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What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?

The Nipah virus is particularly deadly and has spread following transmission from animals.

Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How the inventor of the bouncy castle saved lives

The pioneer tested life-saving inflatables by having his sons jump from the roof of the family home.

Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Malnutrition in Nigeria killed 652 children in past six months, MSF says

The charity says the deaths were caused due to funding cuts by international donors amid insecurity in northern Nigeria.

Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Almost a third of people in Gaza not eating for days, UN food programme warns

Israel faces increasing pressure from Western allies to lift restrictions into the flow of aid into Gaza.

Published on: July 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

At least 12 shot dead at US-backed aid site in northwest Gaza

At least 12 shot dead at US-backed aid site in northwest Gaza Aljazeera has reported that at least 12 Palestinians have been killed and another 150 were injured after Israeli forces opened fire on aid seekers in the al-Sudaniya area in the northwest of Gaza on Friday.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Donald Trump set for trade talks with Europe as he arrives in Scotland

US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are '50-50' ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

With Trump go-ahead, Skydance and Paramount to complete merger in August

The merger has faced scrutiny for what critics view as capitulations to Donald Trump, including a $16m settlement.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'I witnessed war crimes' in Gaza, former worker at GHF aid site tells BBC

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

β€˜We are dying’: Palestinians slam world’s inaction as hunger ravages Gaza

Gaza hospitals report 10 more deaths from starvation as Israel's blockade plunges enclave into worsening crisis.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'A distraction': Unrwa says Israeli and GHF claims over UN aid delivery are baseless

'A distraction': Unrwa says Israeli and GHF claims over UN aid delivery are baseless Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 21:08 Unrwa's director of communications says claims distract from the real issue, which is the mass starvation of Palestinians in Gaza Yazan, a malnourished two-year-old Palestinian boy, sits with his brothers at their family's damaged home in Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump suggests further assassinations of Hamas officials

Trump suggests further assassinations of Hamas officials US President Donald Trump indicated to reporters on Friday that there may be further assassinations of Hamas officials, because - he said - it was Hamas that refused to commit to a ceasefire deal. Both the US and Israel abruptly withdrew their negotiating teams from Doha one day earlier. Hamas said it was surprised by the US pullout, and that it was acting...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Academics fear Columbia University's deal with Trump has wider ramifications

Academics fear Columbia University's deal with Trump has wider ramifications Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 15:42 After Columbia agreed to pay $220m fine in exchange for federal funding being restored, the government is casting a wider net Protesters gather outside the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on 21 July in Boston, Massachusetts while lawyers for Harvard University argued in federal...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN aid chief demands evidence after Israel accuses staff of links to Hamas: Report

UN aid chief demands evidence after Israel accuses staff of links to Hamas: Report United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher has demanded that Israel provide evidence for its accusations that staff with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) have links to Hamas, the Reuters news agency reported on Friday, citing a letter it had reviewed. Hamas, as the governing party in Gaza, is responsible for...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US confirms it will destroy contraceptives previously designated as aid

International reproductive rights groups slam the Trump administration's decision as 'cruel and ideologically driven'.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Milei tames inflation, but Argentines still struggle to afford basics

In 1.5 years, Milei has radically cut inflation, but Argentina is one of the most expensive countries in Latin America.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US asked Saudi Arabia to send missile interceptors to Israel during Iran conflict. Riyadh refused

US asked Saudi Arabia to send missile interceptors to Israel during Iran conflict. Riyadh refused Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 19:28 Saudi Arabia stood by while Israel suffered blows from Iranian missile strikes, and some observers say it might have preferred it that way A terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor launching from a THAAD battery located on Wake Island, during Flight Test...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Al Jazeera condemns Israeli incitement against Gaza reporter Anas al-Sharif

Al Jazeera says incitement campaign aims to 'justify targeting of journalists' as Israel continues to bombard Gaza.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Root up to second on record Test list as England dominate India

Joe Root becomes the second highest scorer in Test cricket as England takes control against India in fourth Test.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Florida governor announces deportation flights from Alligator Alcatraz

