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Iraqi parliament to convene next week to elect speaker
Saturday's race will be between Iraq's former parliament speaker, Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, and Iraqi Sunni politician Salem al-Issawi from the Anbar province.
Jabalia residents face horrific situation as Israel attacks
Jabalia camp is the largest of the eight refugee camps established in the Gaza Strip after the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by Zionist forces in 1948.
Taboo to brew: conservative Gulf gets first local beer
Inside his Abu Dhabi gastro pub, Chad McGehee inspects shiny steel tanks fermenting a special brew: the first beer made in the conservative Arab Gulf, where alcohol has long been taboo. The 42-year-old American is one of the founders of Craft pub in the capital of the United
Tunisian police storm lawyers' HQ and arrest another lawyer
Tunisian police have arrested another lawyer after detaining two journalists and a lawyer who was critical of the president.
Ex-US military official says he resigned over war on Gaza
Harrison Mann, an Army major, says he resigned in November due to "moral injury" over US support for Israel's war on Gaza.
US rejects genocide is happening in Gaza
US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said the Biden administration 'firmly' does not believe Israel's war on Gaza is a genocide.
Fire used as weapon of war destroyed 72 villages in Sudan
Rights group, Centre for Information Resilience, found that there were more fires than in any other month since the war broke out in 2023.
Tunisian swimming chiefs arrested over flag dispute
The heads of Tunisia's swimming federation and National Anti-Doping Organisation were arrested after the country's flag was covered at a meet in Tunis.
Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence
Celebrities who have remained silent on the crisis in Gaza are feeling the wrath of angry fans wielding the "digital guillotine" to block them on social media and streaming platforms. Taylor Swift, Drake and many more have become targets of the "Block Out 2024" movement, which
Tunisian lawyers protest after pundit arrested
Tunisian lawyers protested and started a nationwide strike following the arrest of a commentator and lawyer, Sonia Dahmani.
Israel unlikely to achieve 'total victory' over Hamas, US official says
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the United States and Israel are “struggling over what the theory of victory is” in the Palestinian enclave.
How Iran could benefit from Chabahar Port deal with India
India has been reluctant to move ahead with its plans for Chabahar due to US sanctions, despite an exemption.
US doesn't believe 'genocide' occurring in Gaza: White House
The United States does not believe that genocide is occurring in Gaza but Israel must do more to protect Palestinian civilians, President Joe Biden's top national security official said Monday. As ceasefire talks stall and Israel continued striking the southern city of Rafah,
Pentagon delegation heading to Niger to discuss US withdrawal
Hopes have faded in Washington that the roughly 1,100 American troops based at a remote drone base in central Niger will be allowed to remain in the country.
UN warns cholera outbreak intensifying in Yemen
The United Nations has warned of a "rapidly worsening" outbreak of cholera in Yemen in areas controlled by Houthi rebels.
Israeli settlers attack aid convoy of 98 trucks heading to Gaza from Jordan
Israeli settlers have repeatedly attacked and vandalized aid trucks heading to the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation is quickly deteriorating.
Pentagon intelligence officer resigned over US support for war in Gaza
US Army Maj. Harrison Mann is the first Defense Department official to have publicly linked his resignation to US support for Israel's war in Gaza war.
Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has said he has fled to Europe after being sentenced to eight years in prison ahead of the Cannes Film Festival of his film.
What next after Kuwait parliament's dissolution?
The Kuwaiti emir's move to dissolve parliament and assume some of its powers has crippled the most active democratic institution in the monarchical Gulf. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah's order, effectively halting political life, will be in place "for a period not exceeding
South Africa anti-apartheid meet: Palestine 'River to Sea'
The Global Anti-Apartheid Conference for Palestine comes at a critical time, as Israel has devastated vital infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals, schools
Erdogan rebukes Greek PM for calling Hamas ‘terrorists,’ says 1,000+ members being treated in Turkey
Erdogan’s comments came after the Greek prime minister told the news conference that “particularly in the Middle East there are differences with Turkey.”
How Israel is defying Biden's 'red line' on Rafah
Analysis: The Biden administration appears to have no intention of using its considerable leverage to change Israel's conduct in Rafah.
Iranian filmmaker Rasoulof says he's fled country after prison sentence
The crew for Mohammad Rasoulof’s latest film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” was barred from traveling to Cannes for the premiere, their lawyer said.
British FM Cameron says BBC should call Hamas ‘terrorists'
David Cameron has said that the BBC should call Hamas terrorists, after a British-Israeli hostage died while being held captive by the group.
