Israel besieges Gaza's Shujaiya as Palestinian detainees freed
Israel released 55 Palestinians on Monday who were detained from Gaza, while Israel continues its assault on Shujaiya.
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Report: Israel releases 50 Gaza detainees; IDF says 20 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza
Rocket alarms activated in northern Israel and Gaza border communities ■ Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital director released after being held in Israel for seven months ■ BBC report: West Bank Palestinians say they were forced by IDF soldiers on top of army jeep hood ■ IDF strikes
Top Democrats dismiss calls to replace Biden in 2024 race
Democrats rallied with a public show of unwavering support following his debate performance and whether he should remain in the White House race.
Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghan envoys in Doha
A Taliban delegation on Sunday attended a United Nations-led meeting in Qatar on Afghanistan after organizers said women would be excluded from the gathering.
UK govt, British Airways sued over 1990 Kuwait hostage crisis
Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight who were taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have launched legal action against the UK government and the airline, a law firm said Monday. People on BA flight 149 were taken off the Kuala Lumpur-bound plane when it landed in the Gulf
Algeria police raid book event, briefly arrest French author
Algerian police arrested French author Dominique Martre alongside others, including her publisher, during a raid on her book event on Saturday.
Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally
Several hundred people participated in a LGBTQ Pride march in Istanbul that had been banned by local authorities, leading to some arrests.
Israel at war, day 268: Islamic Jihad says key operative killed by IDF in West Bank
Palestinian Islamic Jihad says one of its key operatives was killed in Israeli drone strike in West Bank ■ The IDF raises the bar for targeted assassinations of Palestinians who took part in the October 7 massacre, but are not part of Hamas or Islamic Jihad ■ Arab League no
Israeli tank 'runs over woman' in Gaza City's Shejaiya: Euro-Med
The report by Euro-Med Monitor noted that a number of other incidents have been recorded where Israeli tanks ran over Palestinian civilians.
Israel’s renewed assault on Shejaiya 'to last weeks': reports
Israel's ongoing reinvasion of Shejaiya is expected to last weeks, according to Israeli media reports.
Taliban govt. representatives meet UN, Afghanistan envoys in Doha
Representatives of Afghanistan's Taliban government began meetings on Sunday with UN officials as they attended talks in Doha with special envoys to the Central Asian country for the first time, a UN spokesperson said. The two-day, UN-hosted meeting in Qatar is the third of its
Palestinians say Israeli drone strike kills West Bank militant
The Palestinian health ministry said an Israeli strike on Sunday in the occupied West Bank killed a man identified by the Islamic Jihad militant group as one of its commanders. Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the attack, which official
Israeli strike kills Palestinian militant in West Bank
Palestinian officials said an Israeli strike on Sunday in the occupied West Bank killed a man identified by a militant group as one of its commanders, with the Israeli military confirming it had targeted a "wanted terrorist". Palestinian official news agency Wafa said the
Islamic Jihad commander killed by Israeli drone in West Bank
An Israeli drone strike has allegedly killed a commander of the Islamic Jihad armed group in Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli attacking areas in north and south Gaza, fighting rages
Despite declaring a less intense phase of its war on Gaza, Israel is engaged in major operations in both the north and south of the Palestinian enclave.
Iran's record low voter turnout stirs debates on eroding legitimacy
Amid widespread boycotts and despite the state's media campaigns to bring out voters, Iran's presidential election registered the lowest ever turnout for the theocratic establishment that has long invested in public support to boost its legitimacy abroad.
Pro-Gaza independent takes on Labour in UK 'battleground' seat
The UK Labour Party's controversial stance on Gaza has propelled first-time candidate Shockat Adam to run for MP in the Leicester South constituency.
Fighting rages in Gaza City's Shejaiya for fourth day
Israel's assault on the Shejaiya district of Gaza City has entered a fourth day, with many Palestinians killed and thousands more trapped and injured.
Two detained after attack outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade
Two men were remanded in custody Sunday in connection with an attack outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade that Serbian authorities called a "targeted terrorist act", a minister said. The assailant, whom the police said was a "convert" to Islam, shot a Serbian police officer
Red Crescent evacuates Khan Younis HQ after Israeli bombing
The Palestine Red Crescent Society said they have 'fully evacuated" its temporary headquarters in Khan Yunis after Israeli attacks damaged the building.
PM Mikati says Lebanon at war amid Israel-Hezbollah clashes
The comments from Prime Minister Najib Mikati comes amid reports that Israeli hospitals are on heightened alert and preparing for the outbreak of war.
Iran election shows declining voter support amid calls for change
The first round of Iran's presidential election revealed shrinking support for both reformists and conservatives even though some voters are pushing for change by backing the sole reformist candidate, analysts say. Masoud Pezeshkian, the reformist contender, and
Arab League no longer views Hezbollah as terrorist group, top official says
Assistant Secretary-General of Arab League, Hossam Zaki, announced the policy shift on Egyptian Media
Mia Khalifa 'questions Israel's right to exist', recalls Balfour
Mia Khalifa is a Lebanese-American former adult film actress turned activist and social media influencer. She has expressed strong pro-Palestine views recently.
Fighting rages in Gaza City's Shujaiya for fourth day
Heavy battles and bombardment hit Gaza City's Shujaiya district for a fourth day on Sunday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged his forces were engaged in a "difficult fight". Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled the devastated neighbourhood, where
Israel's foreign minister says Iran is 'worthy of destruction'
Israel has said that Iran is worthy of destruction, after the Islamic Republic waned Israel it would retaliate if it attacked Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Damon Albarn shares Palestine, elections message at Glastonbury
English singer Damon Albarn shared comments surrounding Palestine and the upcoming US elections during a surprise performance at Glastonbury.
Sudan's RSF says it has taken key town, closing in on Port Sudan
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have taken a key town that edges them closer to Port Sudan, where the Sudanese army and UN are based.
Short fuses in Egypt as blackouts stretch into sweltering summer
At least once a day, the hum of every fan, air conditioner and fridge across Egypt goes quiet. The lights go out and an expletive is muttered or hurled into the quickly-heating air. Lifts stop, errands are cancelled and meetings delayed for as long as the power stays out --
Despite escalating threats, Iran isn't rushing toward a direct clash with Israel
Iran continues it psychological warfare as the war in Gaza continues, threatening Israel and the Biden administration not to launch an all-out military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. It refrains, however, to declare it'll participate directly in such an event
