Israel 'itself' will decide on response to Iran: Netanyahu
A likely Israeli response to Iran's recent and unprecedented attack risks throwing the region into further turmoil and chaos, amid the ongoing war on Gaza.
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'Enormous risks': Jordan warns of Israeli response to Iran
Jordan's foreign minister has warned of the dangerous repercussions an Israeli response to Iran's recent retaliatory attack could have on the region.
Prominent Tunisian journalist given six months for defamation
A Tunisian journalist has been sentenced to six months in prison for defamation after speaking out against alleged corruption at a ministry.
Sanctions on Iran, not retaliatory strikes: In Israel, top U.K. and Germany envoys urge restraint
State representatives warned the Israeli officials that while economic steps against Iran could consolidate a broad international support, including important East Asian states, an Israeli strike could have the opposite outcome and increase the international criticism against
Qatari PM says Doha 're-evaluating' its role as Israel-Gaza mediator
Prime Minister Al Thani said there was a 'misuse of this mediation for narrow political interests, and this necessitated Qatar to undertake a full evaluation of this role'
No end in sight to Libya crisis after UN envoy quits
The abrupt resignation of the United Nations special envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, is the latest sign of the failure of reconciliation efforts in the war-torn North African country, analysts told AFP. The Senegalese diplomat, who on Tuesday tendered his resignation after
Columbia president grilled over anti-Semitism on campus
Leaders of Columbia University defended the prestigious New York school's efforts to combat anti-Semitism on campus at a fiery congressional hearing on Wednesday. The Columbia administrators were the latest school leaders hauled before Congress for questioning about protests
Hamas chief Haniyeh to visit Turkey this weekend: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he would host a leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Turkey this weekend. "The leader of the Palestinian cause will be my guest this weekend," Erdogan, an outspoken critic of Israel, told lawmakers.
Qatar 'reevaluating' Hamas-Israel mediation role amid mounting criticism
Qatar, alongside the US and Egypt, has mediated talks between Israel and Hamas on a cease-fire in exchange for the release of hostages taken in the militant group’s Oct. 7 attack.
Solidarity group formed in support of Tunisia's Ghannouchi
A solidarity committe has been formed to draw attention to the case of former Tunisia parliamentary speaker Rached Ghannouchi, who has spent a year in prison.
What is cloud seeding and is it linked to Gulf flooding?
The UAE witnessed a record rainfall which led to the death of one person and collapsed roads and homes inundated by water. Did cloud seeding play a role?
What's behind Bahrain's largest prisoner amnesty in years?
Analysis: Bahrain's biggest royal pardon since the Arab Spring began aims to reduce domestic tensions and assuage international concerns over human rights.
Two tourists 'pull down pro-Palestinian posters' in India
A local police station said the accused had not been arrested but were under 'surveillance' and that no decision had been made on whether to bring charges.
Mideast crisis to dominate G7 ministers meeting
The G7 ministers will discuss the Middle East situation on Thursday morning, followed by a session on the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
Iran shuts nuclear facilities over Israel retaliation fears
Iran is taking action to shut and evacuate nuclear facilities as it braces for a retaliatory attack from Israel.
Did Gaza protests force Algeria's first KFC restaurant to close?
Three days after opening its first branch in Algeria, KFC is facing protests over alleged support for Israel amid conflicting reports on its closure on Wednesday.
Republican leader finally announces Ukraine, Israel war aid vote
The Republican leader in the House of Representatives announced Wednesday a vote on renewing long-delayed US military aid to Ukraine, as well as to Israel. The move sets up a showdown with his own far-right wing that for months has blocked helping the outgunned Ukrainian
House Republicans tee up vote for $61 bn in Ukraine aid
The Republican leader of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday announced a weekend vote on massive new military aid including some $61 billion in long-delayed support for Ukraine, as well as billions for Israel and Taiwan. The vote -- set for Saturday -- could finally
House Republicans finally announce vote for $61 bn in Ukraine aid
The Republican leader of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday announced a weekend vote on massive new military aid including some $61 billion in long-delayed support for Ukraine, as well as billions for Israel and Taiwan. The vote -- set for Saturday -- could finally
UNRWA details harrowing torture of Gazans detained by Israel
A new report by UNRWA has detailed torture and sexual violence inflicted upon Palestinians detained in Gaza by Israeli forces.
Algerian reporter expelled from country without explanation
Alilat alleged that police officers on the tarmac in Algiers told him that they were acting on orders 'from above'
Hamas' Haniyeh to visit Turkey as Erdogan hits back at Gaza criticism
The Turkish president dials up his defensive tone in response to domestic criticism over the Gaza war.
Israel gave ambulance sent for Little Hind 'safe passage'
The Palestinian paramedics sent to rescue Little Hind got safe passage from Israel but they were fired upon and killed by Israeli forces.
The Middle East needs a ceasefire now
Paradoxically, Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could generate an equally unprecedented breakthrough for peace in the Middle East, writes Daoud Kuttab.
