Iraqi security seizes 1.4M narcotic pills in fabric rolls
An Iraqi lawyer, speaking to The New Arab, connected the surge in drug use to recent amendments in the penal code, resulting in lighter sentences, mostly fines.
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Pro-Gaza US college encampments close as Israel bombs Rafah
US police forces have removed the protest encampments in college campuses of Columbia and UCLA, as four children are killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah.
Hamas considering latest Gaza truce offer in 'positive spirit'
Hamas says it is considering in a "positive spirit" a Gaza truce deal, while the UN warned rebuilding the devastated Palestinian territory would require efforts not seen since World War II. After months of stop-start negotiations, Hamas has sounded an optimistic tone about the
Pro-Palestinian students camp out at Mexico's largest university
Dozens of pro-Palestinian students from Mexico's largest university camped out Thursday in solidarity with similar protests that have swept colleges in the United States. Mounting flags and chanting "Long live free Palestine," the protesters set up tents in front of the
US, Saudi Arabia nearing agreement on security pact: sources
US and Saudi negotiators have, for now, prioritised a bilateral security accord that would then be part of a wider package presented to Netanyahu, sources said.
Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers
Israel's Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. Now it is building a "cyber dome" to defend against online attacks, especially from arch foe Iran. "It is a silent war, one which is not visible," said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber
Israeli strikes injure eight Syrian soldiers: ministry
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Israel had struck a government building that has been used by Lebanese group Hezbollah since 2014.
Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE
More than 50 millimetres of rain fell before 8am on Thursday in some areas, the National Center of Meteorology said.
Israeli govt gets new deadline in ultra-Orthodox conscription feud
The extension is shorter than that requested by the government, but may still spare Israeli PM Netanyahu a public reckoning ahead of two national holidays.
Turkey halts all trade with Israel over Gaza offensive
A Turkish trade ministry statement said 'export and import transactions in relation to Israel have been stopped, covering all products'.
UNESCO awards press prize to Palestinian journalists in Gaza
UNESCO on Thursday awarded its world press freedom prize to all Palestinian journalists covering the war in Gaza, where Israel has been battling Hamas for more than six months. "In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and
Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel
Turkey said Thursday it was suspending all trade with Israel until it allows aid to enter Gaza unhindered during its offensive against Hamas militants in the territory. "Exports and imports to and from Israel have been suspended," the trade ministry said in a statement, adding:
After breaking silence, Biden faces balancing act on Gaza demos
Joe Biden broke his silence Thursday on the student protests against Israel's war with Hamas but the US president faces a difficult balancing act to avoid hurting his reelection chances against Donald Trump. "There's the right to protest but not the right to cause chaos," the
Tweets or 'terrorism'?: Saudi's jailed online activists
A court's decision to sentence Manahel Al-Otaibi to 11 years highlights what activists describe as a fierce crackdown on even vaguely critical online speech.
Since the war began, entire areas of the West Bank have been emptied of their communities
October 7 brought settler violence to a head in the West Bank: 18 Palestinian herding communities have since been uprooted from their homes, with the residents now living in makeshift dwellings on the outskirts of other villages, impoverished and anxious for the future
Palestinian groups say top Gaza surgeon died in Israeli custody
Palestinian advocacy groups said Thursday that the head of orthopaedics at Gaza's largest hospital Al-Shifa has died in Israeli custody, alleging he had been tortured during his detention. Doctor Adnan Ahmed Atiya al-Barsh died at the Israeli-run Ofer prison in the occupied
Turkey reportedly halts all trade with Israel amid war in Gaza
Turkey hasn't yet formally announced the move, which comes amid a straining of relations between the two countries amid the war in Gaza, but Israeli importers have already complained about delayed shipments
Turkey’s annual inflation surges to almost 70% in April
April's inflation rate marks Turkey’s highest in the past 16 months, driven primarily by price increases in education, restaurants and hotels, and transportation.
Bitterness at UCLA as Gaza protest cleared
Dozens of overturned tents, "Free Palestine" signs strewn on the lawn, keffiyehs and flashlights discarded in haste: not much of the pro-Palestinian protest encampment was left Thursday morning at the University of California, Los Angeles. After a week of occupying a central
The rise of student protests for Palestine in the US and UK
In-depth: Students in the US and UK have both taken radical action, in their own ways. But lessons can, and are, being learned from each side of the Atlantic.
Hamas returns to Egypt, Israel cabinet convenes amid Gaza cease-fire push
As Israel awaits Hamas' response to the Egyptian-mediated hostage-release/cease-fire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted there are disagreements within the war cabinet over a military operation in Rafah.
Israel at war, day 209: Turkey reportedly halts all trade with Israel
Hamas delegation is due in Cairo to continue truce negotiations ■ When asked about PM Netanyahu's promise that Israel would enter Rafah with or without a hostage release deal, Blinken says 'people say things; let's focus on what they're doing' ■ Turkey reportedly halts all
Prisoner families staging sit-in arrested in Bahrain
Families of Bahraini prisoners staged a sit-in outside the Jau prison but were met with a heavy-handed crackdown.
