Calls for Gaza mass grave probe amid fears of Rafah invasion
Israeli airstrikes continue to target Rafah on its second day, while Israel says its "moving ahead" with plans for a ground operation.
Israeli airstrikes continue to target Rafah on its second day, while Israel says its "moving ahead" with plans for a ground operation.
Sudan's war reached its grim one-year mark as Sudanese women face horrific levels of sexual violence, with these chilling stories only the tip of the iceberg.
Malala Yousafzai condemned Israel and reaffirmed her support for Palestinians in Gaza following backlash over a Broadway musical.
The US has said it wanted answers from Israel regarding mass graves discovered at two hospitals in Gaza which were destroyed by Israeli forces.
Several bodies of migrants who tried crossing the Mediterranean have been found off the coast of Djerba island in Tunisia this week, authorities say.
Algeria signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Qatar to build a cattle-breeding farm in the North African country that will help it meet local demands.
A pro-Kurdish party in Turkey has been warned that it could face closure if it does not distance itself from Kurdish militants deemed terrorists by Ankara.
The US has warned of a looming offensive in Al-Fashir, North Darfur, which until this month had largely been spared from Sudan's year-long war.
Iraq executed 11 people convicted of belonging to the Islamic State group, amid condemnation from Amnesty over what it called a "lack of transparency".
Palestinian woman Reem Zidan had been searching for her son for months, and finally found his body on Wednesday as a bulldozer unearthed human remains outside a Gaza hospital. "They told me to move away, but I said, 'my son is on the bulldozer'," Zidan told AFP from the
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to create a 'united front' against militants based in Afghanistan, which continue to pose a threat to both countries.
Due to a series of Israeli airstrikes which have killed some of its top commanders, Iran has cut down its forces in Syria.
Toomaj Salehi is the latest musical artist to be sentenced in relation to the 2022 anti-government protests in Iran.
Demonstrators arrested on Tuesday in Egypt during a solidarity rally for women in Gaza and Sudan were released on Wednesday.
Israel's far-right finance minister is reportedly pushing to legalize 68 outposts during a time of rising settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
The American fried chicken chain opened its first branch in the North African country to pro-Palestinian demonstrators charging it with ties to Israel and urging a boycott
Palestinian militant group Hamas released Wednesday a video of an Israeli-American man held hostage in Gaza who is seen alive and saying that the captives are living "in hell". He identifies himself as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, one of the hostages abducted from the Nova music
IDF chief Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly discussed with their Egyptian counterpart Israel's plan to enter Rafah, and also the possibility of restarting negotiations for a hostage deal.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has faced backlash for calling Muslims "infiltrators" at an election rally in India.
The German president’s visit, marking the centennial of diplomatic ties between Turkey and Germany, came during a challenging time for Ankara-Berlin relations, given the wide gap over the Israel-Hamas war.
The exotic cats have been saved from extinction by a research and breeding center.
Hundreds of Israeli extremists entered the holy site, under the protection of Israeli police, official Palestinian media reported.
Israel's Amichai Chikli said if he were an American, he would ‘vote for Trump and Republicans’ after US congress approved $4 billion in military aid to Israel.
Greece and Libya were hit with major storms which carried sand from the Sahara desert and blanketed cities in a yellow-orange haze
Analysis: Egypt's weakened role stems from an economic crisis, a military elite concerned with survival, and a crony network that seeks financial gain.
Germany steps up its crackdown on all forms of solidarity with Gaza, including a protest camp in Berlin calling for an end to German complicity in the genocide.
Israel said Wednesday it is "moving ahead" with its planned operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite international outcry over fears for the 1.5 million Palestinians sheltering there. "Israel is moving ahead with our operation to target Hamas in Rafah," government
The global fight for reparations is gaining steam, with Black communities uniting behind the cause, writes Richard Sudan.
Canadian police have charged two former UN employees with conspiracy to sell military equipment to Libya
Recent basketball victories in Aleppo underscore the sport's profound impact, bringing joy and unity to a city recovering from tragedy and adversity.
Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida was marking 200 days of Israel's war on Gaza on Tuesday. He also delivered a call to action to Jordanians.
The two countries had active diplomatic exchanges until North Korea sealed its borders in an effort to stave off the pandemic
The United Arab Emirates announced $544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday after last week's record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf state to a standstill. "We learned great lessons in dealing with severe rains," said
Rapper Toomaj Salehi had been convicted of 'corruption on earth', which covers a broad range of offences including those related to Islamic morality.
They dream of rebuilding the Temple, re-instituting animal sacrifices, and a Jewish religious monopoly over one of the world's most contentious, incendiary sites, the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque. Once a fringe movement, its activists are now backed by Itamar Ben-Gvir and other
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas were in a tense standoff with mounted state troopers Wednesday, the latest in a series of confrontations rocking campuses across the United States. As students at the university staged a boisterous walkout
Increasingly confrontational pro-Palestinian rallies by students protesting the death toll from the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted across US college campuses Wednesday, triggering tense faceoffs with police in Texas and California. At New York's Columbia University -- the
Spiraling pro-Palestinian protests that are rocking universities across the United States spread to more campuses Wednesday, triggering suggestions from a senior Republican leader that the National Guard could be brought in. The comments from House Speaker Mike Johnson are
After a tense overnight standoff, Columbia University officials and students appeared to agree to further talks Wednesday on clearing a pro-Palestinian protestor encampment that has paralyzed the New York campus. The prestigious institution is at the core of demonstrations
An uneasy truce was in place between pro-Palestinian student demonstrators and officials at New York's Columbia University Wednesday, after a deadline to forcibly disperse their protest encampment expired. The prestigious institution is at the core of demonstrations spreading
A high-ranking source within Hamas has revealed the group continues to hold at least 30 Israeli officers while confirming Yahya Sinwar, group's leader in Gaza
The companies the fund will target are expected to have high growth potential in attractive sectors, including consumer, health care, logistics and business services, the Bahrain-based alternative asset manager said.
Instead of dismantling the patriarchy, Western feminism’s obsession with shallow appearance has shunned women of colour, writes Tharwa Boulifi.
Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza joined protesters at Columbia University demanding a Gaza ceasefire and divestment from companies linked to Israel.
Opponents of the proposal note that the US has not provided public evidence that shows TikTok sharing US user information with Chinese authorities
The dispersal of the protest has sent shockwaves across the country over the past hours with social media activists and human rights advocates.
The developments in the town of Beit Lahia come after a battle between armed Palestinian elements and Israeli forces a few days ago, according to residents.
The Redbridge Community Action Group said on Monday it was no longer endorsing Leanne Mohamad to be the next MP for London's Ilford North constituency.
More than 400 bodies of Palestinians said to be killed and buried by Israeli forces were discovered within three mass graves, according to local relief workers.