Iran’s Jalili, Pezeshkian spar over sanctions as calls for boycott grow
Iran's supreme leader remained silent on the record-low turnout seen last week, and state media went out of their way to draw in more voters to prevent further embarrassment.
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Saudi defense chief in Turkey, meets Erdogan as drone sales grow
Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a major drone deal last year in one of several recent demonstrations of strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries.
Erdogan reassures Syrian rebels but says Turkey open to talks with Assad
The Turkish president also ruled out a potential withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria in the near future, citing the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
80% of Gazans now displaced: UN humanitarian coordinator
The UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza said Tuesday that 1.9 million people -- 80 percent of the territory's population -- were now displaced, adding she was "deeply concerned" by reports of new evacuation orders for Khan Yunis. The United Nations has estimated that up to
Hezbollah deputy says Gaza ceasefire would end fight with Israel
His comments come amid concerns that an Israeli invasion of Lebanon could spark a wider regional war, and drag Iran and the US into the conflict.
Israel at war, day 270: Hezbollah deputy chief says Gaza truce only path to cease-fire
Top IDF generals seek cease-fire in Gaza even if it keeps Hamas in power for now, NYT reported ■ Parents of IDF spotters killed and kidnapped on October 7 vow to fight until state commission of inquiry into the events of the massacre is established ■ Netanyahu government picks
Israel NGO seeks to prosecute Amal Clooney over ICC arrest case
An Israeli NGO has written to the US attorney general to investigate Amal Clooney's role in the ICC case against Benjamin Netanyahu.
Turki Alalshikh posts photo with 'Khashoggi murderer' Qahtani
Turki Alalshikh, the face of the Saudi assault on global entertainment, has posted a pic of himself with a leading suspect in the murder of Khashoggi.
Over 100 victims of Oct. 7 sue Iran, Syria, North Korea in US court
The Anti-Defamation League has filed a lawsuit against Iran, Syria and North Korea, accusing the three nations of supporting Hamas and its Oct. 7 assault against Israel.
UN seeks aid for Sudan refugees fleeing to Libya, Uganda
12 million people have been forced to flee their homes because of war in Sudan, with 2 million being displaced across borders.
In Britain, saying coconut is racist, supporting genocide is PC
The UK's absurd criminalisation of 'coconut' is reflective of a state more concerned with policing minorities than ceasing genocide, writes Shareefa Energy.
UK: Muslim women targeted in London hijab-pulling attacks
A disturbing video showing a suspect pulling hijabs off Muslim women in unprovoked attacks in London has prompted police to investigate.
Iranian presidential candidates clash in first run off debate
The second round of voting will see Iranians choose between hard line candidate Saeed Jalili and reformer Masoud Pezeshkian.
Israel confirms more cases of Palestinians used as human shields
After footage of Israel using a young Palestinian as a human shield went viral last week, the Israeli military has been forced to confirm more such cases.
Germany steps up Lebanon invovlement amid Israel war threats
Germany is one of Israel's closest allies and top arms suppliers but has also mediated in the past prisoner swap deals between Hezbollah and Israel
Israel reserves administrative detention for non-Jewish suspects
Israel's notorious policy of administrative detention has seen thousands of Palestinians jailed with none of the legal recourses open to Jewish citizens.
After Qatar's $20M aid to army, Saudi relief agency grants $10M to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia is opening up to Lebanon following years of tensions over Hezbollah’s growing influence in the country.
Concessions to Taliban govt 'worth it' for Doha talks: EU envoy
Making concessions to Taliban authorities by excluding civil society groups from UN-hosted talks was a price worth paying for further engagement, the EU's special envoy to Afghanistan said Tuesday. Rights groups have strongly criticised the UN move to exclude women's rights and
Unregistered refugees in Egypt face risk of jail or deportation
In recent months, xenophobia and anti-refugee sentiments have flourished in Egypt, especially against Sudanese citizens.
Sudan's warring sides target civilians with arrests, sham trials
In-depth: Over a year into Sudan's deadly war, civilians face baseless accusations from both warring parties of working with the enemy.
