Palestinian Oscar winner speaks on Israeli occupation at UN
Basel Adra told the UN Committee on the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People that conditions for Palestinians are 'changing from worse to worse'.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director speaks at UN on Israeli settlements
Palestinian director Basel Adra, who won an Oscar this year for co-directing a documentary on Israeli violence in the West Bank, sounded the alarm at the UN on Thursday, saying the situation was worsening despite the film's success. Adra was invited to speak by the UN Committee
Trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic
Shock waves also tore through markets around the world in the wake of Trump's Wednesday announcement.
UN, rights groups raise alarm over Sudan extrajudicial killings
The United Nations and rights groups have raised concerns over reports of killings of suspected RSF collaborators in Khartoum.
US approves $400M deal to upgrade Kuwait’s Patriot air defenses
The planned recertification marks Washington’s latest show of military support for Gulf Arab states, as the US prepares for a potential confrontation with Iran over its nuclear enrichment program.
Top US general calls out Houthi-Shabaab ties across Yemen-Somalia strait
The Pentagon has opened the aperture on al-Shabaab in recent months, allowing AFRICOM to ramp up strikes on the al-Qaeda offshoot in the Horn of Africa.
Postwar Gaza plans stall over challenge of disarming Hamas
Hamas is confronting a rare public backlash in Gaza as the death toll mounts from Israel’s bombardment and uncertainty looms over the militant group’s postwar future.
Trump could meet Syrian president in Saudi next month: report
Donald Trump could meet Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa when he travels to Saudi Arabia next month, according to Israeli media reports
Gaza heritage and destruction on display in Paris
A new exhibition opening in Paris on Friday showcases archaeological artifacts from Gaza, once a major commercial crossroads between Asia and Africa, whose heritage has been ravaged by Israel's ongoing onslaught. Around a hundred artifacts, including a 4,000-year-old bowl, a
Israel wants to normalize relations with Lebanon, Foreign Minister Sa'ar says
Sa'ar said that both countries have begun negotiating on the Israeli-Lebanese border and the release of Lebanese prisoners, but stressed that current negotiations are not part of normalization
Algeria: Writer Boualem Sansal appeals against jail term
French-Algerian writer Sansal was arrested in November and stood trial for undermining the country's 'territorial integrity'.
Pro-Israel 'anti-hate' group mocked for doxxing Jewish students
A group claiming to be dedicated to fighting anti-Jewish hatred at Columbia has drawn anger after exposing the names of four pro-Palestinian Jewish students.
Sudan: RSF down military plane in northern Darfur
The RSF's downing of a Sudansese army plane comes after Mohamed Hamdan Daglo said the war against the military was not over.
US Senator criticised for not mentioning Gaza in 25 hour speech
Senator Cory Booker held a record-breaking 25-hour-long speech to protest against the policies of the Trump administration, without mentioning Gaza once
PA breaks silence on 'anti-Hamas' protests in Gaza
The Palestinian Authority has told Hamas that it must respond to the demands of protesters in the Gaza Strip
Syria accuses Israel of destabilisation campaign after attack
The Syrian foreign ministry labelled the attacks as an unjustified escalation and a deliberate attempt to destabilise the country.
Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah as Israel continues massacres
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Rafah as Israel killed 97 people across the Gaza Strip and announced its intention to ‘dissect’ the territory
Israeli FM says indirect US-Iran talks likely, hails 'common objective' with France
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said France shares the same concerns as Israel on the Iranian nuclear plan and predicted that Washington would soon launch indirect talks with Tehran.
OPEC+ members boost output as Trump tariffs bring down oil prices
The US president has been calling on Saudi Arabia and other top oil producers to boost production and bring down prices.
Gaza rescuers say Israeli air strikes in north kill at least 15
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes in the north of the territory killed at least 15 people Thursday, as the military warned residents to leave the area. Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said the strikes targeted several homes in Gaza City's Shujaiya
How Trump's latest tariffs impact the Middle East
Gulf countries were relatively spared, with the US imposing only a 10% tariff, whereas other Middle Eastern nations are facing steeper trade penalties.
US: Trump tariffs on Israel may hit medical equipment, machinery
Some economists are saying that the newly-imposed US tariffs on Israel could harm the country's economic stability and deter foreign investment.
Syria responds to damning Amnesty report on coastal massacre
Syrian interim authorities have said Amnesty International's damning report on the coastal massacres was issued too quickly
Tufts University calls for release of detained Turkish student
Tufts' president said Rumeysa Ozturk must be 'released without delay so that she can return to complete her studies and finish her degree' at the school.
West Bank students struggle with education amid Israeli violence
As cities in the occupied West Bank witness increased Israeli military raids and violence, Palestinian children face severe disruption to their education
The Yemeni diaspora creatives challenging politics through art
From fashion runways to poetry stages, Yemeni creatives in the diaspora are using art as a tool for cultural preservation, political expression, and activism
Israel kills 11 in shelling and airstrikes on Syria
Israeli airstrikes in Syria have killed at least 11 people, after Israeli troops launched an incursion into several areas in the country's south.
