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β€˜Father of the poor’: Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis

Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff's death.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms

Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran to brief China as it accuses Israel of β€˜undermining’ US nuclear talks

Tehran official's Beijing trip comes before third round of talks with the US and follows consultations with Russia.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump no longer needs to indoctrinate the world - only Americans

Trump no longer needs to indoctrinate the world - only Americans Submitted by Joseph Massad on Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:29 The US administration is dismantling USAID's ideological indoctrination programmes abroad while increasing conservative influence at home, particularly in universities, and cracking down on dissent Protesters gather outside the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) building in the...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know

The Israeli military identifies 'professional failures' in the attack on emergency vehicles last month.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜A cancer’: UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide

Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Activists call for UAE boycott over its backing for the RSF in Sudan

Activists call for UAE boycott over its backing for the RSF in Sudan Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 04/18/2025 - 16:29 Mackelmore cancelling his Dubai gig an eye-catching victory though Sudanese say large hurdles remain Protesters opposed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and the role of the UAE in Sudan gather outside Lancaster House as the UK government hosts a conference on the conflict on 15 April (Vuk...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump risks leaving behind a legacy of failure in Ukraine

If the US president does not change his strategy, he will fail as a peacemaker and an ally.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli police ban Gaza children photos from anti-war protest, then backtrack

Israeli police ban Gaza children photos from anti-war protest, then backtrack Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:06 Initial decision includes a ban on displaying saying with the words β€˜genocide’ and β€˜ethnic cleansing’ A demonstrator stands on a pole holding a sign during an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli captives outside Azrieli Centre, Tel Aviv, 5 April 2025...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli police cracks down on protesters, former Shin Bet head asked to surveil protesters

Israeli police cracks down on protesters, former Shin Bet head asked to surveil protesters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the former head of Israeli intelligence Ronen Bar to surveil anti-government protesters, according to an affidavit submitted by Bar on Monday, Haaretz reported. Netanyahu fired Bar in March, citing an "ongoing lack of trust." Haaretz is also reporting that Israeli police has...

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli report on killing of Gaza medics β€œfull of lies” say critics

An investigation says β€œprofessional failures” led its troops to shoot dead 15 Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Landmines continue to claim lives in post-Assad Syria

Urgent calls made to expand demining effort to cleanse deadly remnants of war still hiding in Syria's soil.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis was known for simple words and a humble manner that won over the crowds.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Vatican visitors saddened by death of Pope Francis

Visitors gathered in St Peter's Square to mourn Pope Francis and share their sorrows.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The Meth King of Asia | True Crime Reports

The ruthless leader of Asia’s most powerful drug syndicate.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What happens after a pope dies?

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will begin the process of electing a new pope.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli report into Gaza medics' killings 'full of lies'

An Israeli military report said "professional failures" led to the killing of the 15 rescue workers.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

'Professional failures' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says

Fourteen emergency workers and a UN worker were killed when the Israeli military opened fire on a convoy of vehicles in Gaza last month.

Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Evening update

Evening update Good evening MEE readers, Our live coverage will now close for a few hours. Here's a recap on some of the key developments from today: An Israeli attackon a house in Hula, a village in the Nabatieh governorate of southern Lebanon, killed one person. An Israelidrone attack on a vehicle in nearby Kaoutariyet as-Siyad killed anotherperson. An Israeli army probe into the killing of Palestinian paramedicsin...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Death toll from US strike on Yemeni capital rises to 12

Death toll from US strike on Yemeni capital rises to 12 The death toll from US air strikes on a market in the Yemeni capital Sanaa has risen to 12, according to the Houthis. At least 30 people were wounded in the strike on al-Farwah marketin the Shoub district.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hamas says shooting outside settlement was 'response to war crimes'

Hamas says shooting outside settlement was 'response to war crimes' Hamas has said a shooting earlier today near the entrance of the Israeli settlement of Homesh, in the occupied West Bank near Jenin, was a β€œnatural and legitimate response to the war crimes and genocide committed” by Israel. A Palestinian opened fire at a checkpoint at the entrance of the settlement and was subsequently killed by Israeli forces.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Real Madrid keep LaLiga defence alive with late goal against Athletic Club

Defending champions Real Madrid net an injury-time win in 1-0 victory against Athletic Club to keep pace with Barcelona.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Three people reportedly killed in US air strike on Yemeni capital

Three people reportedly killed in US air strike on Yemeni capital Three people have reportedly been killed in US strikes on Sanaa, and 12 others wounded, according to Yemen's Saba news agency. Two US air strikes targeted the Attan area in the capital, Yemeni media reported. US strikes were also reported on a sanitation project in the Asir area, as well as the Furwah neighbourhood and a market in the Shoub district.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli army only finds β€˜professional failures’ in Gaza aid worker killings

The Palestine Red Crescent Society denounced the Israeli report as 'full of lies'.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Houthis say US bombs Yemen again, targeting capital Sanaa

US President Donald Trump’s administration announced a major military offensive against the Houthis a few weeks ago.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestine Red Crescent says Israeli army probe into medics' killing 'full of lies'

Palestine Red Crescent says Israeli army probe into medics' killing 'full of lies' The PalestinianRed Crescent Society has rejected the findings of an Israeli military investigation that blamed "operational failures" for the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency service workers in Gaza, denouncing the report as "full of lies". "The report is full of lies. It is invalid and unacceptable, as it justifies the killing and...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel military says killing of Palestinian medics was 'mistake'

Israel military says killing of Palestinian medics was 'mistake' The head of the Israeli military probe into the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza has said a "mistake" was made on the part of Israeli troops involved. "We're saying it was a mistake, we don't think it's a daily mistake," Major General Yoav Har-Even told journalists on Sunday. The military also confirmed that it had detained one medic...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest

Flooding hit parts of the US South and Midwest during the Easter holiday weekend.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What’s the fallout from Joseph Kabila’s return to DRC?

The Congolese government accuses former leader Kabila of backing M23 rebels.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinian man in Jenin

Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinian man in Jenin A Palestinian man has been shot and killed by Israeli forces south of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed the killing of 24-year-old Suleiman Fawwaz Manasrah, from the city of Qabatiya. He was shot by Israeli forces after the man reportedly opened fire at the entrance to the HomeshIsraeli settlement. His body was subsequently...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian shot and killed in Gaza City

Palestinian shot and killed in Gaza City A Palestinian has been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the eastern part of Gaza City. Wafa news agency reported that a civilian was killed by gunfire fired from an Israeli dronein the al-Tuffah neighbourhood.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Liverpool one win from Premier League title after relegating Leicester City

Leicester go down as Liverpool move to the brink of winning the title with a 1-0 victory at the King Power Stadium.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli settlers kidnap two Palestinian children, tie them to a tree

Israeli settlers kidnap two Palestinian children, tie them to a tree Israelisettlers kidnapped twoPalestinianchildrenon Saturday and tied them to a tree near the city of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The incident occurred in the afternoon, as a group of children were playing near their homes on the outskirts of Beit Furik, east of Nablus. A group of settlers approached and abducted the two children. Local...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian officials name detainee who died in Israeli custody

Palestinian officials name detainee who died in Israeli custody The detainee who died earlier today in Israeli custody has been named by Palestinian officials asNasser Khalil Radaydeh. The 49-year-old was from al-Ubeidiya, in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem. He was transferred to Hadasa hospital on Saturday from Israel'sOfer Prison. Radaydeh was a married father of seven. He has been imprisoned since 18...

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank mark sorrowful Easter amid Israeli attacks

As the killings in Gaza continue, Israel prevents many Christians from reaching holy sites or homes in Jerusalem.

Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East