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Russiaโ€™s Putin, Qatarโ€™s emir discuss Syria and Gaza at Moscow talks

Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader, would like better relations with Moscow, Qatar said.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israelโ€™s water war

Pinch Point looks at how Israel uses water as a strategic aim and a weapon of war.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act โ€“ and what powers would that give him?

Experts debunk claims of Trump declaring martial law, citing legal boundaries and confusion with the Insurrection Act.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Two years into Sudanโ€™s war, where is its civil society?

Civil activists negotiate with warring sides to work but face harassment, arrests, and accusations of bias.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel kills children in attacks on tents including Gazaโ€™s โ€œsafe zoneโ€

Israeli air attacks on tents in Gaza have killed at least 35 Palestinians in the past 24 hours.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Vietnam: 50 Years of Forgetting

The granddaughter of a Vietnamese hero explores the enduring legacy of the Vietnam War on her family and country.

Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli strike kills 15 in Khan Younis tent camp, say Gaza officials

Israeli strike kills 15 in Khan Younis tent camp, say Gaza officials At least 15 people, mostly women and children, have been killed after an Israeli airstrike targeted tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, Gazaโ€™s Civil Defence has said. Officials reported that the bombing sparked fires throughout the camp, with some victims also being burned alive.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK politicians slam Lammy over secret meeting with Israeli foreign minister

UK politicians slam Lammy over secret meeting with Israeli foreign minister Britishpoliticians have slammed Foreign Secretary David Lammy for holding an unannounced meeting with theIsraeliforeign minister on Tuesday. Middle East Eyerevealedon Tuesday afternoon that Israel's Gideon Saar was visiting the UK on a private trip this week, and thenreportedon Tuesday evening that he had met the British foreign secretary in...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US envoy to Hamas: โ€˜canโ€™t dealโ€™ with people holding captives

The Trump administrationโ€™s envoy for hostage negotiations Adam Boehler spoke to Al Jazeera about discussions with Hamas.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Real Madrid defeated by Arsenal as Champions League holders fail to fire

Real Madrid's Champions League defence ends with a tame 2-1 defeat in Spain by Arsenal, who claim a 5-1 aggregate win.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas says response to Israeli ceasefire offer still being prepared

Hamas says response to Israeli ceasefire offer still being prepared A senior Hamas official on Wednesday said the group has not yet finalised its reply to the latest Israeli proposal for a ceasefire and the release of captives held in Gaza. Speaking to AFP, Mahmoud Mardawi said: โ€œThe movementโ€™s response is still in preparation, and we affirm that there is no room for any partial deal.โ€ He also made clear that Hamasโ€™s โ€œ...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US Senator flies to El Salvador to help wrongly deported man

US Sen. Chris Van Hollen flew to El Salvador to try to free wrongly deported man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel says it will continue blocking aid to Gaza and troops will remain 'indefinitely'

Israel says it will continue blocking aid to Gaza and troops will remain 'indefinitely' Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 21:33 Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country will continue blockinglifesaving supplies, such as food, medicine, fuel, and cooking oil, from entering enclave Palestinian children line up to collect free food in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, on 3 April 2025...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 50 killed after boat catches fire, capsizes in DR Congo

A motorised wooden boat with about 400 passengers caught fire and capsized near the town of Mbandaka.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli air raids kill 35 Palestinians across Gaza since dawn

Israeli air raids kill 35 Palestinians across Gaza since dawn At least 35 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday, according to medical sources speaking to Al Jazeera. The raids targeted multiple areas throughout the besieged territory, with reports of intense bombardment continuing into the afternoon.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Is the US in a constitutional crisis?

