Netanyahu says no Gaza ceasefire until Hamas destroyed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday there could be no permanent ceasefire... Updated 01 Jun, 2024 08:37pm
World Israel pounds Gaza after Biden outlines ceasefire plan RAFAH: Israeli forces hammered Rafah in southern Gaza with tanks and artillery Saturday, hours after US President... Published 01 Jun, 2024 05:29pm
World 36,379 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: More than 36,379 Palestinians have been confirmed killed and 82,407 have been injured in the Israeli military... Published 01 Jun, 2024 03:23pm
World Slovenia’s government recognises Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval BELGRADE: The Slovenian government on Thursday approved a decision to recognise an independent Palestinian state,... Published 30 May, 2024 07:23pm
World Israel tried to avert Iranian response to embassy attack, Iranian Guards commander says DUBAI: Israel sent messages to Tehran via Egypt that it would “compromise” in Gaza to try to avert an Iranian... Published 30 May, 2024 05:50pm
World 36,224 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: More than 36,224 Palestinians have been killed and 81,777 have been injured in Israeli military offensive on... Published 30 May, 2024 05:17pm
World Egypt’s Sisi calls to ensure Gazans not ‘forcibly displaced’ BEIJING: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday urged the international community to ensure... Published 30 May, 2024 12:58pm
World Xi says China wants to work with Arab states to resolve hot spot issues BEIJING: China wants to work with Arab nations to resolve hot spot issues in ways conducive to upholding fairness,... Published 30 May, 2024 10:14am
World US tells UN: Israel undermines goals with civilian harm in Gaza UNITED NATIONS: Israel must do more to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza and should “remove all barriers to the... Updated 29 May, 2024 10:21pm
World Israel says Gaza war likely to last another seven months as tanks probe Rafah CAIRO: Israel sent tanks on raids into Rafah on Wednesday and said its war on Hamas in Gaza would likely continue... Updated 29 May, 2024 10:23pm
World Yemen’s Houthis target six ships in three seas DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis targeted six ships in three different seas, including the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk... Published 29 May, 2024 06:49pm
World Palestinian minister urges US to press Israel to open Rafah crossing GENEVA: The Palestinian health minister on Wednesday urged the United States to pressure Israel to open the Rafah... Published 29 May, 2024 06:30pm
World Israeli tanks hit evacuation zone west of Rafah, 21 dead, Gaza health officials say Attack comes two days after an Israeli airstrike on another camp stirred global condemnation Updated 28 May, 2024 10:32pm
World Israeli tanks reach centre of Rafah as Security Council to discuss camp blaze RAFAH: Israeli tanks penetrated the heart of Rafah on Tuesday despite global outrage over a strike that set ablaze a... Published 28 May, 2024 05:30pm
World Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognise Palestinian state Three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact that is likely to encourage others to follow suit Updated 28 May, 2024 10:42pm
World Recognising Palestinian statehood ‘essential for reaching peace’: Sanchez MADRID: Recognising Palestinian statehood is an “essential” step for achieving peace in the Middle East, Spanish... Updated 28 May, 2024 12:45pm
World Israeli attack on Rafah tent camp kills 45, prompts global outcry Palestinian families rushed to hospitals to prepare dead for burial after the strike late on Sunday night set tents and rickety metal shelters ablaze Updated 27 May, 2024 09:32pm
World EU set to discuss Rafah mission, Borrell criticises Israel’s Netanyahu BRUSSELS: The European Union aims to agree in principle on Monday to press ahead with an EU border mission at Rafah,... Published 27 May, 2024 01:42pm
World World Court ruling on Gaza is binding, Germany’s Baerbock says BRUSSELS: The World Court ruling urging Israel to immediately halt its military offensive on the southern part of... Published 27 May, 2024 12:54pm
World ICC prosecutor says Israel not ‘akin’ to Hamas LONDON: International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan justified his decision to request arrest warrants for... Published 26 May, 2024 05:19pm
World Hamas armed wing says fired ‘large rocket barrage’ at Tel Aviv GAZA STRIP: The armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas said Sunday it had fired a “large rocket barrage” at Israel’s... Published 26 May, 2024 05:13pm
World Israel official says 'intention' to renew Gaza talks 'this week' OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli official said Saturday the government had an “intention” to renew “this week” talks... Updated 25 May, 2024 07:12pm
World Italy pledges additional 35 million euros of aid for Palestinians ROME: Italy will resume funding for the United Nations’ Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA as part of a 35... Published 25 May, 2024 12:59pm
World Despite UN court orders to halt offensive, Israel’s aggression continues in Rafah RAFAH: Israel bombed the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, on Saturday, a day after the top UN court ordered it to halt... Updated 25 May, 2024 07:20pm
World In landmark ruling, ICJ orders Israel to ‘immediately halt’ offensive in Rafah Development likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel Updated 24 May, 2024 10:31pm
World CIA chief Burns to visit Paris to revive talks on Gaza WASHINGTON: US intelligence chief Bill Burns is expected to hold talks in Paris with representatives of Israel in a... Published 24 May, 2024 05:30pm
World UK police arrest 16 at Oxford University pro-Palestinian protest LONDON: UK police have arrested 16 people at a protest organised by a pro-Palestinian student group at Oxford... Updated 24 May, 2024 05:36pm
World Israel warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ties with countries recognising Palestinian state OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Israel’s ties with Ireland, Norway and Spain will... Published 23 May, 2024 07:55pm
World Egypt still committed to Gaza truce talks, say sources CAIRO: Egypt remains committed to helping negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza despite doubts... Published 23 May, 2024 07:04pm
World 35,800 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: More than 35,800 Palestinians have been killed and 80,011 have been injured in Israeli military offensive on... Published 23 May, 2024 06:59pm