US judge threatens contempt charges against Trump for violating gag order
Former US President Donald Trump faces a potential contempt charge as a United States judge, Justice Arthur Engoron, has sternly...
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US judge threatens contempt charges against Trump for violating gag order
Former US President Donald Trump faces a potential contempt charge as a United States judge, Justice Arthur Engoron, has sternly...
Exiled former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif arrives home for comeback bid
Three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif arrived back in Pakistan Saturday after four years of self-imposed exile, primed to make a...
Pakistan ‘put arms around’ Mir after catch blunder, says Morkel
Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Saturday said the whole team will "put their arms around" Usama Mir after his...
First of 20 aid trucks enter besieged Gaza from Egypt
The first of 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered the war-torn and besieged Gaza Strip on Saturday through the Rafah...
Israel-Hamas war: What risks face the energy sector?
The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas could further strain global oil and gas supplies, already disrupted by Russia's...
Biden requests $106 billion national security package, including Ukraine, Israel funds
In a significant development on Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden urgently requested a $106 billion national security package, which includes...
Macron praises Qatar’s role in securing release of US hostages held by Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron commended the crucial role played by Qatar in securing the release of two American hostages held...
Lebanon national carrier halves flights amid fears of Israel war
Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), announced a significant reduction in its flight operations as ongoing tensions along the...
Saudi Arabia to host UNWTO General Assembly in 2025
Saudi Arabia has been chosen as the host country for the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism...
Missiles strike Ain Al-Asad air base in western Iraq
In a recent incident, unidentified drones and missiles targeted the Ain Al-Asad air base, a facility housing US and coalition...
Bomb, death threats force relocation of Muslim group’s annual banquet
A national Muslim civil rights group, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), announced on Thursday its decision to relocate its...
Historic GCC-ASEAN Summit in Saudi Arabia strengthens regional ties
Leaders from Southeast Asia have converged on the Saudi capital for the historic Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Gulf Cooperation Council...
Egypt’s Sisi rejects Gaza refugee influx, blames Israel for aid block
Egypt's president said Wednesday he would not allow any mass influx of refugees from Gaza, saying it would set a...
Belgium, Sweden want tougher powers to expel irregular migrants
The Belgian and Swedish prime ministers on Wednesday called for better border controls and more coordinated powers in the European...
Angry protests across Muslim world after Gaza hospital strike
Thousands rallied across the Arab and Muslim world on Wednesday to protest the deaths of hundreds of people in a...
Israelis near Gaza decry lack of help as long war looms
Israelis living in border communities near the Gaza Strip are bracing for a long and hard war with Hamas --...
Pakistan state airline grounds dozens of flights over fuel bills
Pakistan's embattled national airline carrier this week cancelled dozens of domestic and international flights because it could not afford to...
Gaza-Israel conflict: Opportunity and risk for Russia’s Putin
The conflict between Hamas and Israel is both an opportunity and a risk for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has...
Exchange of fire on Israel-Lebanon border amid Gaza war
The Israeli army said on Wednesday it had "thwarted a terrorist cell" in Lebanon, accusing unidentified militants across the border...
Egyptian President invites Iraqi PM to attend urgent summit on Gaza
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, was formally invited by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to participate in an...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital
Saudi Arabia has decried the heinous act committed by Israeli forces, accusing them of targeting the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in...
Turkey extends Iraq cross-border operations by two years
Turkey's parliament has voted to extend the military's authorization for cross-border operations into Iraq and Syria for an additional two...
Israeli military urges northern Gaza residents to evacuate South amid escalating tensions
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a renewed call for residents of the northern Gaza Strip and Gaza City...
Hamas releases first video of hostage in Gaza
Hamas has unveiled a video showcasing one of their hostages in the Gaza Strip. The brief clip features 21-year-old Mia...
Iraqi Foreign Minister urges unified front to halt Israeli violations against Palestinians
Fuad Hussein, the Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for a unified international stance to put an end to...
Iraq hosts 39th Council of Arab Ministers of Justice, urgent calls for Gaza humanitarian aid
The 39th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice commenced on Monday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, as...
Iraqi PM Al-Sudani holds urgent phone call with US President Biden to address escalating Gaza crisis
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani engaged in a crucial telephone conversation with United States President Joe Biden, focusing on...
India’s Supreme Court rejects legalization of same-sex marriage, emphasizes LGBTQ rights
India's highest court has declined to legally recognize same-sex marriages, disappointing campaigners seeking equal rights for the LGBTQ community under...
China hosts BRI summit amid Israel-Gaza war shadow
China has planned to host a forum attended by representatives from 130 countries, but the Israel-Gaza war casts a shadow...
Iraqi Foreign Minister holds talks with EU ambassador on Israeli actions in Gaza
The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, engaged in discussions on the latest developments in Palestine with the Ambassador...
