Why do Israel's weapons systems have Biblical names?
David's Sling; The Gospel; Lavender; Pillar of Cloud: what is the rationale behind Israel's use of Biblical symbolism for its weapons systems and operations?
David's Sling; The Gospel; Lavender; Pillar of Cloud: what is the rationale behind Israel's use of Biblical symbolism for its weapons systems and operations?
The Central Bank of Iraq's law was enacted on 6 March 2004 by the Coalition Provisional Authority after the US-UK-led invasion and occupation of the country.
A campaign member for President Saied has stressed that all presidential candidates should grant lifelong immunity to Kais Saied before the election.
Iran announced sanctions on US and British individuals and entities for supporting Israel during its war on Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian encampments were launched at five elite British universities on Wednesday, with more schools expected to join the burgeoning movement.
Doubts grew on Thursday over the fate of a Gaza truce plan that, as the week began, had raised hopes of an end to nearly seven months of war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants. Israel was still waiting for Hamas's response to the latest proposal, said an Israeli
Israel's Yair Lapid met with Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to discuss Gaza post-war and the release of captives.
The ongoing debate over the Palestinian flag's symbolism intensifies amid global protests with pro-Israel voices conflating it with the Hamas flag.
The ongoing debate over the Palestinian flag's symbolism intensifies amid global protests with pro-Israel voices conflating it with the Hamas flag.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit to the crisis-hit country and urged it to tackle illegal migration to the bloc. The European Union has already agreed deals with Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritania and other countries meant
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit to the crisis-hit country and urged it to tackle illegal migration to the bloc. The European Union has already agreed deals with Tunisia, Mauritania and other countries to stem
Iran announced a series of measures against US and UK entities and individuals over their support for Israel in its war in Gaza, which has raised fear of a full-blown conflict in the region.
In-depth: The rise of two rival economies has had a severe impact on the cost of products and services, compounding Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
30 members of a single family were among the Palestinians attacked by settlers in the village of Al-Mughayyir in the West Bank in April. Their descriptions of those terrifying moments indicate that this was anything but a spontaneous attack
Senior Hamas official told AFP that the group's response to a proposed ceasefire deal was 'negative'.
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a Gaza truce plan despite an Israeli warning that the army will keep fighting the Palestinian militant group after any ceasefire. Mediators have proposed a truce deal that would halt fighting for 40 days and exchange
Since March, charities have been collaborating to combat the resurgence of FGM practices in The Gambia with concerns it could motivate other countries to repeal
In the heart of sun-soaked Morocco, scientists are cultivating a future where tough crops defy a relentless drought, now in its sixth year. "Look at these beautiful ears of wheat," said Wuletaw Tadesse Degu, the head of wheat breeding at the International Center for
What does Joe Biden have to say about the rowdy student protests against Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza that have rocked American college campuses in recent weeks? Almost nothing. The US president has so far avoided the contentious subject as it is likely to complicate his
The US Treasury Department also announced new sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's military and industrial capabilities
Several Latin American countries have reassessed ties to Israel since its war on Gaza and called back diplomats
At Columbia University in New York City, which has been the epicentre of the demonstrations, police were on standby on Wednesday
The proposed definition faces strong opposition from a number of Democratic lawmakers, Jewish organizations and free speech advocates.
Senator Edward Markey said that Saudi Arabia cannot be trusted to use its nuclear program purely for peaceful purposes and will seek to develop nuclear weapons
President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose leader he described as "genocidal" in its war in Gaza. "Tomorrow (Thursday) diplomatic relations with the state of Israel will be severed... for having a genocidal president,"
President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday Colombia will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he described as "genocidal" in its war in Gaza. "Tomorrow (Thursday) diplomatic relations with the state of Israel will be
Addressing a public gathering on Labor Day, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a harsh critic of the Netanyahu government, announced his intention to sever diplomatic relations with Israel.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday toured a key Gaza border crossing for a first-hand look at aid shipments, after calling on Israel to do more to help the war-ravaged territory. Blinken travelled to Kerem Shalom, an Israeli entry point into Gaza a few kilometres
After applying months of pressure on Israel to do more on aid, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a first-hand look Wednesday at trucks on the Gaza border. Under tight security including armoured cars, Blinken made his first stop to near areas targeted in Hamas's October
Nika Shakarami disappeared after attending an anti-government protest in Iran in 2022 and became a symbol of the demonstrations.
The move comes as Ankara seeks to dial up pressure on Israel after March 31 local elections.
The uncertainty surrounding Israel’s threatened ground offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah has made it difficult for aid groups to prepare for their own evacuations.
President of Iraqi Kurdistan Nechirvan Barzani is set to postpone the region’s Parliamentary elections by at least three months.
Blinken meets with PM Netanyahu in Israel, says Hamas is only reason cease-fire/hostage release deal won't be achieved ■ Israeli delegation landed in Cairo to continue truce negotiations ■ Wording of Egypt's cease-fire proposal reportedly doesn't include Israeli commitment not
Hundreds of protesters who took part in May Day demonstrations in Istanbul on Wednesday were arrested, as protesters clashed with police.
An activist group said over 1,000 workers have been blockading the UK Trade Department in London and BAE Systems’ arms factories in Scotland and Wales
In-depth: The demolition of unlicensed homes and businesses in Morocco's coastal villages could drive more young people into perilous migration routes.
The UN's migration agency warned Tuesday that Lebanon could see more Syrian refugees trying to leave the country as donors cut back on aid.
Starbucks on Tuesday lowered its expectations for full-year sales and profits after a disastrous quarter that saw a marked drop-off in customer traffic.
Palestinians displaced by Israel's war on Gaza are holding on to keys from their damaged or destroyed houses as a symbol of one day returning to their homeland.
Six months into Israel's war, the United Nations Mine Action Service estimated the amount of debris in Gaza to be more than that in Ukraine.
Palestinians express concern over a new US aid pier in Gaza, fearing it could lead to US occupation amid Israel's ongoing offensive.
Washington's top diplomat reiterated to Israeli officials that the US was still against an Israeli invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Police used pepper spray and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd.
Turkey has announced that it will join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the world's top court.
Egyptian security forces have reportedly arrested six activists in Alexandria for displaying support for Palestinians.
Book Club: In this first-ever biography of Princess Gulbadan, acclaimed historian Ruby Lal revives the captivating adventures of the daring Mughal Princess.
UCLA's student newspaper and activists have alerted continued violent attacks launched by pro-Israel supporters on the Gaza protest encampment.
Leilani Farha adresses the suspension of funds UNRWA had fallen victim of earlier this year, as it appears that Israel's accusations were unfounded afterall.
Leaked documents obtained by the BBC have suggested that the Iranian security forces 'sexually assaulted and killed' Nika Shakarami.