Italy PM Meloni visits Tunisia for migration talks
Meloni's latest visit to Tunisia came as part of her so-called Mattei Plan, a programme aiming to posit Italy as a key bridge between Africa and Europe
French-Israeli soldier faces 'torture complaint' in Paris
Three groups, including the Association of Palestinians of France, reportedly submitted the complaint over alleged 'acts of torture'.
Czech pro-Palestine activists put Gaza on art centre stage
Two activist groups have taken two very different approaches to bring the Gaza genocide to the forefront of the Czech Republic's art and film industry.
Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains
Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on Wednesday, a day after the heaviest rains on record. Tailbacks snaked along waterlogged, six-lane expressways after up to 259.5
US House of Congress passes Syria Captagon sanctions bill
The US House of Congress passed a bill that would allow the country to impose new sanctions on the Syrian regime and allies involved in the captagon trade.
WCK: How Western-vetted aid helps sanitise genocide in Gaza
Two weeks after Israel attacked a WCK convoy, Beauty Dhlamini questions the effectiveness of Western-vetted aid and proves how it helps everyone but Gaza.
Gaza's IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike
A single explosion destroyed Gaza's largest fertility clinic, and with it the dreams of thousands of couples
One dead in floods as UAE sees heaviest rain in its history
A torrential downpour in the Gulf state left at least one dad and homes, businesses and Dubai's international airport submerged in water.
Eighteen injured in retaliatory Hezbollah strike on Israel
Hezbollah has launched an attack against the town of Arab Al-Aramshe in Israel, injuring 18 people, after three of its fighters were killed in Israeli strikes.
In Israel, UK, Germany FMs caution against retaliation to Iran attack
On a visit to Israel, British Foreign Minister David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock are calling on the Jewish state to avoid a military operation against Iran, though statements by Israeli officials indicate that the die is cast.
Qatar slams US congressman over threat to 'reevaluate' ties
Senior Democratic lawmaker Steny Hoyer threatened to 'reevaluate' the US relationship with Doha over the inability of Hamas and Israel to reach a deal.
Netanyahu's war cabinet has lost control and could lead Israel into a regional war
Cabinet ministers believe the answer to their failure to see Iran's missile and drone attack is to retaliate – and with mounting pressure in Netanyahu's coalition, his chattering may be the only thing that can avert a reckless response
Testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses
The trial has been delayed by 15 years of legal wrangling and alleges CACI is liable for mistreatment because the company provided civilian interrogators
Dubai floods bring travel to halt after heaviest UAE rainfall on record
The National Center of Meteorology said the downpour was the largest volume of rainfall the UAE has experienced since data collection started 75 years ago.
Egypt's economic growth forecast lowest in 11 years: WB
Experts argue that the Sisi government's severe economic mismanagement has significantly enabled Egypt's current massive crisis.
How pro-Israel saboteurs are derailing Gaza fundraisers
In-depth: Gaza fundraisers are reportedly being disrupted by networks of Israeli trolls - and possibly a trigger-happy PayPal that freezes 'suspicious' users.
Bob Graham, US senator who opposed Iraq invasion, dies at 87
Graham said in 2008 that the US invasion of Iraq was "a distraction that was going to come to a bad end in Iraq and an even worse in Afghanistan".
Israel broadcasts baby sounds to 'lure Palestinians' in Gaza
Israeli forces are broadcasting fake sounds of women screaming and babies crying to lure Palestinians out and kill them, a rights monitor has found.
Saudi Arabia ramps up regional diplomacy to avert Iran-Israel war
Saudi Arabia has reiterated calls for calm in the region amid rising tensions in the wake of the Iranian attack on Israel this week.
Israel under pressure to refrain from striking Iran after attack
Israel faced pressure from its allies on Wednesday to refrain from striking back at Iran for its unprecedented missile and drone attack as Washington and Brussels vowed to ramp up sanctions against the Islamic republic. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his German
Israel reserves 'right to protect itself' after Iran attack: Netanyahu
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would decide for itself how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack, with world leaders urging restraint. Meanwhile, the war in Gaza that has sent regional tensions soaring continued unabated with efforts
Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar
As regional tensions run high, Iran paraded drones, missiles and soldiers on Wednesday to show it is ready for any response from Israel after launching an unprecedented attack on its bitter enemy. The Islamic republic carried out its first-ever direct attack on Israel at the
Eleven injured in retaliatory Hezbollah strike on Israel
Hezbollah has launched an attack against the town in northern Israel, injuring 11 people, after three of its fighters were killed in Israeli strikes.
Israel readies for military response to Iran attack: reports
Israel has decided to retaliate over Iran’s attack on the country and was weighing the timing and nature of its response, according to Israeli media reports.
UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for progress
Libya has been divided between a UN-recognized government based in Tripoli and a rival administration in the country's east since the 2011 civil war days.
Israeli bombs wipe out entire Gaza family in Rafah assault
Israeli forces bombed the Yabna camp in central Rafah on Tuesday, killing an entire family, including four children.