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US envoy visits Damascus, says Syria-Israel conflict β€˜solvable’

US envoy Thomas Barrack praises interim government in Damascus, calls for 'dialogue' between Israel and Syria.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas says it is studying Witkoff's ceasefire proposal

Hamas says it is studying Witkoff's ceasefire proposal Hamas said on Thursday that it has received US envoy Steve Witkoff's new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza from mediators, and that it was currently studying it.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank

The biggest such move in years is condemned by the Palestinian presidency as a "dangerous escalation".

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund a β€œfig leaf for genocide”

Chris Gunness on Israel’s Gaza aid plan via its backed foundation – and why critics say it’s a form of weaponised relief

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump’s tariffs ruled illegal: Will this end US trade war?

A US federal court has blocked some of Donald Trump's tariffs after lawsuit argued president exceeded his authority.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US to revoke Chinese student visas: What’s the likely impact?

One in four foreign students in the US is from China. They add billions of dollars to the US economy.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Sudan reports 70 cholera deaths in Khartoum in two days

Cholera outbreak is centred around the capital city, Khartoum, which has been devastated by more than two years of war.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran investigates case of 'missing' Indian nationals

The families of the men, who are from Punjab state, allege they have been kidnapped in Iran.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Gaza warehouse broken into by 'hordes of hungry people', says WFP

Video footage shows crowds breaking into the warehouse and taking bags of flour and cartons of food.

Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Marco Rubio says US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students

The US will also 'enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications' from China and Hong Kong, the State Department said.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional

Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least seven Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in Jabalia

At least seven Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in Jabalia At least 7 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday by an Israeli strike on a house and a kindergarten housing displaced people in Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians in strikes across the country on Wednesday.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Journalist death toll from Israel's war on Gaza rises to 221, Gaza Media Office says

Journalist death toll from Israel's war on Gaza rises to 221, Gaza Media Office says At least 221 journalists have been killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza since the war erupted on 7 October 2023, the Gaza Media Office said on Wednesday. The death toll was updated afterthe killing ofMoataz Mohammed Rajab, a cameraman and editor for Al-Quds al-Youm TV channel, in an Israeli strike on Gaza City on Wednesday. Rajab was...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

β€˜Heinous crime’: Israel kills 10 desperate aid seekers in Gaza in 48 hours

Updated death toll comes amid condemnation of US-backed aid delivery scheme and Israeli bombing across the enclave.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia call for recognition of Palestinian state

Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Slovenia call for recognition of Palestinian state Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Sloveniareleased a joint statement on Wednesday reaffirming their call for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The governments said that a June conference to be chaired on Palestine by France and Saudi Arabia offers an opportunity to "advance the implementation of the two-State solution". They called...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli soldiers raid town near Jerusalem with intense gunfire reported

Israeli soldiers raid town near Jerusalem with intense gunfire reported Israeli soldiers on Wednesday raided the town of Beit Duqqu, northwest of Jerusalem, in the occupied West Bank. According to Al Jazeera Arabic, intense gunfire has been reported in the town. Israel has accelerated its attacks across the occupied West Bank as its forces pound the Gaza Strip.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Militarisation' of aid in Gaza by Israel hampering delivery, UN spokesman says

'Militarisation' of aid in Gaza by Israel hampering delivery, UN spokesman says UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told Al Jazeera Arabic that aid was being "militarised" in the Gaza Strip, as the US and Israel push for control of aid through the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Speaking on Wednesday, Dujarric told Al Jazeera Arabic that the militarisation was hampering the UN's independence and ability to carry...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump brushes aside Elon Musk’s criticisms of his signature budget bill

Dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', the bill would secure several of Trump's priorities while raising the debt limit.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Vice President Vance touts Trump’s crypto record at Bitcoin conference

Praise follows conflict of interest concerns after Trump launches his own coin and hosts a dinner for his investors.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian UN envoy breaks down while recounting killed children in Gaza

Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour broke down in tears during an emotional speech to the UN Security Council.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Are they troublemakers?': Trump questions why Harvard has so many international students

'Are they troublemakers?': Trump questions why Harvard has so many international students Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 20:21 The school is fighting the administration in court to maintain its funding and foreign student enrollment Members of the Harvard community hold a 'Harvard Stand United' rally in support of the school's international students at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on 27...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump to Netanyahu: 'Not appropriate' to bomb Iran, as US engages in talks

Trump to Netanyahu: 'Not appropriate' to bomb Iran, as US engages in talks Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 19:04 Washington and Tehran have been holding meetings in Oman and Italy to strike a deal that replaces the Obama-era nuclear deal US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, on 28 May 2025 (Leah Millis/Reuters) Off US President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Can new US and Israeli-backed aid foundation in Gaza work?

The UN and aid agencies have criticised the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after chaotic and deadly delivery.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list

US president says Harvard must 'show us their list' of foreign students to make sure they are not 'troublemakers'.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Outrage as Netanyahu says no mass starvation in Gaza, suggests Palestinians are overweight

Outrage as Netanyahu says no mass starvation in Gaza, suggests Palestinians are overweight Submitted by Ghalia Mohamed on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 20:14 Prime minister says Israel has photographs of thousands of unclothed prisoners, an 'indication' of sufficient food, as experts warn of looming famine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference in Jerusalem, on 21 May 2025 (Ronen Zvulun/Pool/AFP) Off...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US sparks criticism online after halting student visa appointments and extending β€˜social media vetting’

US sparks criticism online after halting student visa appointments and extending β€˜social media vetting’ Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:55 Many on social media called it an attack on knowledge, free speech and pro-Palestinian activism Activists hold a demonstration in lower Manhattan against the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University, in New York City, on...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The Road to Mandalay | The Full Report

A magnitude 7.7 quake hit Myanmar in March. Al Jazeera documented the crisis as thousands lost shelter, food and water.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli officials vow to starve Palestinians as hunger crisis deepens

On World Hunger Day, Palestinians continue to starve in Gaza. Some Israelis oppose the minimal aid that's getting in.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pakistan’s Hasan Ali claims 5-30 as Bangladesh beaten by 37 runs

Pakistan win the opening match of the three-game T20 series against Bangladesh by 37 runs in Lahore.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Thousands of starved Palestinians storm warehouse in Gaza for bags of flour

Thousands of Palestinians stormed a UN WFP warehouse in Gaza, taking bags of flour after months of Israeli blockade.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian UN envoy says Israel using aid as 'weapon of war'

Palestinian UN envoy says Israel using aid as 'weapon of war' Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN, slammed Israel on Wednesday at the UN Security Council for using aid as "a weapon of war" and putting starving Palestinians in "cages" "The images of hungry, desperate people storming out of the cages they were forced into, in order to get aid, is gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. These are people, human...

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Seven migrants die when boat capsizes at Canary Island dock

Seven people died when an overcrowded boat of migrants capsized upon reaching a dock in the Canary Islands.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany's ruling coalition discussed restricting arms exports to Israel: Report

Germany's ruling coalition discussed restricting arms exports to Israel: Report Germany's ruling coalition had an internal discussion about restricting arms exports to Israel over its war on Gaza, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. German officials cautioned that there would be "no immediate decision on the matter", according to Bloomberg. ChancellorFriedrich Merz has ramped up his criticism of Israel in recent days.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran strike as nuclear talks continue

US president says an Israeli strike 'would be inappropriate to do right now because we're very close to a solution.'

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜We can’t say we didn’t know’: Israeli academics demand end to war on Gaza

In their letter protesting against the war on Gaza, the academics' centre on the suffering of Palestinians.

Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East