PA Prime Minister Mustafa announces new reform package
Among the reforms would be the improvement of the health and education sector, economic reforms and the strengthening of public finances.
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UNRWA chief calls for probe into attacks on staff, premises
Philippe Lazzarini is seeking accountability for the UNRWA staff killed and buildings demolished by Israel during the war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian protests planned in New York, other cities
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters will demand that Senator Chuck Schumer puts an end to military support for Israel.
Head of UN agency for Palestinians urges probe into staff killings
The director of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees hit back at Israel Tuesday, calling for a Security Council probe into the "blatant disregard" for UN operations in Gaza after some 180 staffers were killed. Philippe Lazzarini also revealed that the United
Turkey seeks 2 key demands to support Rutte’s bid to lead NATO
Ankara switches to quiet diplomacy for its terror-related demands from the Dutch prime minister, who is seeking Turkish support to become the next NATO chief.
Tents turn to makeshift schools for Afghan children
Children in Afghanistan are studying in a packed container as hundreds of schools remain damaged after a series of strong quakes jolted the Herat province.
Gaza doctors process 200 days of war from devastated hospital's rubble
Emergency doctor Amjad Alewah once saved lives at Al-Shifa hospital, the largest medical facility in the Gaza Strip. But after 200 days of war between Israel and Hamas militants, he now stands in its ruins. "We are now in the middle of the rubble of this great hospital,"
US says Israel boosted Gaza aid flow after convoy strike, but more is needed
US envoy David Satterfield said the volume of assistance reaching Gaza is "significantly greater" than it was, but issues remain with aid distribution.
Russia hosts Iran, China security chiefs after escalation with Israel
Iran's highest-ranking security official traveled to Russia to meet with other like-minded advisers and to promote its fight against "Western hegemony."
Turkey arrests pro-Kurdish reporters in 'terrorism' probe
Families of the journalists were informed that the arrests took place as 'part of an investigation opened in 2022 for terrorist activities'.
Has Turkey’s Erdogan axed his Biden meeting because of Israel?
Despite rumors of a cancellation in Turkish media, several high-level US diplomats have traveled over the past few days to Ankara to lay the ground for the summit.
Rafah evacuations not 'possible' under current conditions: Red Cross
Humanitarian workers have no knowledge of plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza's southernmost city ahead of an expected Israeli assault, but such a transfer would not be "possible" under current conditions, a Red Cross official told AFP on Tuesday. "The rumour is that the
Did Israel use Iran's attack to green light Rafah invasion?
Analysis: With US and global attention shifting from Israeli war crimes, did Netanyahu use Iran's attacks as leverage for his war strategy in Gaza?
Azerbaijan says 'closer than ever' to Armenia peace deal
Long-time foes Armenia and Azerbaijan have begun demarcating their border in a first step towards peace, following last year's recapture of Nagorno-Karabakh.
What does EU visa relaxation for Saudi, Bahraini, Omani citizens mean?
Under the new rules, Bahraini, Omani and Saudi Arabian nationals will be eligible for multiple-entry visas, allowing them to visit the Schengen area (the EU’s 27 member states as well as Bulgaria and Romania) and move freely between them.
Satellite images reveal Israel preparing for Gaza escalation
Analysis of satellite imagery shows Israel is ramping up the amount of troops and vehicles at army bases around the Gaza Strip.
Sudan army downs drones targeting HQ in Shendi: army sources
The Sudanese army claims to have shot down drones targeting its headquarters in the city of Shendi on Tuesday.
Hamas' armed wing calls for escalation including from Jordan
The spokesman from Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Ubaida, has called for escalation on all fronts in the Gaza war, including in Jordan.
University students in Cairo, Sydney hold protests for Gaza
Students at the American University in Cairo and Sydney University have called for a ceasefire and divestment from companies linked to Israel.
Hamas to stay in Doha if 'useful' for Gaza mediation: Qatar
Qatar reiterated on Tuesday that it was reassessing its mediation role between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza war amid frequent criticism by Tel Aviv.
Hashd Shaabi base explosion caused by stored munitions: Iraq
Iraqi officials have said the large explosion at a military base belonging to the pro-Iran Hashd al-Shaabi forces was caused by stored ammunition.
Baby delivered from dying mother's womb in Gaza 'miracle'
Under a ceaseless storm of strikes in Gaza, a baby girl has survived insurmountable odds as the only member of her family left alive after she was delivered by Caesarian section as her mother lay dying. At just seven months pregnant, her mother, Sabreen al-Sakani, reached the
Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel since start of war
Hezbollah said it struck military bases in northern Israel on Tuesday in retaliation to the killing of one its prominent members in south Lebanon earlier.
Turkey to fund Syria military academy to curb factionalism
Syria's opposition "interim government" has announced the establishment of a military academy in Afrin amid continuing factionalism among rebel forces.
How to justify the genocide of Palestinians in 14 easy steps
Nora Lester Murad and Maryam Aswad's dry humour comics show how otherwise rational individuals come to justify genocide in Gaza and of the Palestinians.
Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II
Egypt welcomed home an ancient statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was stolen and smuggled out of the country more than 30 years ago.
West Bank's Nur Shams camp in ruins after Israeli raid
"Destruction is everywhere for no reason. [The Israeli troops] just wanted to destroy the camp," said Hassan Al-Gebaly, 78, to The New Arab.
Signs of new Egyptian city named after Sisi seen in Rafah
Signposts have been installed on roads leading to a new "developmental gathering" in Al-Arjaa, east of Rafah, saying: "Welcome to the City of Sisi".
Gaza: World's deadliest place to be a humanitarian worker
In the past six months, Israel has killed over 200 humanitarian aid workers, despite deconfliction measures. So are Israel's attacks intentional?
Malala slammed for co-producing musical with Hillary Clinton
Malala is under fire for co-producing a musical with Hillary Clinton and her apparent silence on Israel's war on Gaza.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah launches deepest attack into Israel, targets near Haifa
The attack is the deepest inside Israeli territory since the cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began last October.
Rights groups condemn UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda
Human rights groups have condemned the UK's highly controversial plans to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda after legislation was approved by Parliament.
Iraqi man demands compensation from BP after son dies
Hussein Julood launched UK legal proceedings against BP, just over a year after his son Ali died aged 21, in what is believed to be the first case of its kind.
French court gives man suspended sentence for Iran consulate intrusion
The man who threatened the Iranian consulate in Paris with fake grenades last week has been handed a suspended 10-month sentence by a French court.
Berlin bans singing in Irish at pro-Palestine protests
Berlin police told protesters they were not allowed to sing or speak in Irish at a pro-Palestine protest, unless interpreters were present at the scene.
Moroccan women fear rights amid 'miniskirt travel ban'
Armani and the video's creators could face up to ten years in jail for charges including "indecency and nudity" and "incitement of minors to prostitution."
Truce crumbles in Sudan army's last Darfur holdout Al-Fashir
Violence around the capital of Sudan's war-torn North Darfur region have shattered a truce that protected it from the country's year-old conflict.
The ad campaign in Lebanon fuelling violence against Syrians
In-depth: TV ads and billboards have appeared across Lebanon as part of a xenophobic new campaign targeting Syrian refugees.
Houthis could expand Red Sea ops as Gaza mass grave is found
Yemen’s Houthis say they stand in full support with the people of Gaza and will expand their Red Sea operations on Israeli-linked ships.
Terry Anderson, journalist once held captive in Beirut, dies
Terry Anderson, the American journalist who was snatched by militants in Lebanon during the 1980s and released six years later, died on Sunday.
Two Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strikes
Hezbollah announced two of its members had been killed by Israeli fire Tuesday, with the Israeli army saying it eliminated "two significant" members of the Iran-backed group in south Lebanon. Since Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel triggered war in Gaza, there
Rescuers say Israeli strike kills two Lebanese civilians, including child
Local rescuers and official media said an Israeli strike killed a woman and a girl from the same family on Tuesday in Lebanon's south, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah group and Israel have exchanged regular fire. The strike comes as Hezbollah said it launched drone attacks on
Palestinian film director aims for 'different image' of Gaza
Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi wants to "export a different cinematic image of Gaza", now ravaged by war, as he presides over the jury at the eighth Aswan International Women Film Festival themed on "resistance cinema". Against the backdrop of the war in the Gaza Strip,
No let-up on 200th day of Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of the besieged Gaza Strip amid calls for hostages to be freed. The Israeli army carried out intense shelling overnight of Gaza City, AFP correspondents and
No let-up as Israel-Hamas war enters 200th day
The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of Gaza amid calls for hostages to be freed. The Israeli army carried out intense shelling overnight of the Gaza neighbourhoods of Al-Tuffah, Shujaiya and
Lebanon's Hezbollah launched 'dozens' of rockets at Israel after civilian deaths
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Tuesday said it launched dozens of rockets at northern Israel in response to the killing of two civilians in a strike blamed on Israel in Lebanon's south. The Iran-backed Hezbollah group and Israel have exchanged regular fire in the
Hezbollah says launched drones at Israel bases after fighter's killing
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said it launched drone attacks on two north Israel bases Tuesday in retaliation for the killing of a fighter Israel described as "significant". Since Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel triggered war in Gaza, there have been
Fears grow for Rafah as Israel-Hamas war rages on 200th day
The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday as aid groups warned that Israeli plans to invade the southern city of Rafah where most Gazans have taken refuge would create an "apocalyptic situation". Fears have been rising that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
US cops arrest Jadaliyya's Sinan Antoon at NYU Gaza protests
US police arrested dozens of NYU University students calling for a Gaza ceasefire and Israel's brutal assault on the besieged enclave.
UK man arrested after pro-Palestine protest 'abuse' video
A man has been arrested after footage of him shouting obscenities and abuse at two Muslim women protesting for Palestine went viral.