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Syria holds first post‑Assad parliamentary vote: What to know
Syria’s first post-Assad parliamentary elections — with seats chosen by local committees rather than a public vote — spark backlash as the government postpones voting in Druze- and Kurdish-majority regions.
'The face of old Gaza': IDF struck down landmark residential high-rise in Gaza City
Al-Ghofri tower was reportedly Gaza City's tallest building. 'It was considered the face of old Gaza, before the newer towers were built,' a local researcher wrote. The IDF said it was used to spy on Israeli forces; It was often used as a backdrop in media coverage
Rubio visits Jerusalem archeological site in boost to Israel's claims
By Simon Lewis JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday visited a contentious archaeological site beneath Jerusalem, giving U.S. backing to a Jewish settler-led project that critics say undermines prospects for a future Palestinian state. The visit, from
Rubio: Military intervention to topple Hamas may be inevitable
In a Jerusalem press conference, Netanyahu defended Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, saying, 'You can run, but you can't hide.' Secretary Rubio urged Hamas to surrender and free hostages but admitted a military solution may be inevitable
Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for Israel to be barred from international sport over the Gaza war, as it emerged his government had also cancelled an $825 million military contract with the country. Sanchez expressed "deep admiration" for thousands of
Google Pay, China’s Alipay+ launch in Saudi Arabia amid cashless push
Both payment platforms will use mada, the kingdom’s national payment system.
Netanyahu says Israel should invest in influence operations to counteract isolation
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel needs to invest heavily in "influence operations" in traditional and social media to counteract economic isolation arising from negative publicity abroad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. Speaking at a Finance
Cholera kills 25 in two days in Sudan's Darfur amid deepening war
The town of Tawila has been the hardest hit in Darfur, with 58 new cholera cases reported on Sunday alone.
Israeli student found guilty of spying for Iran: What to know
The conviction of the 22-year-old Jewish religious student comes as Iran expands efforts to recruit both Jews and Arabs in Israel.
Arab, Islamic leaders urge 'review' of Israel ties at emergency summit after Doha strikes
The meeting comes less than a week after Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hamas’ leadership in Doha, a move Gulf states say poses a serious threat to regional security.
Israel seeks to make Gaza City unliveable, says UN expert Francesca Albanese
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -The top U.N. expert on Palestinian rights, Francesca Albanese, said Israel was trying to make Gaza City unliveable in its assault on the enclave's largest urban area and was endangering the lives of Israeli hostages. "Israel is bombing
Ankara shrugs as Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme
The European Union faces fresh tensions as Greece resists Turkey’s effort to tap into a $170 billion defense fund, highlighting long-standing regional disputes.
Israel attack aimed to halt Gaza talks, Qatar emir tells emergency summit
Qatar's emir accused Israel of trying to derail Gaza ceasefire efforts with its attack on Hamas in Doha, as Arab and Muslim leaders held emergency talks on Monday to discuss a unified response. The joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit was called by
Israel threatens Hamas 'wherever they are' as Qatar hosts summit
By Andrew Mills, Jana Choukeir and Simon Lewis DOHA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he didn't rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are" as the heads of Arab and Islamic states held a summit to show support for Qatar after
Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be dismantled, US's Wright says
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be "completely dismantled", U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the U.N. nuclear watchdog's annual General Conference on Monday. The U.S. and Israel bombed Iran's uranium-enrichment plants in
Egypt's president says Israel's actions hinder chances of new peace treaties in the region
DOHA (Reuters) -Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that Israel's current actions hindered any chances of new peace treaties in the Middle East. In remarks aimed at Israel, he told the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha: "What is happening right now hinders the
Britain bans Israelis from London defence college over Gaza escalation
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain has banned Israelis from attending a prestigious London defence studies college due to the escalation of the war in Gaza, the UK's Ministry of Defence said on Monday, prompting an angry response from Israel. While Britain remains a close ally of
Spanish PM has 'deep admiration' for pro-Palestinian protesters
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday reiterated his "deep admiration" for pro-Palestinian protesters who forced the final stage of one of the most important international cycling races to be abandoned at the weekend. He also said Israel should be barred from
Turkish markets, lira gain as Ankara delays ruling on opposition head's ouster
An Ankara court adjourned a case to October 24 to ouster the opposition CHP party's chairman, as part of a long-running political crackdown by the ruling AKP party.
