France elections: Jordan Bardella and the far right ‘at the gates of power’
France elections: Jordan Bardella and the far right ‘at the gates of power’ If the National Rally leader becomes prime minister, it would be the first time a far-right government leads France since World War Two MEE and agencies Mon, 07/01/2024 – 10:50 French far-right National Rally (RN) president Jordan Bardella gives a speech during the […]
Saudi Arabia says 1,301 Hajj deaths in extreme heat, mostly unregistered pilgrims
Saudi Arabia says 1,301 Hajj deaths in extreme heat, mostly unregistered pilgrims Official defended Saudi response, saying ‘the state did not fail, but there was a misjudgement on the part of people who did not appreciate the risks’ MEE and agencies Sun, 06/23/2024 – 22:11 Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shade themselves from the sun […]
Gaza war: Hamas video allegedly depicts three captives killed by Israel, including US citizen
Gaza war: Hamas video allegedly depicts three captives killed by Israel, including US citizen The names of those said to be killed were not released, but the video shows what appears to be three unidentifiable corpses with censor bars over their faces MEE and agencies Sun, 06/09/2024 – 19:42 An Israeli military armoured vehicle rolls […]
Israel recommends its citizens to avoid Maldives following passport ban
Israel recommends its citizens to avoid Maldives following passport ban Maldives government says it will ban Israelis from entering country amid escalating public anger over Israel’s war in Gaza MEE and agencies Sun, 06/02/2024 – 18:18 Demonstrators gather to show solidarity with Palestinians during a rally held in the artificial beach region in the capital […]
Gaza War: Netanyahu accepts invitation to address Congress a fourth time
Gaza War: Netanyahu accepts invitation to address Congress a fourth time Majority and minority leaders jointly extended the invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week MEE and agencies Sat, 06/01/2024 – 19:16 Netanyahu will be first foreign leader to speak before both houses of congress four times, his office says (Reuters) Israeli Prime […]
War on Gaza: At least 35 killed in Rafah ‘massacre’ as Israel bombs displaced Palestinians
War on Gaza: At least 35 killed in Rafah ‘massacre’ as Israel bombs displaced Palestinians The strikes took place in Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood, where thousands of people were taking shelter, and came two days after the ICJ ordered Israel to halt its Rafah offensive MEE and agencies Sun, 05/26/2024 – 22:04 A Palestinian girl, wounded […]
Hamas armed wing says fighters killed, captured Israeli soldiers in Gaza
Hamas armed wing says fighters killed, captured Israeli soldiers in Gaza Al Qassam Brigades says its fighters killed, wounded or captured Israeli soldiers during fighting in Jabalia in northern Gaza on Saturday with the Israeli military denying the claim MEE and agencies Sat, 05/25/2024 – 23:25 Israeli soldiers during military operations in the Gaza Strip on […]
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim amid Cairo talks
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim amid Cairo talks A source close to the talks says they are ‘close to collapse’ with both sides blaming each other for the impasse MEE and agencies Sun, 05/05/2024 – 17:55 Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (pictured here in Doha on 20 December 2023) has accused Benjamin Netanyahu of […]
Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as London mayor
Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as London mayor Labour’s Khan increased his margin of victory since the 2021 poll, despite a campaign by the Conservative candidate marked by ‘dog-whistle’ politics and ‘fearmongering’ MEE and agencies Sat, 05/04/2024 – 19:19 Labour’s Sadiq Khan speaks during the declaration for London’s Mayor, at City Hall, London, 4 […]
War on Gaza: Skirmishes at UCLA during weekend of protests on US campuses
War on Gaza: Skirmishes at UCLA during weekend of protests on US campuses Punches thrown between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters at UCLA as protests calling for a ceasefire in Gaza continue to spread to college campuses across the US MEE and agencies Sun, 04/28/2024 – 21:54 Columbia University students participate in an ongoing pro-Palestinian encampment […]