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2,500 migrants dead or missing in Mediterranean in 2023: UN
UN High Commissioner for Refugees official said at least 2,500 migrants lost their lives or went missing as they attempted to reach Europe across the Mediterranean.
Two killed in Rotterdam twin shootings
The Dutch police arrested a suspect responsible for two separate shootings in Rotterdam. At least two people lost their lives in the armed attacks.
East Libya strongman in Moscow talks with Putin
Military strongman Khalifa Haftar, whose forces dominate eastern Libya, held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday, his forces and the Kremlin said. Haftar, who sponsors a rival administration to Libya's UN-backed government in Tripoli, has long
East Libya strongman Haftar meets Putin on Russia visit
Military strongman Khalifa Haftar, whose forces dominate eastern Libya, held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday, his forces and the Kremlin said. Haftar, who sponsors a rival administration to Libya's UN-backed government in Tripoli, has long
Turkey's court upholds Kavala's life sentence
Osman Kavala was unsuccessful in overturning the life sentence laid against him. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole in April 2022.
Turkey’s appeals court upholds life sentence for Osman Kavala, four others
The trial and ensuing sentences have turned into a symbol of Turkey’s democratic backsliding and erosion of judiciary independence.
Sudan clashes: US imposes new sanctions over instability
The US has imposed sanctions on a number occasions over the conflict in Sudan, which has killed and displaced thousands of people.
Mysterious fire at Iran's Defense Ministry site north of Tehran
The second such fire in less than a week comes amid high tensions between the United States and Iran, though details surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Turkey urged by France to deliver on Sweden NATO bid
Turkey, despite lifting its veto against Sweden's entry into NATO, has been slow to ratify the Scandinavian country's membership.
El Al to boost NY flights amid controversial Visa Program
The Visa Waiver Program, allowing Israelis to travel to the US without a visa, has prompted the increase of El Al flights to the US.
US accuses Iran’s IRGC of harassing helicopter over the Gulf
The first reported tense interaction between the US Navy and Iran's naval forces comes just days after Bahraini soldiers were killed in a drone attack attributed to Yemen's Houthi rebels, who receive arms from Iran.
Sen. Cardin 'looking at options' as calls grow to block US military aid to Egypt
Sen. Ben Cardin told reporters on Thursday he expects to make a decision soon on whether to use his new authority as Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman to hold up a fraction of Egypt's annual military assistance.
Lebanese-Armenians protest at Azeri embassy over Karabakh
Angry over the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh, Lebanese protesters of Armenian descent demonstrated outside the Azeri embassy, briefly clashing with security forces.
Academie Francaise, guardian of French language, gets new leader
"The Immortals" have spoken: the 388-year-old Academie Francaise, custodian and promoter of the French language, has a new leader in the form of author Amin Maalouf. The French-Lebanese writer, 74, becomes only the 33rd person to occupy the post of "perpetual secretary" since
New Hezbollah museum puts spotlight on Syria intervention
In-depth: The newly opened museum in Baalbek showcases Hezbollah's military intervention in Syria. Analysts say it is part of a strategy to define the group's role in the region and influence its domestic image among supporters.
Libya: 2 arrested over expired medicine for Derna survivors
Two officials at Libya's national oil company have been arrested for links to a scandal which saw expired medication being handed to survivors of the catastrophic floods this month.
Sophia Al-Maria: The girl who fell to earth
We take a deeper look at the life and work of Qatari-American writer and artist Sophia Al-Maria.
Germany defends migrant NGO funding against Italian complaint
Charities rescuing migrants stranded in the Mediterranean play a vital role in saving lives, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock insisted Thursday, amid a spat with Italy over Berlin's funding for such organisations. Baerbock told a joint news conference with Italian
Egyptian man kills woman for rejecting marriage proposal
The killing is the latest in a rising wave of violence against women in Egypt.
Saudi Arabia and China to hold joint naval training as ties deepen
With energy and business ties rapidly improving between Saudi Arabia and China, the two countries have agreed to a second joint naval exercise.
Ahmadi graves in Pakistan attacked in 'hate campaign'
The Ahmadi community in Pakistan has faced persecution for many years, with a rise in vandalism of religious sites and graves.
Oil giant Saudi Aramco announces first global LNG deal
The LNG investment marks another step towards Saudi Arabia's economic expansion beyond oil production.
Cyprus says Lebanon needs EU aid to deal with refugee influx
Cyprus urges EU support for Lebanon to address the influx of Syrian refugees and secure coastal borders.
The making of my Palestine solidarity through poetry
Growing up in Turkey, Burak Elmalı reflects on his earliest encounters with the Palestinian cause through Turkish literature, and the messages of resilience, solidarity, and unity that continue to resonate today.
What do Moroccan women expect from new family code reform?
Moroccan women activists have high hopes for new reform to end gender-based injustices in marriage, divorce and inheritance laws - Though pictures of the male-dominated reform committee have hampered their enthusiasm.
