The United States said Monday that arch-enemy Iran sought assistance over a helicopter crash that killed president Ebrahim Raisi, as Washington meanwhile offered condolences despite saying he had "blood on his hands." The State Department said Iran, which has had no diplomatic
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Netanyahu rejected the landmark request "with disgust", while
After Iranian president's deadly helicopter crash, some Israelis celebrated with baklava – while others disapproved
The location of the helicopter crash site was identified by Turkey’s Akinci drone, according to Turkish officials, after Ankara sent teams to help Iran's search mission.
US President Joe Biden slammed the ICC's application to issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, calling the move 'outrageous'.
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, whose arrest warrant was sought at the International Criminal Court on Monday, was long a staunch ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but has become a vocal critic. While the former general remains grimly committed to destroying
US President Joe Biden on Monday condemned an "outrageous" request by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As Washington moved to defend its key ally, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the
A source close to Hezbollah says Israeli strikes killed four of its fighters on Monday in South Lebanon.
Israel's prime minister said the whole country was being targeted after chief prosecutor Karim Khan applies for arrest warrants against him, his defense minister, and three Hamas officials
While the Iranian president's death in a helicopter crash may pose immediate questions about the country's future trajectory, little significant change is expected, as the ruling establishment's key workings remain strictly in the supreme leader's tight controls.
A far-right movement is dispatching hundreds of young people to interfere with the aid, who threaten drivers, vandalize goods, and are not averse to using violence. They say they are aided by information from members of the military and the police
President Ebrahim Raisi's untimely death has fuelled speculation about Iran's future. But, as Tanya Goudsouzian writes, it's likely to be more of the same.
ICC prosecutor announces he's seeking arrest warrants against Israeli, Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes ■ Qatar's state minister: There is no political will to reach cease-fire in Gaza ■ The IDF assesses fighting in Gaza will last at least another six months ■ Israel's
Syrians in Damascus voiced concern Monday at the impact on their country of the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, as some in Syria's last main opposition bastion were celebrating. Tehran has been a key ally for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and housewife Hazar
Israel's hawkish right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is treading increasingly thin ice after the International Criminal Court's prosecutor on Monday sought an arrest warrant for him over "war crimes" in Gaza. The silver-haired 73-year-old, known by his nickname "Bibi",
As cross-border fighting escalates, far-right Israeli ministers are urging a full-scale war with Hezbollah.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly refused new indirect truce talks with Hamas, saying he opposed any deal which ended the Gaza war.
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash on Sunday along with a number of other officials.
Having Amal Clooney's public name behind the case is already granting it a publicity boost, adding to a record of cases she championed from Iraq to Sudan.
The foreigners' lawyers said in a statement that deportation orders had been issued, which would prevent the defendants attending their own trial.
Analyst Daniel Haik appeared oblivious to the 'Eli Kouptar' joke which has gained traction on social media, discussing it seriously on live television.
Sunday's helicopter crash which killed the Iranian president has exposed a serious lack of capabilities while a Turkish drone found the wreckage.
Lebanese-British lawyer Amal Clooney played a key role in the publication of a report calling for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas figures.
Only one out of five suspects in the case over the killing of a UNIFIL soldier has been arrested, but he was released on bail in November.
The ‘Dance for Nova’ event has been condemned for raising funds for Israeli soldiers amid the ongoing war on Gaza which has killed tens of thousands of people.
Opposition leader Abdelilah Benkirane claimed that Rabat was moving towards banning Pro-Palestine protests after the outbreak of Israel's war on Gaza.
The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash could lead to a period of political instability but is unlikely to change Iran's foreign policy or its role in the Middle East, analysts said on Monday. The hardline cleric was considered a favourite to succeed
Due to a lack of water and personal hygiene supplies, Gazan pregnant women face the risk of miscarriage or premature birth...
Ebrahim Raisi's crash: Neither Israel's political leaders nor agencies like the Mossad would dare consider assassinating a foreign leader, not even of an enemy state like Iran
The prime minister will present himself as a martyr for Israel in the face of the ICC prosecutor's application to arrest him for war crimes. But Netanyahu has only himself to blame
Washington intends to maintain its diplomatic presence at the embassy in Niamey to salvage its foothold of influence in the Sahel as well as limit Russia's military inroads in Africa.
The WikiLeaks founder will now face another court battle in his long-running legal saga, after the UK government approved his extradition in June 2022.
Saudi Arabia's Saudia Group will buy 105 Airbus planes, the company said on Monday, hailing it as the biggest aircraft deal in the country's history. Saudia airline will receive 54 A321neo aircraft, while budget offshoot flyadeal will acquire 12 A320neo and 39 A321neo planes,
Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler had to postpone a visit to Japan after his father, King Salman, was admitted to hospital with a lung infection.
Regional and world leaders' condolences have poured in for the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials, including the foreign minister, in a helicopter crash.
It remains unclear whether Sisi or any senior official will represent Egypt at the funeral in Iran.
Ebrahim Raisi was Iran's president from 2021 until his death yesterday and had a reputation as a conservative hardliner.
Fingers have pointed at Israel after a helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi and other top Iranian aides crashed into a mountainside on Sunday.
US Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has told Israeli officials of the 'potential' for a Saudi normalisation deal.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan announced Monday that his office has applied for arrest warrants against three Hamas leaders over the Oct. 7 attack on Israel as well as for Israel's prime minister and defense chief over the subsequent Gaza war.
The Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday that the crown prince’s 88-year-old father, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, was suffering from lung inflammation and will be treated at the Al Salam Palace in Jeddah.
ICC head Karim Khan said that he believes Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders are guilty of war crimes related to the Gaza-Israel war
Air strikes and shelling hit Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, as battles raged in the besieged territory's north and the far-southern city of Rafah where Israel's defence minister vowed to expand ground operations. Nearly two weeks since Israel defied international opposition
Israel and Hamas on Monday both angrily rejected moves to arrest their leaders for war crimes made before an international court as heavy fighting raged on in the Gaza Strip. The International Criminal Court's prosecutor Karim Khan said he had applied for arrest warrants
Iran's veteran nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri, a harsh critic of the West, was Monday named acting foreign minister to replace the top diplomat killed in a helicopter crash along with the president. Bagheri, 56, had served as deputy to the foreign minister of the Islamic
World leaders and allies of Iran have sent messages of condolences to Iran following the death of the country's president and foreign minister on Sunday.
Mokhber has held prominent positions within the Iran power structure, particularly in its bonyads, and has overseen major business and health projects
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death is likely to trigger a power struggle, but Ayatollah Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps both want a weak, compliant successor who will continue the regime's nuclear and regional proxies strategy but will be blamed for the
After complaints by groups including Israel's Association of Museums, the Reina Sofia Museum has changed the title to 'Critical Thinking Gatherings,' while keeping the subtitle 'International Solidarity with Palestine'
Since the beginning of Ebrahim Raisi's term in 2021, Iran's economy has collapsed, the currency has tanked, and the country erupted into riots and violent crackdowns
