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'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.

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

Pakistan announces retaliatory measures against India after Kashmir attack

The tit-for-tat measures come after gunmen killed at least 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Could a US-banned pesticide be behind mass sterilization?

A US-banned pesticide used on Costa Rican banana farms is tied to sterility claims. Decades later, workers seek justice.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lawyers slam Michigan for 'intimidating' pro-Palestinian students with raids

Lawyers slam Michigan for 'intimidating' pro-Palestinian students with raids Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 19:51 FBI and local law enforcement raided homes of students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Michigan A pro-Palestinian protest during the University of Michigan's spring commencement ceremony on 4 May 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (Nic Antaya/Getty Images/AFP) Off...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Antisemitism training for NYPD includes Palestinian symbols, phrases: Report

Antisemitism training for NYPD includes Palestinian symbols, phrases: Report New training for senior NYPD officers to crack down on antisemitism highlights the keffiyeh, the watermelon symbol, and the terms "settler colonialism" and "all eyes on Rafah," Jewish Currents magazine reported on Thursday. The presentation, led by a pro-Israel group, took place on 8 January in Manhattan - two weeks before the Trump...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation

Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

What is the US strategy in the Ukraine war?

Kyiv rejects ceasefire proposal that includes ceding territory to Russia.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says petrol and grocery prices are down. Facts say otherwise

The US president incorrectly said that prices of petrol and eggs had dropped while home sales were good.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜Deepest contradictions’: Yale bans pro-Palestine group amid Ben-Gvir visit

Observers denounce punishment of pro-Palestine protesters and silence on far-right Israeli minister's visit.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI in K-12 schools

Critics have said Trump's order conflicts with promise to return education to schools and states.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas blasts Palestinian Central Council meeting in Ramallah

Hamas blasts Palestinian Central Council meeting in Ramallah Hamas on Thursday blasted the three-day meeting of the Palestinian Central Council in Ramallah, which it said "deepens division, perpetuates isolationism, and disappoints our people's hopes for unity." The meeting was set to include the selection of a deputy for the ailing and deeply unpopular leader of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, but devolved...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pakistan, India go tit-for-tat as feud over Kashmir attack escalates

Pakistan and India are suspending treaties and cutting crucial ties amid an escalating feud over an attack in Kashmir.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas

The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Video: Israeli military kills at least 28, mostly children in Gaza

Israeli military strikes on multiple sites in Khan Younis have killed dozens, mostly women and children in Gaza.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Netanyahu's office slams ICC warrants after Israel claims procedural court victory: Report

Netanyahu's office slams ICC warrants after Israel claims procedural court victory: Report A statement by an aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, provided to the Times of Israel on Thursday, slammed the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to leave the arrest warrants for Israeli officials in place. Earlier in the day, Israel claimed a procedural victory when its appeal of the warrants at...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 59 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates Gaza bombardment

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as military issues evacuation orders for Beit Hanoon and Sheikh Zeid.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks

At least 12 people were killed in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

ICC kicks back Israel jurisdiction challenge to pre-trial chamber

ICC kicks back Israel jurisdiction challenge to pre-trial chamber Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday ordered a lower panel to reconsider Israel’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction over arrest warrantsissuedagainst Israeli leaders last year. The appeals chamber said the court had not properly weighedchallengesby Israel to its jurisdiction and the legality of arrest warrant requests...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Syria willing to normalise ties with Israel 'under right conditions,' Sharaa says

Syria willing to normalise ties with Israel 'under right conditions,' Sharaa says Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 17:53 Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa said he is open to diplomatic relations with Israel, as he sent a letter to Donald Trump Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on 11 April (Ozan Kose/AFP) Off Syria is prepared to normalise ties with Israel and...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans

France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Median CEO pay in US hits record high even as markets tumble

Margins between CEO pay have long been a point of contention between workers and a rallying cry for progressives.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Thousands more queue to see Pope Francis on second day of lying in state

About 61,000 people filed past the pontiff's coffin in the first 26 hours at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican says.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Businesses pare back outlook as Trump tariffs weigh on spending

From carmakers to restaurant chains, companies face financial setbacks amid tariff fears.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company

PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain's coalition government.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is US dollar dominance at risk?

Donald Trump thinks a strong dollar is hurting US manufacturing. His team has backed the idea of currency weakening.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?

As Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets South Africa's Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 59 killed across Gaza since dawn on Thursday

At least 59 killed across Gaza since dawn on Thursday Al Jazeera, citing local health officials, is reporting that the death toll in Gaza on Thursday thus far is 59, and likely to rise. Half of those killed were in Jabalia in the north of the strip, where Israel has sustained heavy bombardment since it began its war in October 2023.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Shareholders confront Axa over investment in companies arming Israel

Shareholders confront Axa over investment in companies arming Israel Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 15:41 Protest held outside insurance giant's annual general meeting, accusing it of profiting from Israeli war crimes in Gaza Pro-Palestinian protesters in the street prior to the general assembly of French insurance company Axa in Paris on 24 April 2025 (AFP/Thibaud Moritz) Off Shareholders have...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Made in America

Fault Lines investigates civilian deaths in Lebanon and possible war crimes involving US-made bombs used by Israel.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism

Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism Submitted by Joel Beinin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:59 This thinly veiled attack on freedom of speech aims to curb any meaningful discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict Protesters criticise Israeli apartheid outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 30 April 2022 (Stefani Reynolds/AFP) On On 17 April, theNational Day of Action for Higher Education, dozens of...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base

The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but the Somali army denies the claim.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Kashmir attack: Does India’s Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan?

Pakistan has deemed India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following tourist attack in Pahalgam an 'act of war'.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel bars Palestinian paramedic from meeting family and lawyers

Israel bars Palestinian paramedic from meeting family and lawyers Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:21 Assad al-Nassasra was taken by Israeli forces following attack that killed 15 first responders in Gaza Israeliauthorities are denying a Palestinianparamedic Assad al-Nassasra legal representation or visitation rights during his detainmen (X) Off Israeliauthorities are denying a Palestinianparamedic,one...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza: Israeli mayor says 'never again' applies to everyone at Holocaust event

Gaza: Israeli mayor says 'never again' applies to everyone at Holocaust event Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:53 Mayor of Hod Hasharon warns 'lust for revenge, blood and destruction' will not return Israelis held in Gaza to families Israelis carry portraits of Israeli hostages, held captive in the Gaza Strip since the October 2023 attacks by Palestinian militants, during a silent gathering in Tel...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Bethlehem pastor criticises world leaders for ignoring Pope Francis' Gaza plea

Bethlehem pastor criticises world leaders for ignoring Pope Francis' Gaza plea Submitted by Mathilda Mallinson on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:25 Munther Isaac accuses world leaders of 'hypocrisy' and claims they have failed to acknowledge the late pontiff's true legacy of speaking out against war and Israel's apartheid policies " class="video-embed-field-lazy container-element"> Off A Bethlehem pastor has slammed the...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye