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.
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'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.
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.
Israel assault on Gaza continues, as Lebanon tensions rise
Israeli attacks have killed four in Beit Lahia and another person in Gaza City. Israel's war on Gaza is in its 264th day.
With Bowman's NY primary defeat, the squad sees its first loss
The expected defeat of Jamaal Bowman in Tuesday's Democratic primary is the first loss for a member of the squad, and with that a major loss for Palestinians.
6 critically-ill children among first to leave Gaza via Rafah
According to Gaza's Health Minister, only 4,895 people were allowed to leave the strip since 7 October out of roughly 25,000 critical medical cases.
6 critically-ill children among first to leave Gaza
According to Gaza's Health Minister, only 4,895 people were allowed to leave the strip since 7 October out of roughly 25,000 critical medical cases.
Iran picks new president at turbulent time
Iranians vote on Friday to elect a new president from six candidates, including a lone reformist who hopes he can challenge the dominance of conservatives in the Islamic republic. A presidential election had not been due until 2025, but was brought forward after
Iraqi Kurds detain suspected smugglers in deadly Italy sinking
Iraqi Kurds detain suspected smugglers linked to the deadly sinking of a sailboat carrying Kurdish and Afghan families, killing 30.
UN tells Israel that risk to aid workers in Gaza is intolerable
The UN has told Israel that its targeting of humanitarian workers and blocking of aid in Gaza is becoming increasingly intolerable.
Menendez's Egypt trip planning got 'weird,' Senate staffer says
A Senate staffer has testified that Menendez allowed Egyptian officials to plan an official congressional trip to Egypt, breaking protocol.
Baerbock warns of 'miscalculation' risk on Lebanon-Israel border
The German Foreign minister claims that a simple miscalculation on the border could trigger all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah.
US pushing Israel to avoid war with Hezbollah
The United States is pressing Israel to avoid a major war against Lebanon's Hezbollah, with top American officials urging a diplomatic solution in order to prevent another Middle East crisis. Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah are exchanging fire on a near-daily basis,
Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army
Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service, potentially destabilising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition. The High Court of Justice's decision on the politically charged issue comes
Hamas official in Russia, talks hostages, seeks Moscow mediation in cease-fire
Russia is seeking the release of two of its citizens who are still being held in Gaza. The country hosted Palestinian reconciliation talks earlier this year.
Iran’s Reformist, hard-liner candidates clash over foreign policy in last debate
Masoud Pezeshkian fiercely attacked his hard-line rivals in an intense live debate over their support behind the takeovers of the Saudi and British embassies and their sabotage against the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
US warns Israel-Hezbollah conflict could spark regional war
The US has warned that an Israeli war against Hezbollah in Lebanon could lead to a full-scale regional war, something Washington is keen to avoid.
Turkey’s Fidan, Armenia’s Mirzoyan hold call as normalization momentum grows
The phone call between the two top diplomats comes amid increasing diplomatic traffic between Ankara and Yerevan.
10 children per day losing one or two legs in Gaza: UNRWA
Children are disproportionately suffering due to Israel's war on Gaza, with ten children per day losing one or two legs.
Egypt's evolving diplomatic approach to Sudan's war
Analysis: With no end in sight to the war in Sudan, Egypt has become more pragmatic in its approach to the conflict.
G42-Microsoft partnership in Kenya 'just the beginning,' says UAE trade minister
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi discusses momentum in UAE trade with the US, the benefits of economic diversification and Africa’s priority in UAE trade policy.
Egypt needs $1.18 billion in fuel imports to end power cuts: PM
Egypt's prime minister says the country needs to import over $1 billion worth of fuel oil and natural gas to fix the electricity crisis and end power cuts.
US sanctions 'shadow banking network' used by Iran's military
The sweeping new sanctions come days before Iran holds elections to replace its late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last month.
US sanctions 'shadow banking network' supporting Iran's military
The US has imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of individuals and companies it says were part of a "shadow banking" network supporting the Iranian military.
