Middle East
US tells diplomats to refuse most visas for Palestinian passport holders
September 1, 2025
US tells diplomats to refuse most visas for Palestinian passport holders
The US State Department has instructed its diplomats to refuse most visas for Palestinian passport holders, whether they live in…
Huthis storm UN buildings in Yemeni capital after Israel killed PM and other ministers
September 1, 2025
Huthis storm UN buildings in Yemeni capital after Israel killed PM and other ministers
Iran-backed Huthi rebels stormed the offices of two United Nations agencies in the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday, a day…
Global media outlets unite to protest Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza
September 1, 2025
Global media outlets unite to protest Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza
Multiple media outlets are coordinating a large-scale protest on Monday to demand Israel stop the killing of journalists in Gaza…
Rescuers scramble to reach victims after hundreds killed as earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan
September 1, 2025
Rescuers scramble to reach victims after hundreds killed as earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands left injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan’s mountainous eastern region on…
Ceasefire deal not on agenda with Israel’s security cabinet set to discuss looming Gaza City offensive
August 31, 2025
Ceasefire deal not on agenda with Israel’s security cabinet set to discuss looming Gaza City offensive
Tel Aviv — The Israeli security cabinet is set to convene today to review plans for seizing control of Gaza…
US announces it will deny visa to Palestinian Authority president and other officials ahead of UN General Assembly
August 31, 2025
US announces it will deny visa to Palestinian Authority president and other officials ahead of UN General Assembly
The United States is denying a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for next month’s UN General Assembly –…
Yemen’s Huthis say prime minister of rebel-controlled government killed in Israeli airstrike
August 31, 2025
Yemen’s Huthis say prime minister of rebel-controlled government killed in Israeli airstrike
Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Saturday vowed to take revenge for the killing of their prime minister and other political leaders…
Israel to halt airdrops ahead of Gaza City offensive as Red Cross calls mass evacuation ‘impossible’
August 30, 2025
Israel to halt airdrops ahead of Gaza City offensive as Red Cross calls mass evacuation ‘impossible’
Israel is set to halt airdrops over Gaza City and reduce the entry of relief trucks ahead of a major…
UN votes to end its peacekeeping force in Lebanon next year after nearly 5 decades
August 30, 2025
UN votes to end its peacekeeping force in Lebanon next year after nearly 5 decades
United Nations AP — The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to terminate the UN peacekeeping force in southern…
Israel declares Gaza City a ‘dangerous combat zone’ as it recovers remains of two hostages
August 30, 2025
Israel declares Gaza City a ‘dangerous combat zone’ as it recovers remains of two hostages
Israel’s military declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” ahead of a major assault, as it recovered the body of…