Malala Yousafzai vows support for Gaza after backlash
Malala Yousafzai condemned Israel and reaffirmed her support for Palestinians in Gaza following backlash over a Broadway musical.
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White House seeks 'answers' from Israel on Gaza mass graves
The US has said it wanted answers from Israel regarding mass graves discovered at two hospitals in Gaza which were destroyed by Israeli forces.
14 migrants found dead off southern Tunisia: official
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 signs $3.5 bn deal with Qatar dairy producer Baladna
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.
Turkey warns pro-Kurdish party it could face moves to ban it
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.
US alarmed by signs of 'imminent offensive' in Sudan's Darfur
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 hangs 11 convicted of 'terrorism': sources
Iraq executed 11 people convicted of belonging to the Islamic State group, amid condemnation from Amnesty over what it called a "lack of transparency".
Gazans search for loved ones as bulldozers unearth bodies near hospital
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, Iran vow 'unified front' against militants
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to create a 'united front' against militants based in Afghanistan, which continue to pose a threat to both countries.
Iran cuts Syria presence after Israeli strikes: monitor
Due to a series of Israeli airstrikes which have killed some of its top commanders, Iran has cut down its forces in Syria.
Iranian rapper Toomaj sentenced to death over protests support
Toomaj Salehi is the latest musical artist to be sentenced in relation to the 2022 anti-government protests in Iran.
Iranian rapper Toomaj sentenced to death over protest support
Toomaj Salehi is the latest musical artist to be sentenced in relation to the 2022 anti-government protests in Iran.
Egypt releases 18 detained at anti-war protest: lawyer
Demonstrators arrested on Tuesday in Egypt during a solidarity rally for women in Gaza and Sudan were released on Wednesday.
US slams Smotrich's 'reckless' effort to legalize West Bank outposts
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.
Algeria's first KFC restaurant closes amid Gaza protests, reopens without logo
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
In Hamas video, US-Israeli hostage says living in Gaza 'hell'
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
Israeli security chiefs in Cairo to discuss possible Rafah invasion
In Egypt, IDF chief Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reportedly discussed Israel's plan to enter Rafah as well as the possibility of restarting negotiations for a hostage deal.
Modi accused of using hate speech against Muslims
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has faced backlash for calling Muslims "infiltrators" at an election rally in India.
Erdogan and Germany's Steinmeier chuckle over doner kebab as ties grow
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.
Turkey's famed Van cats see birthrates surge
The exotic cats have been saved from extinction by a research and breeding center.
Extremist Israelis storm, perform rituals at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Hundreds of Israeli extremists entered the holy site, under the protection of Israeli police, official Palestinian media reported.
Israeli minister sparks outrage for backing Trump over Biden
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 hit with orange sky Sahara desert sandstorm
Greece and Libya were hit with major storms which carried sand from the Sahara desert and blanketed cities in a yellow-orange haze
Why Egypt has been missing in action during the Gaza war
Analysis: Egypt's weakened role stems from an economic crisis, a military elite concerned with survival, and a crony network that seeks financial gain.
Berlin targets Gaza protest camp with bans, police brutality
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 says 'moving ahead' with Rafah operation in Gaza
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
Black people are demanding reparations. It's time to listen
The global fight for reparations is gaining steam, with Black communities uniting behind the cause, writes Richard Sudan.
Ex UN employees charged with selling Chinese drones to Libya
Canadian police have charged two former UN employees with conspiracy to sell military equipment to Libya
Basketball triumph: Reviving Aleppo with new life and hope
Recent basketball victories in Aleppo underscore the sport's profound impact, bringing joy and unity to a city recovering from tragedy and adversity.
Hamas spokesman quotes poem speaking of Israeli 'invaders'
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.
North Korea sends delegation to Iran in a bid to boost ties
The two countries had active diplomatic exchanges until North Korea sealed its borders in an effort to stave off the pandemic
UAE announces $544 mn for rain repairs, says lessons 'learned'
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
Israel's starvation of Gaza 'same' to tactics used in Syria
Activists are comparing Israel's aid blockade into the Gaza strip to the Syrian regime's weaponisation of aid during the civil war.
Iran sentences rapper to death for backing protests: media
Rapper Toomaj Salehi had been convicted of 'corruption on earth', which covers a broad range of offences including those related to Islamic morality.
Explained: The Israeli extremists who want to rebuild the Temple, and the government ministers who back them
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
Texas deploys mounted police as pro-Palestinian student protests spread
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
Tensions rise as US pro-Palestinian student protests spread
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
Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities
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
Columbia vows more talks with pro-Palestinian student protests
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
Columbia officials, pro-Palestinian student protesters find tense truce
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
Gaza: 'Hamas has 30 Israeli officers, Sinwar still leading'
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
Bahrain's Investcorp, China's CIC launch $1B Sino-Gulf investment platform
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.
Why Western feminism fetishises brown women in miniskirts
Instead of dismantling the patriarchy, Western feminism’s obsession with shallow appearance has shunned women of colour, writes Tharwa Boulifi.
Motaz Azaiza joins Columbia University encampment for Gaza
Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza joined protesters at Columbia University demanding a Gaza ceasefire and divestment from companies linked to Israel.
US Senate passes bill that risks total TikTok ban
Opponents of the proposal note that the US has not provided public evidence that shows TikTok sharing US user information with Chinese authorities
Egypt detains 16 women protesting for Sudan, Gaza outside UN
The dispersal of the protest has sent shockwaves across the country over the past hours with social media activists and human rights advocates.
Israel again displaces Palestinian families from north Gaza
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.
UK: Leanne Mohamad team seeks 'unity' after endorsement loss
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.
Over 400 bodies uncovered at mass graves of Gaza hospital
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.