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US judge rules Trump unlawfully cut Harvard University research grants

The decision is a victory for the Ivy League university, which has been locked in a months-long feud with Trump.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜Will happen again’: Rubio hints at more US strikes against drug smugglers

US threats of expanding military attacks across Latin America has alarmed some regional leaders, including in Mexico.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Salesforce lays off thousands despite strong earnings report

The job cuts come as the cloud computing giant doubles down on artificial intelligence.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel intensifies Gaza City attacks as UN warns of 'horrific' consequences for displaced families

Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Netanyahu accuses Israeli protestors calling for hostage deal of being "fascist militias"

Netanyahu accuses Israeli protestors calling for hostage deal of being "fascist militias" Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside prime ministerBenjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem homecalling for a hostage deal, Haaretz repoted on Wednesday. Netanyahu accused the protestors of threatening to murder himand his family, andacting like "fascist militias,"leading to an outcry by the families of hostages. He also...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

India cuts consumption taxes to boost demand after Trump’s tariff blow

Analysts say the cuts in consumer taxes is aimed at boosting demand in the wake of 50% tariffs on Indian goods.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel rejects Hamas's ceasefire statement

Israel rejects Hamas's ceasefire statement Israel rejected Hamas's statement on Wednesday announcing its readiness to reach a ceasefire deal, describing it as "more spin from Hamas that contains nothing new". Hamas has been waiting for Israel's response to a comprehensive cease-fire deal it agreed to several weeks ago – including the establishment of a technocratic government that would control Gaza. Despite this, the...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Film about Hind Rajab leaves audience in tears at Venice Film Festival

Film about Hind Rajab leaves audience in tears at Venice Film Festival A film about a five-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by the Israeli military received a 23 minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday. The Voice of Hind Rajab left much of the audience and cast in tears after the screening. It tells the story of Rajab who fled Gaza City with six of her family members in January 2024 when...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How powerful is China’s military?

Beijing stages its largest military parade ever with dozens of world leaders in attendance.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 15 killed as funicular railcar derails in Portugal’s Lisbon

Crash of the historic Elevador da Gloria funicular is one of Lisbon’s deadliest transport accidents in years.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The Voice of Hind Rajab gets record 23-minute ovation at Venice premiere

The docu-drama, which recounts the final plea of a six-year-old Gaza girl, premieres amid tears.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli forces destroy minaret of mosque in town near Hebron

Israeli forces have bulldozed a minaret under construction for a mosque in the town of Dura, in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Putin and Xi caught on hot mic talking about living to 150

Putin confirms the conversation, saying modern medicine gives hope for longer, healthier lives.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza’s Christians refuse to abandon churches before Israeli attack

Two of Gaza City's churches are in areas where Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave before a planned attack.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Indonesia fires police officer over killing that fuelled protests

The officer was one of seven riding the armoured car that killed a delivery driver, which ignited the mass protests.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Spanish cycling race

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the finish line of stage 11 of the La Vuelta cycling race in Spain.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Formalising apartheid': Smotrich West Bank annexation plans widely condemned

'Formalising apartheid': Smotrich West Bank annexation plans widely condemned Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 18:48 Critics online say Israel's 'mask is finally off' as the finance minister proposes ending any prospect of a Palestinian state Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich displays a map of an area near the settlement of Maale Adumim, a land corridor known as E1, outside Jerusalem in...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Putin waves off Trump’s Russia-China-North Korean conspiracy comments

Vladimir Putin laughed off Donald Trump’s claim that Russia, China and North Korea were conspiring against the US.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

West Bank: Israeli military held Ramallah governor at military checkpoint

West Bank: Israeli military held Ramallah governor at military checkpoint The Israeli military detained Ramallah Governor Laila Ghannam at a military checkpoint, north of Ramallah, on Wednesday, the Ramallah Governorate said in a statement. They held Ghannam at the checkpoint briefly and inspected her vehicle, before releasing her afterwards.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

β€˜Not a single shred of evidence’: Bolsonaro pushes for acquittal in Brazil

Defence lawyers for the ex-president make their final arguments in the closing days of his coup trial in Brazil.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Florida top doctor pushes end to vaccine mandates, likens them to β€˜slavery’

Critics warn Florida's plan to scrap vaccine mandates risks public health, calling it a 'disaster in the making'.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Putin open to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, Kyiv says β€˜unacceptable’

Putin says if such a meeting is worthwhile, adding that Moscow will achieve its goals military if no deal reached.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What does survival look like inside Gaza City?

Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud speaks to The Take from Gaza City as Israel’s takeover intensifies.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Armed Jewish settlers take over Palestinian home in Hebron

Armed Jewish settlers stormed and seized a Palestinian home at the entrance to Hebron’s Old City.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Spanish protestors disrupt cycling race over participation of Israeli team

Spanish protestors disrupt cycling race over participation of Israeli team Demonstrators disrupted Spanish cycling race Vueltaa Espanain Bilbao on Wednesday to protest against an Israeli team being allowed to participate. Protesters held banners and flewPalestinianflags at the start of the race to protestTeam Israel-Premier Tech's participation in the 157.4km long stage 11 race. Vuelta organisers announced that they...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UAE says Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank a 'red line'

UAE says Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank a 'red line' Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 16:45 Rare censure comes as Emirati analysts question whether Abraham Accords allow Israel to achieve 'regional supremacy' Palestinians speak with Israeli soldiers after an elderly woman was injured by them during an Israeli raid on Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on 26 August 2025 (Zain JAAFAR / AFP) Off...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK deputy PM admits underpaying tax as opposition seeks her dismissal

Angela Rayner denies she wanted to dodge the extra tax, adding that she made a 'mistake' following legal advice.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US and EU sanctions have killed 38 million people since 1970

Far from a peaceful tool, these measures weaponise hunger and deprivation to enforce Western dominance.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Arizona State University police sued for forcibly removing protesters' hijabs

Arizona State University police sued for forcibly removing protesters' hijabs Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 15:40 The protesters spent more than 24 hours in jail with their hair exposed despite 'reasonable accommodations' provision Protesters participate in the "Break the Siege on Gaza" protest outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC on 9 August 2025 (Mandel Ngan/AFP) Off Four women who took part in...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Campbell’s sees tariff hit in year ahead as economic uncertainty looms

The maker of the Goldfish snack also plans to stop using artificial dyes by the second half of its 2026 fiscal year.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US court blocks Trump bid to use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

The Fifth Circuit Court is highest court so far to rule against Trump's use of the law to deport Venezuelan migrants.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK Palestine Action ban to be met with 'biggest ever day of defiance'

UK Palestine Action ban to be met with 'biggest ever day of defiance' Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 16:30 Following seven arrests this week, campaigners say that over 1,000 people will stage protest on Saturday Police officers detain a protester at a rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Almost 21,000 children left disabled due to Israel's war on Gaza, UN report finds

Almost 21,000 children left disabled due to Israel's war on Gaza, UN report finds TheUN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilitiessaid on Wednesday that at least 21,000 childrenhave become disabled as a result of injuries sustained during Israel's war on Gaza over the last two years. The report noted that around 40,500 children had suffered war-related injuries since Israel began it's assualt on Gaza in...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Foreign investors on edge over fate of Turkey's opposition leader

Foreign investors on edge over fate of Turkey's opposition leader Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 12:00 A court may remove CHP leader Ozgur Ozel from office and unleash costly economic volatility Long-term investors look at judicial independence, political stability and democratic accountability to safeguard their investments (Reuters/Imago) Off Foreign investors are closely watching a court case that...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel’s Smotrich unveils plan to annex majority of West BankΒ 

Israel’s Smotrich unveils plan to annex majority of West Bank Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:04 The Palestinian Authority will be β€˜destroyed’ if it dares to resist, says finance minister Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a press conference regarding settlements expansion in the occupied West Bank, 14 August 2025 (Ronen Zvulun/Reuters) Off Israel’s finance minister and de facto "governor"...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye