Middle East Israel war cabinet to discuss new push for Gaza hostage deal RAFAH, (Palestinian Territories): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to convene his war cabinet Sunday to... Published 27 May, 2024 05:52am
Middle East ‘Strong’ Palestinian Authority needed for Mideast peace: EU’s Borrell BRUSSELS: A “strong” Palestinian Authority is needed to bring peace in the Middle East, EU foreign policy chief... Published 26 May, 2024 08:35pm
Middle East US expected to lift ban on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia: FT The United States is expected to lift a ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, potentially in the... Published 26 May, 2024 07:28pm
Middle East Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says Twelve people travelling on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured during a bout of turbulence,... Published 26 May, 2024 07:10pm
MENA 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
Middle East 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
MENA Aid trucks expected to start entering Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing CAIRO: About 200 aid trucks, including four fuel trucks, are expected to enter Gaza on Sunday through the Kerem... Updated 26 May, 2024 02:25pm
MENA Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive RAFAH: Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to... Updated 26 May, 2024 09:59pm
MENA 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
Middle East 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
Middle East South Africa hails World Court order on Israel’s Rafah assault JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s international relations department on Friday hailed as ground-breaking a ruling by the... Published 24 May, 2024 07:33pm
Middle East 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
MENA There’s no warrant, says Germany’s Scholz when asked about arresting Netanyahu Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to speculate on whether Germany would execute an International Criminal Court arrest... Published 24 May, 2024 06:08pm
MENA 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
Middle East 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
Middle East 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
MENA 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
MENA Gaza civil defence says 26 killed in Israeli air strikes GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said two pre-dawn Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed 26 people in Gaza... Published 23 May, 2024 03:59pm
MENA Ship off Yemen reports missile strike nearby, vessel and crew safe, UKMTO says DUBAI: A merchant ship off the coast of Yemen reported a missile hitting the water nearby, Britain’s sea trade... Published 23 May, 2024 02:43pm
MENA Thousands bid farewell to Iran’s Raisi ahead of burial TEHRAN: Thousands marched in Iran on Thursday on the final day of funeral rites for president Ebrahim Raisi, who... Updated 23 May, 2024 05:28pm
Stocks Most major Gulf bourses drop, Abu Dhabi hits two-year low Most major stock markets in the Gulf slipped on Wednesday amid falling oil prices, with investors awaiting minutes... Published 22 May, 2024 07:38pm
Middle East Israeli aggression in Gaza brings urgency to two-state solution OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than seven months of Israeli aggression after Hamas attacks have highlighted the gulf... Published 22 May, 2024 07:38pm
Middle East 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
MENA Israel revokes order to cut AP live Gaza video feed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel walked back its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed of war-torn... Updated 22 May, 2024 02:29pm
MENA Tens of thousands gather for Raisi funeral procession in Tehran TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the streets of Tehran Wednesday to join the funeral processions of... Updated 22 May, 2024 03:12pm
MENA Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza’s Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces thrust deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza on Tuesday, striking a hospital and destroying... Published 22 May, 2024 10:32am
Middle East Israel shuts down Associated Press live video feed of Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it had shut down an Associated Press live video feed of Gaza on Tuesday, sparking a... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:26pm
MENA Blinken says Gaza truce still possible but set back by ICC move WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that a Gaza ceasefire deal was still possible but he... Published 21 May, 2024 09:06pm
Middle East Israel urges ‘civilised nations’ to spurn any ICC warrants against its leaders JERUSALEM: Israel urges “nations of the civilised world” to oppose the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s... Published 21 May, 2024 06:37pm
Middle East UAE and US to seal more AI deals, UAE minister says DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates and United States will invest more in artificial intelligence as part of a strategic... Published 21 May, 2024 05:23pm
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