Middle East
Syria to hold parliamentary ballot in September as first elections since Assad’s removal
August 16, 2025
Syria to hold parliamentary ballot in September as first elections since Assad’s removal
Associated Press — Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September, the head of a body tasked with organizing the election…
Video of far-right Israeli minister taunting imprisoned Palestinian leader sparks outrage
August 16, 2025
Video of far-right Israeli minister taunting imprisoned Palestinian leader sparks outrage
Israel’s far-right security minister posted video footage of himself taunting the most high-profile Palestinian prisoner while visiting him in jail…
Israel’s West Bank settlement plan could ‘bury’ the prospect of a Palestinian state. Here’s why
August 15, 2025
Israel’s West Bank settlement plan could ‘bury’ the prospect of a Palestinian state. Here’s why
Israel said Thursday it was moving forward with controversial plans to build thousands of new housing units in the occupied…
French president calls for UN mission into Gaza, slams Israel’s plan to expand war
August 14, 2025
French president calls for UN mission into Gaza, slams Israel’s plan to expand war
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for a United Nations “stabilization” mission to protect the civilian population in Gaza…
Israel says it is in talks with several countries about taking in displaced Palestinians
August 14, 2025
Israel says it is in talks with several countries about taking in displaced Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says talks are underway with several countries about taking in Palestinians displaced by the war…
South Sudan denies reports of talks with Israel on resettling Gaza residents
August 14, 2025
South Sudan denies reports of talks with Israel on resettling Gaza residents
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied on Wednesday reports that it is engaging in discussions with Israel to resettle…
U2 members speak out on Gaza: ‘A test of our shared humanity’
August 14, 2025
U2 members speak out on Gaza: ‘A test of our shared humanity’
The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts about the…
Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan
August 14, 2025
Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan
Tel Aviv, Israel AP — Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the…
“Every journalist in Gaza is writing his own obituary,” Al Jazeera director of news says
August 13, 2025
“Every journalist in Gaza is writing his own obituary,” Al Jazeera director of news says
Al Jazeera English’s director of news, Salah Negm, has just said the Israeli strike that killed several of the network’s…
Israel’s Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot,’ New Zealand leader Luxon says
August 13, 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot,’ New Zealand leader Luxon says
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Wednesday that his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot” and that…