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โ€˜I grabbed my cat and ranโ€™: Istanbul panics as earthquake hits

Istanbul's earthquake leaves residents anxious, reviving memories of past disasters and fears of future catastrophes.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 37 known deaths in Gaza since dawn

At least 37 known deaths in Gaza since dawn Al Jazeera, citing local health officials, reports that at least 37 people have been killed across Gaza since dawn on Wednesday, after a day of heavy Israeli bombardment across the strip.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis

Israel cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:10 Israeli diplomats criticise foreign ministry's handling of pontiff's death, saying it damages Israel's image Pope Francis waves to crowds at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on 26 October 2022 (AFP/Vincenzo Pinto) Off Israelโ€™s orders to remove official posts expressing condolences on the death ofPope...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group, confiscates assets

Interior Minister Mazin Fraya says all the activities of the group will be banned and its assets confiscated.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli forces install gates at entrance of Jenin camp

Israeli forces install gates at entrance of Jenin camp Israeli forces have installed iron gates at three entrances of Jenin refugee camp, according to Al Araby Al Jadeed. The Jenin media committee said that Israeli forces have continued โ€œto commit horrific crimes in the city and camp of Jenin for 93 days,โ€ based on the same reports. The committee also said that the siege of Jenin has resulted in the displacement of at...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How the Holocaust is weaponised to repress anti-genocide voices

How the Holocaust is weaponised to repress anti-genocide voices Submitted by Mark Etkind on Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:24 As a descendent of a Holocaust survivor, I have marched in pro-Palestine protests - and watched UK opponents try to smear us A Pro-Palestinian activist holds up a placard during a march in London on 7 September 2024 (Justin Tallis/AFP) On Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, Wednesday and Thursday this...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

As Netanyahu clashes with Shin Bet chief, Palestinians face abuses by Israeli intelligence

As Netanyahu clashes with Shin Bet chief, Palestinians face abuses by Israeli intelligence In recent months, Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet,Israelโ€™sinternal security service, has been the subject of personal attacks by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu, as well as government ministers and rightwing Knesset members. Netanyahu tried to fire Bar in March, citing a โ€œlack of trustโ€ in the Shin Bet chief but the move was...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK, France, Germany urge โ€˜immediateโ€™ renewal of aid to Gaza

UK, France, Germany urge โ€˜immediateโ€™ renewal of aid to Gaza The foreign ministers of the UK, France, and Germany have released a joint statement urging โ€œIsrael to immediately re-start a rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to Gazaโ€. The ministers said the Israeli decision to block aid to Gaza was โ€œintolerable,โ€ adding that it is obligated to allow unhindered aid access under international law. They added that โ€œ...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Is Russiaโ€™s Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line?

Speculation abounds after a report suggested Putin could be ready to abandon plans to absorb Ukrainian regions.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill dozens, including several in Gaza City shelter

Israel has killed 40 people and injured over 100 in Gaza as mediators attempt to secure new ceasefire deal.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Remains found after rare shark attack on swimmer in Israel

Footage posted online shows a swimmer flailing in the distance as beachgoers yell in shock.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures

Three thousand names were removed from an official list of those killed in Israel's offensive.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

โ€˜He gave us strengthโ€™: Gaza Christians remember calls with Pope Francis

Gaza's Christians mourn Pope Francis as a defender of peace and a source of strength during the horror of war.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US judge blocks Trumpโ€™s effort to shutter international news service

District judge orders US administration to restore the capacity of broadcaster shuttered over claims of 'leftist bias'.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Several victims, including children, in Israeli strike on Gaza tent: Report

Several victims, including children, in Israeli strike on Gaza tent: Report Al-Araby TV's Gaza correspondent said in the very early hours of Wednesday that an Israeli air strike targeted a tent sheltering a forcibly displaced family north of Khan Younis. Children are believed to be among the victims, but it remains unclear just how many people are dead or wounded.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Houthis say group downed US drone in northwest Yemen as US strikes continue

Al Masirah, a Houthi-affiliated outlet, says the US launched a series of strikes on several locations in the country.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Barcelona beat Mallorca to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid

LaLiga leaders Barcelona move seven points clear of defending champions Real Madrid with near defeat of Mallorca.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Harvard and more than 150 universities fight back against Trump administration