Massive rally in Baghdad demonstrates overwhelming support for Palestine
In a remarkable display of unity and support for Palestinians, an estimated 500,000 Iraqis gathered in the heart of Baghdad,...
Iraq, Gazprom examine potential oil and gas partnerships
Senior Iraqi officials, led by Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul-Ghani, have converged in Moscow to discuss potential collaborations with Gazprom, the...
Identifying Hamas victims is a new ordeal for Israel
When Rabbi Israel Weiss opens the doors of the refrigerated containers holding the bodies of hundreds of victims of the...
Identifying Hamas victims is a new ordeal for Israel
When Rabbi Israel Weiss opens the doors of the refrigerated containers holding the bodies of hundreds of victims of the...
OIC meeting convenes in Jeddah to address Gaza crisis
In response to the escalating military situation in Gaza and its surrounding areas, as well as the growing threats to...
Iraqi Parliament Speaker calls for international assistance to address humanitarian needs in Gaza
The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, reaffirmed Iraq's unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause, urging the international community...
Saudi Arabia calls for urgent OIC Ministerial Meeting in Jeddah to address Gaza crisis
In response to the escalating military situation and the threat to defenseless civilians in Gaza, Saudi Arabia has issued a...
Saudi Arabia cracks down on illegal immigration with massive week-long operation
Saudi Arabia has taken firm action against illegal immigration, apprehending a staggering 16,790 individuals within a single week. This crackdown,...
Escalation in Israel-Hamas conflict prompts evacuations, concerns for civilians
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a warning to civilians in the densely populated northern half of the Gaza...
What we know about the hostages Hamas is holding
Hamas militants seized about 120 hostages when they unleashed a surprise attack on Israel and gunned down more than 1,300...
In war, Israel protest movement morphs into relief effort
Volunteers toiled away at Tel Aviv's convention centre, doing "anything our government fails to", said an Israeli protest leader who...
‘Never thought I’d play at World Cup,’ says rickshaw driver’s son Siraj
Paceman Mohammed Siraj feared his humble roots as the son of an auto-rickshaw driver would shatter his dreams of playing...
Uprooted Palestinians gather in southern Gaza without food or shelter
Thousands of Palestinians have gathered in the south of the Gaza Strip, laying out beds on the streets after UN-run...
Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd – reports
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn a bid to buy Manchester United, the BBC reported on...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march outside White House
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the US capital on Saturday, marching past the White House to chants of "Free...
Hamas attacks shatter Israel’s kibbutz ideal
When the sirens wail at the Sha'ar HaGolan kibbutz, there is total panic -- and not just from those who...
At IMF-World Bank talks, small steps in climate finance
The IMF and World Bank have been holding their first annual meetings in Africa in 50 years under pressure to...
Rohit says India in nice ‘rhythm’ ahead of Pakistan clash
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said the team remains confident going into a "massive" World Cup clash with arch-rivals...
Main opposition hopeful abandons run for Egypt presidency
Egyptian opposition politician Ahmed al-Tantawi announced on Friday he was abandoning his bid for the presidency after weeks of alleging...
WHO says Gaza mass evacuation would be ‘disastrous’
The World Health Organization said Friday that a mass evacuation of the northern Gaza Strip would be "disastrous" for hospital...
With Gaza under fire, tensions run high in Jerusalem’s Old City
Tensions ran high in Jerusalem Old City on the Muslim day of prayer and rest Friday, as Israel's nearly week-old...
Bangladesh need more ‘responsibility’ to survive at World Cup
Bangladesh need to start batting with more "responsibility" if they are to keep their World Cup hopes alive, said vice-captain...
In Israel, a burial under rocket fire and a call to spare Gaza
In Kibbutz Na'an, near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, Yaakov Godo stood in front of the coffin of his son,...
Israel, Gaza bloodshed divides the world, isolates West
The global response to the bloodshed in Israel and Gaza has revealed deep divisions, with Western countries increasingly isolated on...
Hollywood condemns ‘evil’ of Hamas after Israel attack
Hundreds of Hollywood celebrities signed an open letter Thursday condemning the "barbaric acts" of Hamas fighters who murdered and abducted...
‘The horror’: Israeli collecting corpses near Gaza
Yossi Landau has spent decades collecting corpses in Israel, but he almost reached breaking point recovering the remains of people...
‘The horror’: Israeli collecting corpses near Gaza
Yossi Landau has spent decades collecting corpses in Israel, but he almost reached breaking point recovering the remains of people...
Pakistan target ending World Cup jinx against India
Buoyed by a record run chase, Babar Azam's Pakistan are on the hunt for their first ever World Cup win...
Hamas hostage-taking presents Israel with familiar but tough dilemma
Israel has throughout its history been targeted by hostage-taking in standoffs resolved by both force and diplomacy, but the mass...