Ron DeSantis, formerly Donald Trump's Republican rival, said that the cadence for removal flights would be 'increasing'.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Thailand declares martial law in border areas amid fighting with Cambodia

Thailand has declared martial law in eight districts after deadly cross-border clashes with Cambodia.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state

As starvation grips Gaza, more than 200 UK lawmakers urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian state.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'I'm so tired': Mother of starving Gazan baby speaks to BBC

Hedaya al-Muta'wi's 18-month-old son Mohammed suffers from malnutrition due to famine, weighing just 6kg.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

'We live in terror': Egyptians in Saudi Arabia await imminent execution

'We live in terror': Egyptians in Saudi Arabia await imminent execution Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:53 The men are among a surging number of foreign nationals facing execution for drug charges in Saudi Arabia, which rights groups say is an 'unprecedented execution crisis' Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets spectators as he attends the King's Cup final match between Ittihad...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

International Committee of the Red Cross: 'No excuse' for 'abhorrent' Gaza starvation

International Committee of the Red Cross: 'No excuse' for 'abhorrent' Gaza starvation The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in New York issued a statement on Friday decrying conditions in Gaza and calling on 'states' to uphold international legal obligations. The statement does not name Israel except for one mention: that Israel allow for the ICRC to resume visits to Palestinian detainees. "There is no...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli military to permit foreign governments to carry out Gaza aid drops

Israeli military to permit foreign governments to carry out Gaza aid drops The Israeli military on Friday announced it would allow for foreign governments to carry out Gaza aid drops from the sky to feed Palestinians it has starved. Israel has imposed a total siege on Gaza since March, and has not allowed the United Nations to distribute food aid there. Parachuted aid drops can begin immediately, the Israeli military...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

More than 220 UK lawmakers urge PM to recognise Palestinian state

More than 220 UK lawmakers urge PM to recognise Palestinian state A letter sent to the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday, urging him to recognise a Palestinian state and follow in France's footsteps, has been signed by 221 members of parliament thus far. The MPs represent all four of the major parties in Britain: Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and the Scottish National Party. "We write to you in...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Meta to suspend political advertising in the EU as transparency law looms

The social media giant follows Alphabet, Google’s parent company, which made a similar decision in November.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'They want to die': US ramps up efforts to fault Hamas for collapse of ceasefire talks

'They want to die': US ramps up efforts to fault Hamas for collapse of ceasefire talks Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:38 President Donald Trump said the group wants to 'die' and signalled US support for more Israeli attacks US President Donald Trump speaks to the media on 24 June 2025 (Screenshot) Off US President Donald Trump blamed Hamas on Friday for the collapse of Gaza ceasefire talks, even as...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Suspending negotiations can be 'normal procedure' in complex Gaza ceasefire talks, mediators say

Suspending negotiations can be 'normal procedure' in complex Gaza ceasefire talks, mediators say The Arab mediators between the US and Israel on one side, and Hamas on the other, have said that it is "normal procedure" to suspend negotiations for a time in order to carry out consultations. The joint statement from Qatar and Egypt on Friday came a day after the Israeli and US delegations withdrew from Doha, where Gaza...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US military expands enforcement role at Mexican border under Donald Trump

Trump has boosted military involvement in immigration efforts, including assisting ICE and holding detainees on bases.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian journalist Adam Abu Harbid killed in Israeli strike

An Israeli strike on a tent killed several people overnight, including journalist Adam Abu Harbid.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Volkswagen profits tumble as tariffs weigh on auto industry

Carmaker joins Stellantis and GM in reporting hits to their profits as tariffs drive up costs for the industry.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

France, UK, Germany call for Gaza ceasefire

France, UK, Germany call for Gaza ceasefire The leaders of the so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany called on Friday for an end to the war in Gaza through a an immediate ceasefire and said they were committed to supporting diplomatic efforts by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. "The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now...We firmly oppose all efforts to impose Israeli...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

He went to get aid and didn't come back - stories of people killed in Gaza

As aid agencies warn of "mass starvation", the BBC hears from the relatives of some of those killed in the past week.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba avoid sanctions over MLS All-Star snub

Former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could have been banned for one match after sitting out All-Star match.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East