Harvard and more than 150 universities fight back against Trump administration Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 19:23 Harvard is suing the administration for threatening to cut funds, as scores of universities sign a joint letter to resist government overreach US President Donald Trump speaks after Pam Bondi was sworn in as US Attorney General in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on 5...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Harvey Weinsteinโ€™s rape retrial to open with majority-female jury

Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial involves accusations from three women.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Halliburton reports reduced North America drilling demand, warns of tariffs

The company warns tariffs and weak oil prices will hit oilfield activity on the continent and hurt its revenues also.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

GE Aerospace CEO calls for tariff-free trade in the aviation sector

Tariffs are estimated to cost GE Aerospace more than $500m this year.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Will countries be forced to pick a side in the US-China trade war?

President of Kenya, a special US ally, visits country's biggest lender China.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US National Institutes of Health no longer awarding grants to entities that boycott Israel

US National Institutes of Health no longer awarding grants to entities that boycott Israel The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US will no longer award what have long been coveted and highly productive research grants to entities that boycott Israel, it was announced on Monday. The move is yet another attempt by the Trump administration to pressure universities in particular to take a zero-tolerance approach...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Did US Ambassador Huckabee admit to using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza?

Did US Ambassador Huckabee admit to using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza? Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 19:05 Many online say the US ambassador to Israel has unmasked US support for Israel's humanitarian blockade of Gaza The US's new ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, places a note given to him from US President Donald Trump in the cracks of the Western Wall during Huckabee's visit to the...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Netanyahuโ€™s survival tactics tested amid Israel Shin Bet headโ€™s accusations

PM Netanyahu sparks political turmoil with Shin Bet dismissal as Israel grapples with war and divided public opinion.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Sacred sparks fly at Indiaโ€™s festival of flames

During Agni Keli, a fire-throwing ritual in Mangaluru, India, shirtless men hurl burning palm fronds.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Detained Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi says heโ€™s โ€˜in good handsโ€™

Mahdawi, a Columbia University student now held in a Vermont, US prison, says he has faith in the 'ability of justice'.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

In sweeping crackdown, UAE lists 11 political dissidents as 'terrorists'

In sweeping crackdown, UAE lists 11 political dissidents as 'terrorists' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:34 Human Rights Watch says the move represents an escalation of the UAE's transnational repression, targeting dissidents and family members UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives to welcome Ukraine's president during a visit of the United Arab Emirates at al-Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

IMF warns Trump tariffs are fuelling uncertain global economic outlook

Economists recently echoed concerns of global financial uncertainty and say a recession is more likely.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump administration to respond in court to Harvard lawsuit over antisemitism allegations

Trump administration to respond in court to Harvard lawsuit over antisemitism allegations The Trump administration will respond in court to Harvard University's lawsuit seeking to block a federal funding freeze imposed after the institution rejected a list of White House demands that it said would undermine its independence, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. Leavitt said the elite research...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Economic nostalgia is turning into punishment | #AJOPINION

Rotimi Adeoye says Trumps push to return the US to a past economic era is a recurring theme in American history.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 28 killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir

At least 28 killed after gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 17:13 Casualties include Italian and Israeli tourists, as well as an Indian naval officer Indian army personnel stand guard as they speak with tourists near Pahalgam, south of Srinagar, on 22 April 2025 (Tauseef Mustafa/AFP) Off Over two dozen people were killed when gunmen opened fire on a...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli forces bulldozing Palestinian farmland, Tulkarm officials say

Israeli forces bulldozing Palestinian farmland, Tulkarm officials say The Israeli military is now razing farmland just outside the Palestinian city of Tulkarm in the West Bank, Tulkarm city officials said on Tuesday. "The occupation army has reinforced its military presence around the Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps, and expanded its bulldozing operations to include agricultural lands adjacent to the gate of the...

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Whatโ€™s next for the Catholic Church after Pope Francis?

The first Latin American pope has died. We look at his legacy, reforms and what his death means for the Catholic Church.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trumpโ€™s campaign to turn dissent into a deportable offence harms democracy

Deportation action against Israel's critics sets a dangerous precedent of immigration law abuse.

Published on: April 22, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East