Britain says slavery reparations not on its agenda at Commonwealth summit

A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated that reparations were not on his agenda and they won't be offering an apology at the meeting.

How Israelis are lured into spying for Iran

Israeli authorities have recently caught five alleged espionage rings working for Iran, as Tehran works to target Israeli officials in response to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh on its soil

Gaza could take 350 years to rebuild if blockade remains

A new report looks at how long it would take for Gaza to rebuild its economy, with the author stating the figures are more of a calculation than a prediction.

Iranian general charged in plot to murder US-based dissident

A general in Iran's Revolutionary Guards has been charged in New York in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a dissident Iranian-American journalist, US officials said Tuesday. The target of the alleged assassination plot was not named in unsealed court documents,

Trump-allied group behind Project 2025 unveils plan to crack down on pro-Palestinian activists, antisemitism

'Project Esther,' a document by the architects of the controversial Heritage foundation, says the 'anti-American' protest movement is 'relying on the American Jewish community's complacency.' The document does not address antisemitism on the right

Qatar's emir heads to Berlin for talks aimed at boosting economic ties

Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is set to engage in talks aimed at boosting economic ties with Berlin.

Israeli assault sends terrified Palestinians fleeing north Gaza

Trapped for days as Israeli forces unleashed a sweeping assault, then rounded up and searched by troops who told them to leave, thousands of war-weary Palestinians have fled north Gaza. Online videos verified by AFP showed dozens of displaced Gazans funnelling on Monday into a

Saudi crown prince, Jordan king discuss Mideast de-escalation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Jordan's King Abdullah II held talks in an effort to halt Israel's wars on Gaza and Lebanon, and reduce regional tensions.

Israeli airstrikes destroy Beirut buildings, Health Ministry: 63 killed in past day

Late on Monday, an Israeli airstrike destroyed several buildings in Beirut, across the street from the country's largest public hospital, killing 18 people and wounding at least 60 others. On Tuesday, the IDF leveled a building that it said housed Hezbollah facilities, with no

11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after taking over building at University of Minnesota

University officials said several people were trapped in the building as protesters blocked entry and exit points

U.S. lawmakers demand Israel open Gaza to foreign journalists

In a letter sent on October 21 led by Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA), the lawmakers voiced concern over the ongoing Israeli limitations on press access

How Israel plans to intercept Hezbollah and Iran's elusive drones

Israel's Defense Ministry and private security firms are promoting a new solution to combat kamikaze drones: small, agile drones that intercept with direct hits or deploy nets

Syrian regime includes Turkey's Erdogan in new sanctions list

597 people and 195 organisations were included in the new sanctions list, which includes people and entities inside and outside Syria

Lebanon could recognise Israel if Saudi Arabia does: Israeli FM

Israel's foreign minister has said establishing ties with Saudi Arabia could pave the way to a similar deal with Lebanon, which Israel is currently attacking

Israel military floats ‘humanitarian bubble’ plan for north Gaza

The Israeli military has presented a plan to create “humanitarian bubbles” in north Gaza where vetted Palestinians would handle aid amid criticism.

Russia investigates downed aircraft in Sudan: What we know

A plane allegedly shot down by a Sudanese paramilitary group has shined a light on the web of foreign influence affecting the ongoing war in Sudan.

Iran says neighbours won't allow 'soil or airspace' for attack

Iran's Foreign Minister on Tuesday said Iran's neighbours wouldn't allow the use of their 'soil or airspace' for the attack as Israel weighs retaliation.

Israeli soldier 'can no longer eat meat after killing in Gaza'

An Israeli soldier who likely committed atrocities in Gaza was so traumatised by his actions against Palestinians that he can no longer eat meat

Israeli officials concerned as France to host int'l conference to push for Lebanon cease-fire

Israeli and Iranian representatives have not been invited to the conference scheduled for later this week, which is set to include European and Arab foreign ministers and a senior U.S. official

Israeli port workers receive 'Hezbollah' warning about attack

Israeli port workers in Haifa said they got messages on their phones telling them to leave before a missile hits the area

Blinken urges Israel to reach Gaza truth after Sinwar killing

As Blinken lands in Israel to revive talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, the secretary of state has urged Israel to capitalise on Sinwar's death and end its war.

Blinken urges Israel to reach Gaza truce after Sinwar killing

As Blinken lands in Israel to revive talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, the secretary of state has urged Israel to capitalise on Sinwar's death and end its war.

Blinken urges Israel to 'capitalise' on Sinwar death and reach Gaza truce

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday to seize on the killing of Hamas's leader to work towards a Gaza ceasefire. Blinken also pressed for more aid to be allowed into the Palestinian territory as concerns rise for tens of

Two pro-Israel activists arrested for violent counterprotest at UCLA last spring

The arrests came nearly six months after a group of pro-Israel activists attacked the pro-Palestinian encampment at the school

How Israel is targeting Lebanon’s first responders and medics

Amid Israel's brutal airstrikes in Beirut, emergency workers face deadly risks as they struggle to rescue victims and navigate a healthcare system under attack

US envoy Hochstein’s document for Israel-Lebanon cease-fire: What we know

According to a report by the Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper, the US envoy presented a document that includes several amendments to UN Resolution 1701 as a proposal to end the war in Lebanon, which Lebanese officials have repeatedly refused to change.