Turkey’s opposition leader meets Erdogan as AKP officials press for change
A "historic" meeting between Turkey's president and Ozgur Ozel may mark the beginning of a budding political relationship — but that remains to be seen.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad denounce PA over killing of fighter in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority is unpopular in the West Bank, and the incident occurred as its leading Fatah faction is seeking to reconcile with Hamas and other armed groups.
Turkey cuts all trade with Israel as ties fray
The Israeli Foreign Minister said Ankara was blocking Turkey’s ports for Israeli imports and exports.
Turkey cuts all trade ties with Israel: report
The Israeli Foreign Minister said Ankara was also blocking Turkey’s ports for Israeli imports and exports.
Israel to 'punish' PA if ICC issues arrest warrants
Israel has warned the US that the Palestinian Authority will be punished and could face collapse if the ICC issues arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.
Israel separation wall to swallow up more Palestinian land
Israel is planning to build a new section of its separation wall which will isolate the villages of Sinjil and Turmus-Aya and seize farm land.
Google, Amazon slammed for being 'genocide profiteers'
The No Tech for Apartheid campaign says Project Nimbus uses Israeli weapons manufacturers to run on Google and Amazon cloud services.
Israel 'committed war crime' in killing two Palestinian boys
Israel is accused of possible war crime after eight-year-old West Bank boy is shot in the head and killed as he ran away from Israeli soldiers.
Which countries have also kickstarted student protests?
From the Middle East to Australia, more universities across the world are protesting the war on Gaza.
Dublin radio to host Gaza fundraiser on Eurovision night
Dublin Digital Radio hosts the fundraising event 'Dabke' featuring Palestinian and Arab artists, aiming to support Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel's genocide.
Biden’s grand bargain between Saudi Arabia and Israel hangs by a thread
Diplomatic sources briefed on the discussions suggest it would likely fall short of Article 5 of the United States’ 1960 treaty with Japan, but would likely go beyond the benefits of major non-NATO ally.
Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in UN complaint
A Syrian man and an aid organisation have accused Russia of bombing a hospital in Syria in 2012 and have filed a complaint with the United Nations
Will the ICC issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials?
Analysis: With Israeli officials fearing that arrest warrants could be issued, the ICC is coming under growing pressure from Israel's supporters.
Saudi cracks down on online posts against Israel's Gaza war
Saudi Arabia escalates arrests over social media posts on Gaza war amid reported willingness to normalise ties with Israel.
EU announces US$1 billion aid to Lebanon to curb migration
The EU chief announced $1 billion in funding to Lebanon to bolster social services and called for cooperation from the country to stop irregular migration.
Police watch pro-Israel 'mob' assault UCLA Gaza protest camp
US police have launched a heavy-handed crackdown on pro-Palestine protest encampments, with the number of those arrested now above 1,300.
Horror stories from released Palestinian prisoners
Since October 7, the Israeli army has launched a massive campaign of arrests, while keeping many Palestinians in detention without having committed an offence.
A little taste of Yemeni hospitality in York
We went to North Yorkshire to try Yemen Heaven, where chef Muna Al-Maflehi says the secret to her delicious food is the love between a father and daughter.
Why do Israel's weapons systems have Biblical names?
David's Sling; The Gospel; Lavender; Pillar of Cloud: what is the rationale behind Israel's use of Biblical symbolism for its weapons systems and operations?
Iraqi lawmakers urges amending banking laws
The Central Bank of Iraq's law was enacted on 6 March 2004 by the Coalition Provisional Authority after the US-UK-led invasion and occupation of the country.
Tunisia opposition boycotts presidential elections
A campaign member for President Saied has stressed that all presidential candidates should grant lifelong immunity to Kais Saied before the election.
Iran slaps sanctions on US, UK over Israel support
Iran announced sanctions on US and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel during its war on Gaza.
UK students launch five pro-Palestinian university camps
Pro-Palestinian encampments were launched at five elite British universities on Wednesday, with more schools expected to join the burgeoning movement.
Gaza post-war reconstruction at scale unseen since WWII, UN says
The United Nations said Thursday that the post-war reconstruction of Gaza would require an international effort unseen since the aftermath of World War II, estimating it could cost up to $40 billion. It came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh struck an optimistic tone over a
Gaza needs biggest post-war reconstruction effort since WWII: UN
The United Nations said on Thursday Gaza's post-war reconstruction would require an international effort unseen since the aftermath of World War II, estimating it could cost up to $40 billion. It came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh struck an optimistic tone over a possible truce
Doubts grow over Gaza truce plan
Doubts grew on Thursday over the fate of a Gaza truce plan that, as the week began, had raised hopes of an end to nearly seven months of war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants. Israel was still waiting for Hamas's response to the latest proposal, said an Israeli
Israel's Lapid meets UAE FM to discuss post-war Gaza
Israel's Yair Lapid met with Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to discuss Gaza post-war and the release of captives.