Gaza City's Shujaiya faces renewed displacement by Israel
Since March 18, Palestinians in the coastal enclave have faced a dire situation following the Israeli army’s renewed offensive.
Turkey detains 11 after protests calling for economic boycott
Prosecutors in Turkey are accusing those who called for an economic boycott of 'inciting hatred and discrimination'.
Syria's relentless blackouts could be an opportunity for Israeli technology
If Israel wants to keep its northern border quiet and free of Iranian influence, it should work with the new Syrian government to expand energy sources and get its economy back up and running
World leaders condemn Trump's tariffs, some pledge retaliation
World leaders have decried Trump's tariff announcement, with many warning on the dire consequences they will have on the global population and world trade.
No hope for justice if sectarianism is new Syrian state doctrine
A month after sectarian violence erupted on Syria's coast, the Syrian state has yet to recognise the importance of transitional justice, says Joseph Daher.
Turkey detains more than dozen over boycotts as crackdown on celebrities expands
The crackdown against boycott calls is expanding with blocking of social media accounts and removal of actors from TV productions.
Qatar's ties to Netanyahu's office are just one strand of its global power web
Qatar's relations with the U.S. are flourishing under President Trump, and since 2021, its relations with Egypt have warmed as well. While staff in Prime Minister Netanyahu's Office are under investigation for promoting a positive image of the country in exchange for financial
How Tell Mama funding row could impact UK hate crime reporting
Tell Mama’s future hangs in the balance as funding concerns raise fears for victims of anti-Muslim hate, despite government assurances of continued support
Israel army says investigating deadly fire on Gaza ambulances
The Israeli military said Thursday it was investigating an incident in which its troops opened fire on ambulances, claiming to have targeted "terrorists," while the UN reported that 15 medics and humanitarian workers were killed. "The incident from March 23, 2025, in which IDF
Hungary to withdraw from ICC as Israel's Netanyahu visits
Hungary said it will withdraw from the ICC, which seeks to prosecute individuals responsible for the world's gravest crimes, as Netanyahu visits country.
Normalizing ties with Israel? Lebanese journalists dare to raise the question
Hassan Nasrallah's killing, rising anger towards Hezbollah and Trump's return have sparked a shift in Lebanon's media discourse. Is a peace agreement with Israel on the horizon?
Israel bombs Syria, kills scores of Palestinians in Gaza
Israel targeted Palestinians in Khan Younis and Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood, killing dozens of civilians including displaced people sheltering in tents
Gaza: Israel kills over 60 Palestinians, mainly in Gaza City
Israel targeted Palestinians in Khan Younis and Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood, killing dozens of civilians including displaced people sheltering in tents
Gaza: Israel kills over 60 Palestinians amid mass displacement
Israel targeted Palestinians in Khan Younis and Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood, killing dozens of civilians including displaced people sheltering in tents
Gaza: Israel kills over 40 people since dawn
Israel targeted Palestinians in Khan Younis and Gaza City's Shujaiya neighbourhood, killing dozens of civilians including displaced people sheltering in tents
Sudanese refugees in Egypt at risk after drop in UNHCR funding
Thousands of refugees have to pay for their own medical treatment after UNHCR suspended most of its programmes.
Yemen Huthis say one dead as more than 30 strikes hit rebel-held areas
Yemen's Huthis said a strike they blamed on the United States killed a guard at a communications tower on Thursday, among more than 30 strikes on rebel-held parts of the country. There was no immediate statement from Washington, which has carried out a wave of strikes against
Yemen Huthis say one dead as more than 20 strikes hit rebel-held areas
Yemen's Huthis said a strike they blamed on the United States killed a guard at a communications tower on Thursday, as rebel media reported more than 20 strikes before dawn. There was no immediate statement from Washington, which has carried out a wave of strikes against Huthi
Shiny and deadly, unexploded munitions a threat to Gaza children
War has left Gaza littered with unexploded bombs that will take years to clear, with children drawn to metal casings maimed or even killed when they try to pick them up, a demining expert said. Nicholas Orr, a former UK military deminer, told AFP after a mission to the
Israel's Netanyahu arrives in Hungary, defying ICC warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest early Thursday on his first trip to Europe since 2023 and in defiance of the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s arrest warrant against him. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban extended an invitation to Netanyahu
Hungary's 'illiberal' Orban, Israel's staunchest friend in the EU
Hungary's long-standing and deep ties with Israel were on full display Thursday, when nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban received Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest. The relationship with Israel has strengthened since the start of the war in Gaza, which was
Hungary announces ICC withdrawal as Israel's Netanyahu visits
Hungary on Thursday said it will quit the International Criminal Court, just as its Prime Minister Viktor Orban hosted Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, whom the tribunal has accused of war crimes in Gaza. Hungary's announcement that it will start the year-long withdrawal
Syria accuses Israel of deadly destabilisation campaign
Syria accused Israel on Thursday of mounting a deadly destabilisation campaign after a wave of strikes on military targets, including an airport, and a ground incursion killed 13 people. Israel said it responded to fire from gunmen during an operation in southern Syria and