US probing leak of classified docs on Israeli plans to strike Iran

The FBI and Pentagon are investigating a leak of classified US intelligence about Israel's plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran. "The FBI is investigating the alleged leak of classified documents and working closely with our partners in the Department of Defense and

FBI probes classified docs leak on Israeli plans to strike Iran

The FBI announced Tuesday it was investigating the alleged leak of classified US intelligence documents about Israel's plans for a retaliatory strike on Iran. Iran has been bracing for a response since it unleashed a wave of close to 200 ballistic missiles on Israel on October

'They only understand force': The deadly racism behind Israel's policy toward the Palestinians

The Israeli conviction that the other side only understands military force, making diplomacy and de-escalation irrelevant, isn't just because the Middle East is a tough neighborhood. It's also partly due to straight-up, old-world racism

A year since Israel killed my family in Gaza, I won't be silent

Ahmed Alnaouq recounts the painful killing of 21 family members a year ago, & explains why this has driven him to speak louder on the plight of Palestinians.

Israel police: 7 arrested over alleged Iran assassinations plot

Israel police said that seven residents of East Jerusalem were arrested over an alleged Iran assassination plot of an Israeli scientist and a city mayor.

Israel police: 7 arrested over alleged Iran assassination plots

Israel police said that seven residents of East Jerusalem were arrested over an alleged Iran assassination plot of an Israeli scientist and a city mayor.

In numbers: How the UK press demonised pro-Palestine protests

In-depth: The New Arab analysed hundreds of headlines by The Sun, the Daily Mail, and The Telegraph on pro-Palestine protests. Not a single one was positive.

Hezbollah claims drone attack on Israeli PM's residence

Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif revealed at a press conference in Beirut that Hezbollah launched the drone attack on the Israeli PM's residence last week.

Niloufar Taghizadeh on filming life of Iranian pop icon Googoosh

Niloufar Taghizadeh discusses her documentary, which explores the life of the Iranian pop star Googoosh and her ties to Iran's history

Israel-Hezbollah war: what is UN resolution 1701?

The United States has said a UN Security Council resolution that ended Israel's war with Hezbollah in 2006 could form the basis of a new ceasefire, though it would need to be better enforced. What is resolution 1701, and what problems were there with its enforcement? - What

Morocco to host France's Macron after shift on Western Sahara

In July, France endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, adding itself to a growing list of countries to align with Rabat's stance.

Egypt slaps travel ban on political activist Hisham Kassem

Egyptian prominent activist and free press defender Hisham Kassem has been a vocal critic of Sisi's regime over the past decade.

Morocco, Polisario reject UN 'two states' plan in W. Sahara

The UN envoy suggested creating an independent state in the southern part, while the rest of the territory would be integrated into Morocco.

Israel 'concerned' by Trump calls for quick end to Gaza war

Israeli officials say they are concerned by Donald Trump's repeated promises that he would make sure the war on Gaza is ended 'quickly'.

Women footballers call on FIFA to drop Saudi Aramco as sponsor

More than 100 female professional footballers from 24 countries have called on the sport's governing body FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco, citing human rights issues and treatment of the LGBTQ+ community as well as environmental concerns. In an open

Meta policy chief for Israel 'censoring' pro-Palestine posts

According to leaked documents, Jordana Cutler has been trying to censor pro-Palestinian posts on Instagram.

Panic in Beirut as Israel threaten attack on capital's hospitals

Military claims and a deadly strike on Monday have brought fears in Lebanon that hospitals could become targets in Israel's offensive

UK Labour Party is fully complicit in the War of Terror in Gaza

Labour's complicity in the genocide in Gaza betrays its progressive credentials and the will of the British people, who stand with Palestine, says Taj Ali.

Independent MP leads push for UK recognition of Palestine

Leicester South MP Shockat Adam has announced a new bill that would see the UK formally recognise Palestinian statehood

Middle East conflict looms over US presidential race

With the US elections in two weeks, tensions in the Middle East loom as Harris and Trump battle tight races.

How Algerian female athletes have made history despite barriers

For years, Algerian female athletes have faced numerous challenges but continue to break barriers and inspire change in sports and society

Qatari emir in Germany to boost economic ties

According to the German chancellery, Scholz will host the emir at Meseberg Castle, with the meeting focusing on deepening energy, trade and regional security ties.

'Question everything': What Haaretz journalists saw on October 7 and after

UN: Palestinian poverty rate doubles to 74.3 percent

The UN Development Programme released a report on Tuesday revealing the poverty rate across Palestine will almost double to 74.3 percent this year.