Syrian students decry art nudity ban: 'A political decision reminiscent of ISIS'
The nudity ban at Damascus University's Faculty of Fine Arts has ignited a fierce debate over artistic freedom in post-Assad Syria, reviving old questions about nudity and its place in Islamic art
Spain calls for Israel, Russia to be banned from international sports competitions
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said Israel and Russia should be banned from international sports competitions until "barbaric acts" end, referring to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Sanchez said he condemned the violent protests by
Sectarian violence risks dividing Syria despite Sharaa's diplomacy
By Samia Nakhoul and Timour Azhari QARDAHA/JARAMANA, Syria (Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has won major diplomatic victories since seizing power nine months ago, but he risks losing the battle that matters most: to hold his deeply divided country together. In
Pro-Palestinian protestors invading Vuelta course 'unacceptable': organisers
Pro-Palestinian protestors invading the Vuelta a Espana course to force the final stage of the cycling Grand Tour to be abandoned was "absolutely unacceptable", organisers said on Monday. "What happened yesterday was absolutely unacceptable, I regret the image it gave (to the
As Trump rebukes Netanyahu over Doha strikes, Rubio talks tactics in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must regret that it is US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and not the president visiting Israel this Monday.
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate on Israeli airstrike on Qatar
GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate in Geneva on Tuesday on Israel's September 9 attack targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, the Council said on Monday. The September 9 airstrike, which Hamas says killed five of its members but not
Factbox-What are the Abraham Accords?
DUBAI (Reuters) -The Abraham Accords, which normalised diplomatic relations between Israel and some Arab states, are under the spotlight after Israel attacked Hamas on September 9 with airstrikes on Qatar, outraging the U.S. ally that has hosted ceasefire talks. Leaders of Arab
Three films, three women, one message: At the Oscars, Palestine will not be erased
By submitting films centering Palestinian stories, Jordan, Tunisia and Palestine are not simply competing for golden statues. They are stating: Palestine lives in our stories, in our languages and in our collective memory
Gazans flee Israeli bombardment as Rubio meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Simon Lewis CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel destroyed a score of buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 16 Palestinians, local health authorities said on Monday, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the war with Israeli Prime Minister
Arab, Muslim leaders hold emergency talks after Israel's Qatar attack
Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather for an emergency summit in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel's unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger. The joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit called by Qatar seeks to
Turkish court adjourns case on whether to oust opposition leader
ANKARA (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Monday adjourned to October a case on whether to annul the 2023 congress of the country's main opposition CHP party over irregularities and oust its leader Ozgur Ozel, in a long-running crackdown that has created a political crisis.
From Gaza to Europe, via jet ski: Muhammad Abu Dakha's daring escape story
By Alvise Armellini LAMPEDUSA, Italy (Reuters) -It took more than a year, several thousand dollars, ingenuity, setbacks and a jet ski: this is how Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, managed to escape from Gaza to reach Europe. He documented his story through videos,
Factbox-The bitter relationship between Israel and Arab states
(Reuters) -Israel's bombing of Qatar last week risks a new breach with Arab states who are meeting on Monday, opening another chapter in a fractious history since Israel's creation in 1948 marked by repeated wars and periods of frosty peace. Here is how the relationships have
Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia
A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and deliver aid to the Palestinian territory. "The fleet that departed Barcelona is already at sea, and the Tunisian boats
Syria delays in last minute the first parliamentary election since fall of Assad regime
Regional electoral committees will choose 140 of 210 seats, while the president will directly choose the other 70. Elections won't include Druze-dominated Sweida governorate or Kurdish-controlled governorates due to 'security concerns'
Rubio to discuss Qatar aftermath, Gaza with Netanyahu
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce. Rubio scheduled the solidarity visit a week before a
Rubio talks Gaza with Netanyahu after Qatar strike
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday discussed the Gaza war with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar caused US unease and threatened to derail already flailing attempts to reach a ceasefire. Rubio scheduled a solidarity visit
Rubio takes up Qatar strike unease with Netanyahu
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's vital ally voices unease over air strikes on Qatar that threaten to derail already flailing attempts to reach a Gaza ceasefire. Rubio scheduled a solidarity visit a week
Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel in Gaza goals
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Washington was steadfast in its support for its ally Israel's pursuit of the Gaza war and called for the eradication of Hamas. "The people of Gaza deserve a better future, but that better future cannot begin until Hamas is
Turkey's opposition leader faces court ouster as political crisis deepens
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's main opposition party, already battered by an unprecedented legal crackdown, could see its leader ousted by a court on Monday in what some see as a test of the country's shaky balance between democracy and autocracy. An Ankara court is set to