Middle East
‘Pivotal moment’ for Lebanon as cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah amid growing US pressure
September 6, 2025
‘Pivotal moment’ for Lebanon as cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah amid growing US pressure
The Lebanese government welcomed a plan presented by the army on Friday to disarm Hezbollah, the country’s most formidable military…
Hamas releases video of hostages in Gaza City as Israeli military advances
September 5, 2025
Hamas releases video of hostages in Gaza City as Israeli military advances
Hamas on Friday released a video of two hostages being driven around Gaza City, in a move apparently aimed at…
$150 for a wave: the Abu Dhabi wave pool targeting the ultra-rich
September 4, 2025
$150 for a wave: the Abu Dhabi wave pool targeting the ultra-rich
Abu Dhabi has many of the things that surfers hunt for in their quest for perfect waves: warm weather, year-round…
Six charged with terrorism in England linked to organizing protests for banned pro-Palestine group
September 4, 2025
Six charged with terrorism in England linked to organizing protests for banned pro-Palestine group
Six people in England have been charged with terrorism offenses in relation to organizing protests and holding Zoom meetings allegedly…
UAE warns Israel’s West Bank annexation would cross ‘red line’ and end regional integration efforts
September 4, 2025
UAE warns Israel’s West Bank annexation would cross ‘red line’ and end regional integration efforts
Israel’s annexation of any part of the occupied West Bank would be a “red line” that would “end the pursuit…
Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza
September 3, 2025
Flotilla leaves Barcelona in biggest attempt yet to break Israeli blockade of Gaza
Barcelona AP — A flotilla of ships departed from Barcelona to the Gaza Strip Sunday with humanitarian aid and activists…
Rift between Netanyahu and Israel’s military deepens over assault on Gaza City
September 3, 2025
Rift between Netanyahu and Israel’s military deepens over assault on Gaza City
Tensions between Israel’s military and political leadership have sharply escalated over the past week, with the military chief directly confronting…
Taliban calls for foreign help after deadly Afghanistan earthquake. Here’s what we know
September 2, 2025
Taliban calls for foreign help after deadly Afghanistan earthquake. Here’s what we know
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have called for international help after a huge earthquake killed hundreds of people and leveled entire villages,…
Over 1,000 killed in landslide in western Sudan village, armed group says
September 2, 2025
Over 1,000 killed in landslide in western Sudan village, armed group says
Reuters — At least 1,000 people were killed in a landslide that destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area…
Israel considers West Bank annexation as Palestinian statehood recognition gains momentum
September 2, 2025
Israel considers West Bank annexation as Palestinian statehood recognition gains momentum
Israel is weighing the annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, three Israeli officials said, just as several Western…