Middle East
Hostage families call for nationwide strike as Israel prepares to escalate war
August 12, 2025
Hostage families call for nationwide strike as Israel prepares to escalate war
Jerusalem — Families of Israeli hostages kept captive in Gaza are calling for a nationwide general strike next Sunday, in…
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog official will visit country for talks, but no inspections planned
August 12, 2025
Iran says UN nuclear watchdog official will visit country for talks, but no inspections planned
Reuters — A senior official from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will fly to Iran for talks on Monday, but…
Madonna asks Pope Leo to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
August 12, 2025
Madonna asks Pope Leo to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
Madonna has urged Pope Leo to visit Gaza in a humanitarian mission to help starving Palestinian children, saying “there is…
Anas Al-Sharif became the face of the war in Gaza for millions. Then Israel killed him
August 12, 2025
Anas Al-Sharif became the face of the war in Gaza for millions. Then Israel killed him
As a ceasefire in Gaza took hold in January, Anas Al-Sharif began removing his protective gear live on television, piece…
Australia will recognize Palestinian statehood
August 11, 2025
Australia will recognize Palestinian statehood
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today that his country will recognize a Palestinian state in September, joining a growing…
Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif’s “will and final message” published after his death
August 11, 2025
Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif’s “will and final message” published after his death
Shortly after his death, a post appeared on Al Jazeera correspondent’s Anas Al-Sharif’s X account containing what was described as…
Who were the Al-Jazeera correspondents killed by the Israeli army in Gaza?
August 11, 2025
Who were the Al-Jazeera correspondents killed by the Israeli army in Gaza?
Al Jazeera announced on Sunday evening that two of its correspondents, Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqea, were killed by Israeli…
Israeli strike kills multiple journalists in Gaza, including prominent Al Jazeera reporters, network says
August 11, 2025
Israeli strike kills multiple journalists in Gaza, including prominent Al Jazeera reporters, network says
Jerusalem — An Israeli strike in Gaza City late Sunday night killed seven people including at least four journalists from the…
Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover as UN warns of ‘calamity’ and international condemnation grows
August 11, 2025
Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover as UN warns of ‘calamity’ and international condemnation grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his planned military takeover of Gaza City in the face of growing international condemnation and…
Trump says Qatari jet could be ready for use as Air Force One in 6 months. Experts are deeply skeptical
August 10, 2025
Trump says Qatari jet could be ready for use as Air Force One in 6 months. Experts are deeply skeptical
President Donald Trump told reporters last month the donated Qatari jet could be ready for his use as Air Force…