Saudi Arabia, China to hold joint naval drills next month
The Saudi-Chinese naval drills, called "Blue Sword 2023", will take place in China's southern province of Guangdong in next month.
Turkey 'mistakenly' deports Moroccan man to Syria
A Moroccan national who was sent to Syria from Turkey has been brought back to the latter country after the "mistake".
Iran says it 'successfully' launched new military satellite
"The Nour-3 imaging satellite was successfully placed in orbit 450 kilometres (280 miles) above earth, according to the ministry of telecommunications.
Germany and Israel sign 'historic' missile shield deal
Germany on Thursday signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 hypersonic missile system that will become a key part of Europe's defence against air attack. The signing of the deal was a "historic day" for both countries, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said at a
US imposes sanctions on Iranian drone procurement network
The US Treasury said it put sanctions on five entities and two people who were part of a network helping procure sensitive parts for Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programme.
Palestinians protesting on Gaza border announce freeze after two weeks of violent rallies
The protesters' announcement comes after intervention by mediators, who Palestinians say will step up efforts to stop punitive measures against Palestinian prisoners and 'provocations' at the Temple Mount
Was Ibn Khaldun really the founder of the social sciences?
Ibn Khaldun is often called the father of the social sciences. But his legacy extends far beyond that title and is influential to other disciplines, including economics and political science. We trace his legacy, from Karl Marx to Adam Smith.
Egypt aiming to double the number of tourists by 2028
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism said it aims to reach 30 million visitors by 2028, as the country continues to recover from pandemic fallout and the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Saudi Aramco makes first global LNG investment with US MidOcean stake
MidOcean Energy is in the midst of buying interests in four LNG projects in Australia as part of its growth strategy.
Dmitry Syty: The man running Wagner business ops in Africa
A young Russian man maintaining Wagner's business interests in Africa has come to the spotlight following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin
Israel tightens entry restrictions to the Al-Aqsa mosque
The Israeli police have prevented scores of Palestinians from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Thursday morning.
Iraq: Dozens hospitalised after food poisoning at wedding
Around 50 people suffered from food poisoning at a wedding in the Iraqi town of Hawija, a day after more than 100 people were killed in a fire at another wedding
Nagorno-Karabakh to dissolve, ending independence dream
A decree has been signed in Nagorno-Karabakh that the Armenian breakaway territory of Azerbaijan will cease to exist on the first day of 2024, following Baku's victory in the wake of its offensive.
What's at stake in the Iraq-Kuwait maritime border dispute?
Analysis: A recent ruling by Iraq's Supreme Federal Court has cast a cloud of uncertainty over Iraq-Kuwait relations and maritime boundary demarcations in the Khor Abdullah waterway.
Israel, Germany sign $3.5B Arrow 3 deal
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signed a letter of commitment in Berlin for the sale of the advanced Arrow 3 air defense system, signaling a strengthening of ties between Israel and Germany.
Israel top court weighs rules on removing prime minister
Israel's top court heard appeals Thursday against a law restricting how a prime minister can be removed from office, as current premier Benjamin Netanyahu faces protests against the government's judicial overhaul. The hearing got underway as Israel is deeply divided over the
Grief, anger at Iraq mass for victims of wedding fire
Survivors of a fire that tore through an Iraqi wedding and those mourning the at least 100 lives lost filled the pews for a Christian mass Thursday, two days after the disaster. Mourners wept or quietly embraced one another under the arches of the Syriac Catholic church of
New Saudi envoy to Palestine cancels visit to Al-Aqsa
Nayef al-Sudairi, Saudi Arabia's non-resident envoy to Palestine, cancelled a visit to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Palestinian criticism of Riyadh's moves to normalise ties with Israel.
Palestine Writes: Evolving culture of food, art and history
At the Palestine Writes Festival, experts discussed their challenges of working to spread Palestinian culinary culture through storytelling and developing their own twists on their homeland's food.
Israel hears appeal on challenges to law limiting PM removal
The law, passed by the hard-right parliament in March, states that a prime minister can only be removed from power should they be declared unfit for office due to health reasons.
Kashmir's only female football coach has an eye for goals
In Kashmir, passion does not necessarily lead to a profession, especially for girls. Nadiya Nighat, Kashmir's first and only female football coach, has changed attitudes by embracing her love for the sport. Now she has sights on bigger goals.
The geopolitical implications of Nagorno-Karabakh's demise
Analysis: Azerbaijan's swift triumph over Artsakh is a major victory for Turkey's ambitions in the South Caucasus but poses strategic challenges for Russia and Iran, and moral dilemmas for Western powers.
Saudi Arabia’s dream of a ‘New Middle East’ is fatally flawed
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince wants to lead the region to an era of peace and prosperity. His trillions of dollars and his diplomatic drive face enormous odds
