Palestinian films ‘more important than ever’, directors say in Cannes CANNES, France: Veteran Palestinian film director Rashid Masharawi was abroad when the Gaza war broke out last year,... Published 23 May, 2024 05:00pm
World Yellen fears ‘humanitarian crisis’ if Israel cuts off Palestinian banks STRESA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Thursday of the risk of a “humanitarian crisis” if Israel cuts off... Published 23 May, 2024 04:57pm
Pakistan JI to take out pro-Palestine ‘million march’ on June 2 KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday announced a pro-Palestine million march to denounce the Gaza genocide by... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
World No two-state solution without dialogue, Berlin says on Palestine recognition BERLIN: A German foreign ministry spokesperson stressed Berlin’s support for a two-state solution on Wednesday,... Published 22 May, 2024 05:48pm
World Saudi praises European countries’ recognition of Palestinian state Says decision by friendly countries affirms international consensus on inherent right of Palestinian people to self-determination Updated 22 May, 2024 10:17pm
World Norway, Ireland, Spain say will recognise Palestinian state OSLO: Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state, prompting... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:51pm
World Israel-Saudi normalisation needs Gaza quiet, discussion of Palestinian rule: US envoy JERUSALEM: Forging formal Israeli-Saudi relations as part of an emerging trilateral deal involving Washington would... Published 21 May, 2024 04:40pm
World 35,562 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7 DUBAI: More than 35,562 Palestinians have been killed and 79,652 injured in the Israeli military offensive on Gaza... Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm
World Israeli forces kill senior Palestinian fighter in Jenin: army RAMALLAH: The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed a senior Palestinian fighter during an air strike on an... Updated 18 May, 2024 04:59pm
Life & Style Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel Dozens of students walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted “free Palestine”... Published 13 May, 2024 04:54pm
World Israeli forces step up aggression on Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp, Rafah CAIRO: Israeli tanks, under cover from heavy fire from air and ground, pushed aggression further into Jabalia in the... Updated 13 May, 2024 05:22pm
World Hamas says Biden remarks on Gaza hostages ‘setback’ for negotiations DOHA: Remarks by US President Joe Biden that a ceasefire in Gaza would be possible if Hamas released its hostages... Published 12 May, 2024 08:50pm
World UN chief calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire, hostage release KUWAIT CITY: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged an immediate halt to the Israel-Hamas war in... Published 12 May, 2024 03:05pm
World Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21st MADRID: Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World Trump accuses Biden of siding with Hamas NEW YORK: Donald Trump accused election rival Joe Biden Thursday of siding with Hamas when he threatened to stop... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership Assembly adopts resolution with 143 votes in favour and nine against - including US and Israel - while 25 countries abstain Published 10 May, 2024 09:47pm
World Slovenia launches Palestine recognition procedure LJUBLJANA: Slovenia’s government on Thursday passed a decree on recognising a Palestine state that will be sent to... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Life & Style Macklemore supports Palestinians, campus protests with new track titled ‘Hind’s Hall’ NEW YORK: Macklemore has released a new song in support of Palestinians that also praises students across the United... Published 08 May, 2024 05:08pm
World Hamas, Israel entrench positions at Gaza truce talks GAZA STRIP: Talks to reach a Gaza truce resumed Sunday, a Hamas source said, but public disagreement between the... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
World Palestinian GDP seen falling 27pc on seven months of war: UNDP WASHINGTON: The Palestinian economy is estimated to shrink by 26.9 percent after seven months of war, with the... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
World Turkey to join South Africa’s genocide case ISTANBUL: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that Turkey would join in South Africa’s ... Updated 02 May, 2024 05:19am
World Police tackle US campus protests as Los Angeles hit by clashes LOS ANGELES: Hundreds of people were arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses as police on Wednesday... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:52pm
Print China says Hamas, Fatah met for talks in Beijing BEIJING: China said Tuesday that Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met in Beijing recently for “in-depth and candid... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:21am
World Gaza ministry says 34,535 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since Oct. 7 CAIRO: More than 34,535 Palestinians have been killed and 77,704 wounded in the Israeli military offensive in the... Published 30 Apr, 2024 05:02pm
Life & Style Palestinian prisoner in Israel wins top fiction prize ABU DHABI: Palestinian writer Basim Khandaqji, jailed 20 years ago in Israel, won a prestigious prize for Arabic... Published 29 Apr, 2024 07:30pm
World Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities BOSTON: Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Print KSA tells summit the world has failed Gaza RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:21am
World Tensions flare at US universities over pro-Palestinian protests NEW YORK: Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:47pm
Pakistan More aid sent to Palestine ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said Pakistan has dispatched its eighth tranche of humanitarian... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
World Abbas says Palestinian Authority will ‘reconsider’ relations with US RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Authority will “reconsider” its relationship with the United States after Washington... Updated 20 Apr, 2024 10:15pm