
White House: We wouldn't have issued Lebanon cease-fire proposal if it wasn't backed up by talks with Israel; both sides confirm that contacts are ongoing
Top Israeli officials on Thursday rejected a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, even as Washington insisted the truce plan had been "coordinated" with Israel. The United States and allies issued a joint call for a 21-day halt in fighting in Lebanon, where
The head of Sudan's army if the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ends its occupation of large swathes of the African country's territory.
Israel has secured billions more in military aid from its primary sponsor and enabler the US as it wages wars on Gaza and Lebanon.
This week, we look at the prospects for a normalisation agreement between Turkey and Syria, and what it means for the different groups in the north.
The United States on Thursday announced $535 million in new aid for Syrians, pledging to keep up humanitarian assistance even after fighting in the brutal war has ended. Uzra Zeya, the US under secretary in charge of civilian security, announced the new funding on the sidelines
Lebanese man Hassan Slim had avoided Syria for years as war raged in the neighbouring country, but has now found himself fleeing there as Israeli strikes pounded Lebanon's south. Slim, 24, was waiting on Wednesday with his elderly mother for their papers to be processed on the
The indictment against Adams is largely based on his dealings with Turkish nationals and includes illegal travel benefits worth over $100,000.
The Israeli military says Mohammed Surur oversaw Hezbollah's drone and cruise missile attacks from Lebanon ■ Dozens of rockets were fired at northern Israeli cities after a 19-hour pause
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed aside the Biden administration's call for a cease-fire just days after Washington quietly released $3.5 billion in additional funds for the Israeli military.
A Portuguese-flagged ship carrying explosive material for arms manufacture is due to arrive at its destination within days.
According to sources, Netanyahu expressed his approval of the U.S.-French truce proposal but changed course after facing criticism from factions within his government. 'The Americans faced something similar during negotiations over the hostage deal in Gaza,' a Western diplomat
Sanders stressed the 'immorality' and 'illegality' of US weapons sales to Israel behind the legislation, as Gazans continued to be killed during the war.
History tells us that Bisan Owda’s win last night couldn’t be possible but what happened at the 45th annual News & Documentary Emmys shows tides are changing
Israel's recent attacks on Hezbollah targets have expanded to Christian-majority villages, raising concerns about stoking sectarian tensions.
Officials in Qatar have said Ukraine and Russia are going to exchange 13 children displaced by Russia's invasion of the European state.
Analysis: The transfer of missiles to Russia provoked a predictable backlash from Western powers, including new sanctions. So what does Iran hope to gain?
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called Thursday on the international community to stop sending weapons to Israel in order to halt bloodshed in the West Bank and Gaza, singling out the United States. Abbas said that Washington continued to provide diplomatic cover and weapons
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cast full blame on Israel for the war in Gaza and Lebanon. Israel's UN ambassador said following Abbas' address that he 'spoke for 26 minutes and did not say the word "Hamas" once'
Pulitzer winner Jhumpa Lahiri has declined his award over the New York museum's ban on the keffiyeh.
The United States has accused Russia of discussing weapon transfers with Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels whose attacks on Red Sea shipping are holding hostage a vital commercial waterway. Speaking to AFP on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, US Special Envoy
An Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday targeted the head of Hezbollah's drone unit, a source close to the group said, adding it was not clear whether he was killed. Lebanon's health ministry said two people were killed in the attack, the fourth in a week
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza on Thursday accused the Israeli army of treating exhumed bodies in an "inhumane" manner, saying it deposited a container containing scores of dead Palestinians without proper documentation. The Israeli army rejected the accusation, saying
The facade of Denmark's foreign ministry in Copenhagen was sprayed with anti-Israeli slogans Thursday, police said. Police told AFP in a statement that they had been made aware early Thursday that a foreign ministry building had been "vandalized with political graffiti".
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has accepted responsibility for more than a hundred launches into Israel since the beginning of the war. They possess advanced Iranian weaponry, including long-range guided missiles, military surveillance drones and suicide drones
While the designation comes with many benefits for the UAE, placing it on par with India, it lacks the formal security guarantees provided to other nations, including South Korea and Japan.
Prosecutors in Taiwan say they have questioned four witnesses so far after hundreds of pagers exploded in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah.
A lawyer’s call for couples to live together before marriage is challenging Egypt's conservative views on relationships and sparking heated debate