Tunisia-Libya border crossing fully opens following delays
The crossing is used by many Libyan's go to Tunisia for medical treatment, and Tunisian traders moving goods into Libya.
Desperate Gazans sleep outside after new Israeli evacuation order
Tens of thousands of Palestinians fled a southern Gaza district on Tuesday, forced to forage for food and water in blistering heat after an Israeli evacuation order set off fears of a major new battle in its war on Hamas. The United Nations estimated that up to 250,000 people
Netanyahu happy with Le Pen's France election win, says official
Israel's diaspora minister has welcomed the election win for France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen, whose party took one-third of votes in the election.
Suspected Turkish drone strike in Sulaimaniyah wounds 2
The attack has raised significant concerns among local residents, who perceive it as a dangerous escalation given its occurrence in a residential area.
7 killed in Syria as Turkey detains nearly 450 people over anti-refugee riots
The detentions follow protests that broke out Sunday night and spread to other provinces on Monday.
The Iraq Report: 10 years after the Islamic State's 'caliphate'
A decade since the Islamic State declared its 'caliphate' in Iraq and Syria, its legacy of violence continues to shape the country's path towards recovery.
Did deliberate disinfo lead to Turkey's anti-Syrian race riots?
Widespread anti-Syrian violence has rocked parts of Turkey, but what role did disinformation play in stoking recent race riots?
Seven protesters killed in north Syria clashes with Turkish forces: new toll
Clashes between armed protesters and guards of Turkish positions in Syria's north killed seven people, a medical source and a war monitor said Tuesday in a revised toll. The protests Monday in the Turkish-controlled border strip followed a rampage a day earlier against Syrian
Israeli raid kills Palestinian teenager, woman in West Bank
A Palestinian child and a woman were killed during a seven-hour Israeli military raid on Tulkarm and the Nur al-Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza's European Hospital 'virtually empty' after Israeli order
Gaza's European Hospital in Khan Younis is nearly empty after staff and patients fled following an evacuation order from the Israeli army.
Arab League denies softening stance on Hezbollah terror label
Arab League official Hossam Zaki has retracted his 29 June statement in which he said the organisation no longer considers Lebanon's Hezbollah a terror group.
Euro2024: For England's black players, football better come home
England's faltering progress in Euro 2024 has reminded black fans of the awful racial backlash that all too often accompanies defeat, writes Richard Sudan.
Qatar Airways sees annual profit climb by 39% to record $1.67B
The Doha-based airline carried more than 40 million passengers over the 2023/2024 financial year, 26% more than over the previous year.
Egypt to buy US shale gas in bid to tackle rolling blackouts
It comes following comments made by Egypt's PM that the country would need to import over a billion dollar's worth of natural gas to stop the blackouts.
Donald Trump to build Trump Tower in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah
The tower will be built in partnership with Saudi real estate developer Dar Global, a subsidiary of Dar Al Arkan.
'Stay hopeful': Jeremy Corbyn on Palestine and the UK election
In-depth: Amid his election campaign as an independent candidate, Jeremy Corbyn sits down with The New Arab to share his message of hope for Palestine.
Israel steps up illegal home demolitions in the West Bank
Israeli forces escalate home demolitions in the West Bank, displacing Palestinian families amid heightened international scrutiny and condemnation.
Sudan's diaspora use WhatsApp voice notes as war archive
In Sudan's conflict, WhatsApp voice notes have not only become vital for families to stay connected and coordinate safe evacuations but also to archive the war.
EU Police College cosies up to repressive ‘Arab Interpol’
CEPOL, the EU police training agency, is collaborating with the Arab League’s political extradition body in spite of its human rights obligations.
UK: Why the youth vote and Gaza matter in this general election
Millions of young people are set to vote in the upcoming general election, and one topic is influencing their decision: the war on Gaza.
UN says 250,000 flee Khan Younis after Israeli evacuation order
Guterres's comments have been reiterated by UN officials from other agencies throughout Israel's war on Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian activists disrupt NYC Pride parade
Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted the New York City Pride Parade to urge the Human Rights Campaign to divest from ties to weapons manufacturing.