Kuwaiti ex-MP jailed for criticising dissolution of parliament
Walid Tabtabai has been sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour for criticising the emir's dissolution of parliament last month
Israel at war, day 263: UN to halt aid ops in Gaza until workers are better protected
Top Netanyahu aide says it is impossible to make Hamas disappear ■ Sister of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli strike in Gaza City ■ Palestinian President Abbas will reportedly visit Russia ■ PM Netanyahu's wife told hostages' family members she believes
Captain Nacho to leave Real Madrid for reported Saudi move
Club captain Nacho Fernandez will leave Real Madrid for a reported move to Saudi Arabia, the club announced on Tuesday.
Iran’s presidential election dominated by Khamenei loyalists
Iran's supreme leader has warned the next government of deviating from the country's Islamic revolution, urging high participation in Friday's election.
Czech Republic to lead mission to Syria to study refugee return
The Czech Republic is due to lead a mission to study the ‘safe’ return of refugees to Syria, amid continued EU divisions over the issue
Pentagon hosts Gallant as US seeks to avert Israel-Hezbollah war
Washington's defense chief is warning of "terrible consequences for the Middle East" as Israel and Hezbollah inch toward all-out war, but Israel's defense minister is making no commitments.
Protest at US synagogue event 'mischaracterised' as antisemitic
A protest at a US synagogue has been condemned as 'antisemitic' but activists have pointed out that the sale of illegally occupied land was taking place there.
Afghanistan braced for 'massive' T20 World Cup semi-final
Afghanistan will face face South Africa on Wednesday in the country's first ever semi-final in the T20 World Cup, after their shock win over Bangladesh.
Saudi defense chief in China in bid to help with Houthis, boost military ties
China was a major participant in the World Defense Show in Riyadh earlier this year, and Saudi Arabia signed $4 billion in arms deals with the People’s Republic in 2022.
Power struggles within Palestinian Authority play right into Israel's plans of weakening it
A Palestinian initiative to revitalize the PLO was harshly criticized by the Palestinian Authority. These internal struggles play into Israel's plans of controlling the Gaza Strip, tightening its grip on the West bank, and bringing about the collapse of the only representative
'Time is running out': Gallant urges U.S. to work with Israel against Iranian threat
During a visit to Washington, Israel's defense minister told his American counterpart to help Israel against the looming threat of Iran's nuclear program. Gallant also told Blinken that 'the eyes of our enemies' are on Israeli-U.S. tensions, and said that their disputes must be
UK issues sex-crime warning for British travelers to Turkey
British nationals were the third-largest group of tourists who visited Turkey last year.
Turkey: UK issues sex-crime warning for travelers, reports 42 cases in 2023
British nationals were the third-largest group of tourists who visited Turkey last year.
Egypt's PM vows to end blackouts, apologises to Egyptians
In recent weeks, Egypt roils from an unforgiving heat wave, with temperature ranging from 40 to 50 Celsius, amid increasing power cuts.
UN alarmed by Gaza war's toll on children, 'catastrophic' hunger
Ten children a day are losing one or both legs in the war-torn Gaza Strip due to Israel's bombardment and half a million civilians there are going hungry.
As Gaza 'winds down', is Lebanon next in Israel's crosshairs?
Following increasing cross-border clashes with Hezbollah, there are fears Israel might make Lebanon the next target of a military assault.
South Korea NGO files case against Israel for Gaza war crimes
In an unprecedented move, South Korea has filed a lawsuit for war crimes and crimes against humanity against seven senior Israeli officials.
Fearing all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanese politicians, pundits and people speak out
As the hashtag #LebanonDoesNotWantAWar trends on social media, leading Lebanese politicians seek de-escalation, clerics denounce 'Zionist interference' and Lebanese citizens voice open criticism of Hezbollah
2,000 medical evacuations prevented by Gaza's Rafah closure: WHO
Thousands of patients are unable to leave the Gaza Strip for treatment abroad due to Israel's closure of the Rafah border crossing, WHO said.