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof leaves Iran ahead of Cannes: statement
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof said Monday he had left Iran after being sentenced to jail on national security charges, a day ahead of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival where his new film is in the main competition. "I am grateful to my friends, acquaintances,
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof 'secretly' leaves Iran ahead of Cannes
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof said Monday he had left Iran clandestinely after being sentenced to jail on national security charges, a day ahead of the opening of the Cannes Film Festival where his new film is in the main competition. "I am grateful to my friends,
In Israel, a 'different' Memorial Day amid Gaza war
An area of Jerusalem's national military cemetery, where soldiers killed in Gaza are buried, was on Monday filled with mourners and emotion as Israel marked a painful Memorial Day. Troops from various units, distinguished by their red, purple or green berets, stood with their
Hamas accuses Israel of killing two UN workers in vehicle strike; IDF investigating incident
Hamas claimed that Israel had killed two people 'who were traveling in a UN flag and identification marks'
US Senator Lindsey Graham suggests Gaza should be nuked
Just like the US did in Japan in the second World War, another US politician has suggested Israel could resort to nuking Gaza to put an end to the war.
Irish Eurovision singer says Israeli TV 'incited violence'
Bambie Thug has criticised Eurovision organisers for not responding in time over an incident involving Israeli channel Kan, who they say 'incited violence'.
What does Turkey's three-year austerity plan to curb inflation entail?
The plan is to increase the efficiency of the public sector through cost-cutting measures such as a ban on buying new vehicles for civil servants.
Students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld speech in Gaza protest
The comedian was met with a frosty reception ahead of his speech at Duke University, in protest at his pro-Israel stance despite the deadly war in Gaza.
Israel at war, day 220: Israeli protesters damage aid trucks en route to Gaza
Israeli tanks push further into Jabalya, cross key highway on outskirts of Rafah, Gazans report ■ Sinwar most likely never left tunnels under Khan Yunis, NYT reports ■ Nothing has fundamentally changed in U.S.-Israel relations, U.S. envoy to Israel says ■ Five soldiers, Defense
Kuwait arrests former MP after dissolution of parliament
Kuwait authorities have arrested former MP Walid Al-Tabtabai after he accused foreign countries of influencing the dissolution of parliament
Gazans aim to restart learning as war shatters education system
After schools and universities have been closed, damaged, or destroyed in the war, Gazans are working to let studies resume
Kuwait just made biggest changes in years. What happened?
Kuwait's parliament has been described as the envy of the Gulf region, but the emir's new changes threaten the independence of this body, critics say.
Rift deepens between Egypt, Israel over Rafah crossing
Egypt was the first Arab state to normalise ties with Israel. But Israel's actions in the southern Gaza Strip are jeopardising the peace treaty, some say.
Libyan customs officers arrested over huge gold shipment
Libyan custom officials were attempting to export some 1.8 billion euros worth of gold from the port city of Misrata's international airport
Released Israeli hostage describes how Hamas videos were made in TV interview
Meirav Tal told Channel 12 News that hours of footage was filmed, most of it unreleased, when she was held by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group along with others
British actors show support for Gaza ceasefire at Baftas
British stars at the 2024 BAFTA in London showed support for Gaza by wearing red pins and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Tunisian lawyers protest, launch strike after pundit arrested
Tunisian lawyers protested and launched a nationwide strike on Monday over the arrest of a lawyer and political commentator in a weekend police raid. "The strike was observed 100 percent," Laroussi Zguir, head of the bar association's Tunis division, told journalists at the
Gazans flee fresh fighting in north
Thousands fled northern Gaza on Monday as renewed shelling pounded areas where Israel says Hamas militants have regrouped, despite having announced them cleared months ago. "The army dropped leaflets and sent a message on mobile phones warning everyone to leave Jabalia," said
Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war 'anarchy'
Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale invasion of the crowded city and of the threat of post-war "anarchy" across the Palestinian territory. Clashes also raged in northern and central Gaza as Israel
Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of anarchy, insurgency
Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale invasion of the crowded city and of the threat from post-war anarchy or insurgency. Clashes also raged in northern and central Gaza as Israel marked a sombre
Hezbollah targets Israeli soldiers with 'Mughniyeh' missile
Hezbollah announced it had used a new missile, dubbed the "Jihad Mughniyeh" rocket, in an attack on Israeli soldiers on Sunday.
Emirates airline reports record $4.7B profit as Gulf competition heats up
The Dubai-based airline has posted strong performance figures in recent months.
To Western friends silent on Gaza genocide: We need to talk
Gaza has become a taboo subject in the West, with supporters of Palestine either ghosted or forced to lose friends over their stance, writes Layla Maghribi.
Armenia detains 156 protesters opposed to Azerbaijan deal
Thousands of Armenians have taken to the streets of Yerevan in recent days to oppose the government's deal to concede territory to Azerbaijan.
Israel used 3 Palestinian teenagers as human shields in raid
The three Palestinian boys recounted their harrowing ordeals when they were used as human shields by Israeli soldiers in Tulkarm earlier this month.