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Moment driver sees huge explosion rip through Iran port

At least four people have been killed and 500 more injured in Bandar Abbas.

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

Israeli guards torturing Palestinian prisoner Abdullah Barghouti, family says

Israeli guards torturing Palestinian prisoner Abdullah Barghouti, family says Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Sat, 04/26/2025 - 15:37 Signs of the regular beatings and mistreatment left the family's lawyer in tears Palestinian Abdullah Barghouti is escorted by Israeli police into the Magistrate Court for a hearing in Jerusalem on 20 June 2012 (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off Prominent Palestinian prisoner Abdullah Barghouti has...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza death toll reaches 51,495

Gaza death toll reaches 51,495 Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 51,495 Palestinians since 7 October 2023, the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement on Saturday. At least 2,062 Palestinians have been killed and 5,375 wounded since Israel broke the ceasefire on 18 March, the ministry said. Relatives mourn over the bodies of al-Khour family members in the yard ofal-Shifa hospital after their house was...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Senior Hamas official confirms it wants five-year ceasefire

Senior Hamas official confirms it wants five-year ceasefire Ali Baraka, the head of Hamas' national relations department, has confirmed to the Lebanese channel Al Mayadeenthat the Palestinian group wants an agreement in which all remaining Israeli captives will be released at once, in exchange for a "five-year ceasefire". He said Hamas would not accept a ceasefire agreement similar to the one made in January, which...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak

African country announced its outbreak on January 30 after death of a male nurse who tested positive for virus.

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

Thirteen killed, dozens under rubble as Israel bombs Gaza amid food crisis

Entire Strip, with a population of two million people, may be on the brink of famine as WFP runs out of supplies.

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

From the mightiest to the humble: Thousands gather for Pope Francis funeral

Pope Francis was remembered for his dedication to the poor and advocacy for migrants at grand Vatican farewell.

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

Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral

In break with recent tradition, 88-year-old leader of Catholic world was buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.

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

Israeli air strike kills 10 in western Gaza

Israeli air strike kills 10 in western Gaza An Israeli air strike on a three-storey house in a western Gaza neighbourhood on Saturday morning killed 10 people, the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza said. The attack brings the total number of Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza over the past day to 49.

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine

Like other forms of US assistance, USAID was all about normalising the colonisation of Palestine.

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

Trump, Zelenskyy hold β€˜productive’ meeting at the Vatican

The meeting before Pope Francis's funeral was their first since an angry encounter in Washington, DC, in February.

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

Iran: Port blast kills four and wounds hundreds

Iran: Port blast kills four and wounds hundreds Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/26/2025 - 11:31 The explosion was caused by the detonation of stored containers at Bandar Abbas port, local authorities say Thick black smoke was seen rising after an explosion at Bandar Abbas port, Iran, on 26 April 2025 (AFP) Off A large explosion and fire at the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas killed four people and wounded hundreds...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran β€˜extremely cautious’ about success of nuclear talks with the US

US and Iranian officials say nuclear talks will resume next week after third round of indirect discussions in Oman.

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

Have scientists discovered a new colour called β€˜olo’?

Described as a 'deeply saturated teal' colour, humans can only see it with the help of laser technology.

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

How technocracy has become our reality

Do technocrats pose a threat to democracy?

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

Powerful explosion at Iran port kills at least 14 people and injures 750

Social media videos show a huge plume of black smoke and a ball of fire rising from the area of the explosion.

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

Hamas official says it would release all captives for five-year truce

Hamas official says it would release all captives for five-year truce A Hamas official has reportedly said the Palestinian group is open to an agreement that would involve the release of all remaining Israeli captives and a five-year cessation of hostilities. Speaking anonymously to AFP, the official said: "Hamas is ready for an exchange of prisoners in a single batch and a truce for five years." This comes after Hamas...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 11 killed in suspected RSF drone attack on Sudan displacement camp

Local governor says the attack knocked out a nearby power station for the fourth time since the war began two years ago.

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

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace deal by May 2

US brings two countries' foreign ministers together and voices an interest in investment in the DRC's mineral-rich east.

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

Pope Francis’ coffin laid in St Peter’s Square at start of funeral

The coffin of Pope Francis was laid in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Saturday at the beginning of his funeral.

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

UN World Food Programme says its food stocks in Gaza are 'depleted'

UN World Food Programme says its food stocks in Gaza are 'depleted' The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that its food stocks in Gaza are completely "depleted", saying it has delivered its "last remaining food stocks" to local kitchens. The WFP cautioned that Gaza would run out of food "in the coming days", with more than 400,000 people in the besieged enclave relying on its aid. Israel's ongoing humanitarian...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers. Here are the key developments overnight: The Israeli military said thatHouthi rebels fired a ballistic missile from Yemen towards Israel, but it was intercepted before it could enterits airspace. The UNWorld Food Programme warned that food stocks in Gaza are now fully depleted due to Israel's ongoing blockade ofthe besieged enclave. Israeli forces killed four people...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Over 100,000 Syrian lives on hold in EU and UK amid lingering asylum freeze

Over 100,000 Syrian lives on hold in EU and UK amid lingering asylum freeze Submitted by Pauline Nasri on Sat, 04/26/2025 - 09:00 Syrians in the UK and Europe who were awaiting asylum decisions when Assad fell say going home is not yet a safe option A man carrying a child on his shoulders in Berlin holds a self-made Syrian flag at a rally on 8 December 2024 after the fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad (Ralf...

Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Indian soldiers demolish homes of Pahalgam attack suspects in Kashmir

Soldiers demolish homes of alleged attackers in Kashmir following the region's deadliest civilian assault in decades.

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

Richard Gere reads Darwish poem in support of Palestinians

Human rights advocate Richard Gere read a poem by Mahmoud Darwish to show solidarity with Palestinians.

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

Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral

The pontiff's passing away begins nine days of Vatican mourning before a conclave to choose his successor is held.

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

Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide: Family

The 41-year-old's family issued a statement, confirming she took her own life at her farm in Western Australia.

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

US β€œcomplicit in genocide and starvation of civilians” in Gaza

Israel is using starvation as a weapon against civilians in Gaza with US complicity, says UN food rights official.

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

How dangerous is the latest India-Pakistan dispute?

Killing of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks new crisis.

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

Apple to move assembly of US phones to India in shift away from China

Apple is in talks with its outsourcing partners in India to execute this plan amid soaring trade tensions, as per FT.

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

Trump says he pushed Netanyahu to let aid into Gaza

Trump says he pushed Netanyahu to let aid into Gaza US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow food and medicine into the devastatedGazaStrip. No aid has been delivered to the Palestinian enclave since March 2. Israel has said it would not allow the entry of goods and supplies intoGazauntil Palestinian militant group Hamas releases all remaining hostages....

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

US judge arrested as immigration crackdown escalates

US Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest.

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

Trump plans to offer $100bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia during visit: Report

Trump plans to offer $100bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia during visit: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 04/25/2025 - 19:42 Arms package being prepared as US president says Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords agreement with Israel Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State (not pictured) in Riyadh on 17 February 2025. (Evelyn Hockstein / POOL / AFP) Off US President Donald...

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

Israeli strike kills one, injures others in northern Gaza

Israeli strike kills one, injures others in northern Gaza An Israeli air strike on a family home in the al-Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza has killed at least one person and wounded a number of others, local reports said late on Friday.

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

More than 480 civilians killed in Sudan’s North Darfur over two weeks: UN

The UN human rights office also reported rampant sexual violence in the region, including against young boys and girls.

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