Hasan Hadi, the first filmmaker from Iraq to be selected for the prestigious Cannes Festival, said economic embargoes like those imposed in his childhood under Saddam Hussein did not work. "Sanctions empower dictators," he told AFP, as they concentrate scant resources in their
Trump reportedly wants to move Gazans to the North African state in exchange for billions of dollars – an improbable move, as Libya has been embroiled in a bloody civil war for over a decade. That leaves Israel with the dangerous burden of handling administration in the Strip
Syria on Saturday announced the formation of a national commission for missing persons and another for transitional justice, more than five months after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. Syria's new authorities have pledged justice for victims of atrocities
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with riot police in Basel as the Swiss city hosted the Eurovision Song Contest Saturday, AFP journalists at the scene witnessed. Protesters demonstrating against Israel's participation in the contest while it ramps up its war in Gaza
Italy's foreign minister said, 'We no longer want to see Palestinians suffer,' while Germany warned Israel's Gaza offensive could 'endanger' hostages, including nine of its nationals. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump vowed to address Gaza's starvation
All three pillars of hope for the Palestinians have collapsed: armed struggle has lost legitimacy, state negotiations have stalled, and faith in the international community has faded. Now, they face one question: 'Where do we go from here?'
Three Iranian men appeared in a London court Saturday charged with spying for Iran's intelligence services, as the UK interior ministry said they had arrived "by irregular means including small boats". Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vowed to boost national security powers
Officials confirmed that Hamas and Israel are indirectly discussing a two-month cease-fire, followed by talks for a permanent truce. Both sides returned to the table as the IDF launched massive strikes in Gaza alongside an expanded ground offensive
Syria's new rulers maintained ties with Russia even after Assad flew to Moscow, causing EU states seeking to limit Russia's influence amid the war in Ukraine discomfort. In February, the EU suspended sanctions on Syria, allowing currency printing
Israel's military said it killed a local Hezbollah commander on Saturday in south Lebanon, where authorities reported one dead in the fourth Israeli strike within days despite a November ceasefire. Lebanon's health ministry said one person was killed in an Israeli "drone