Frequent attacks by Trump administration on courts and the judiciary.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Cair urges global media to condemn killing of journalist in Gaza strike

Cair urges global media to condemn killing of journalist in Gaza strike The Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) has called on US and international media outlets to break their silence over the killing of Palestinian journalist Fatima Hassouneh in Gaza on Wednesday. An Israeli air raid struck her family home in Gaza City, killing Hassouneh along with 10 relatives. โ€œAmerican and international media must speak...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US launches over 68 air strikes across Yemen in 24 hours: Report

US launches over 68 air strikes across Yemen in 24 hours: Report Houthi-linked media say the United States has carried out more than 68 air strikes across northern, central, and western Yemen over the past 24 hours. The reported barrage marks one of the heaviest rounds of US attacks in recent weeks. Earlier, the same sources said Washington targeted the Naqil al-Fardah area in Nihm district, located within the Sanaa...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US air strike kills Yemeni man in residential area of Sanaa, say Houthis

US air strike kills Yemeni man in residential area of Sanaa, say Houthis A Yemeni man has been killed in a US air strike on the capital, Sanaa, according to Houthi-linked media. Ansar Allah-affiliated outlets report that the strike hit the al-Nahda neighbourhood in the al-Thawra district - an area densely populated with civilians.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US launches 12 air raids on Sanaa as strikes hit Yemen's al-Jawf Provinceย 

US launches 12 air raids on Sanaa as strikes hit Yemen's al-Jawf Province US warplanes have carried out a series of air raids on Yemenโ€™s capital, Sanaa, according to Houthi-aligned outlet Al Masirah. The channel reports that 12 strikes hit the al-Hafa area in the al-Sabeen district early today. It also said US forces targeted sites in the al-Hazm district of al-Jawf governorate, further north. There has been no...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Social media users fume after 'Free Palestine' flag removed at Bernie Sanders rally

Social media users fume after 'Free Palestine' flag removed at Bernie Sanders rally Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 18:46 Many have lashed out at the veteran senator for looking on as banner was removed and protesters ejected from venue A Free Palestine flag is visible in the crowd at the Ford Idaho Centre in Nampa, Idaho, for the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, on 14 April 2025 (Screenshot/Social Media) Off US...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

โ€˜Die-inโ€™ held in Paris to protest killing of Palestinian journalists

One hundred journalists staged a โ€˜die-inโ€™ in central Paris to protest the killing of nearly 200 Palestinian journalists.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US government cited inaccurate tabloid accounts in its case against Mahmoud Khalil, documents show

US government cited inaccurate tabloid accounts in its case against Mahmoud Khalil, documents show Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:42 Allegations that Khalil lied on his green card application stemmed from unverified tabloid coverage, review of court documents finds Demonstrators demand the release of detained Palestinian Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil in New York City, on 12 April...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

ICC demands Hungary explain failure to arrest Netanyahu during April visit

ICC demands Hungary explain failure to arrest Netanyahu during April visit The International Criminal Court has asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent visit, despite an active ICC warrant for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the court requested that Budapest submit a formal clarification by 23 May 2025....

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iran confirms next round of nuclear talks with US set for Rome on Saturday

The announcement comes as IAEA chief arrives in Tehran for talks that may revolve around accessibility for inspectors.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli troops will remain in Gaza 'security zones' after war, minister says

Israel Katz said Israel would continue its six-week blockade of all supplies, despite the UN warning of "devastating" consequences.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israeli attacks kill 25 in Gaza as death toll climbs past 1,650 since March

Israeli attacks kill 25 in Gaza as death toll climbs past 1,650 since March Israeli bombardments have killed at least 25 Palestinians in Gaza since Wednesday morning, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The death toll in the besieged territory has now reached 1,652 since Israel ended the ceasefire and relaunched its military assault on 18 March. Another 4,391 people have been injured during the same period,...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK police accused of being heavy-handed at protest against BBC coverage on Gaza

UK police accused of being heavy-handed at protest against BBC coverage on Gaza Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:20 Eyewitnesses described the Metropolitan Police as being 'violent' after three protestors were arrested outside BBC offices in central London The BBC has been criticised by pro-Palestine activists for its coverage of the war on Gaza and concerns around 'bias' towards Israel, with marches...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli drone strike kills at least two, wounds seven near Khan Younis refugee camp

Israeli drone strike kills at least two, wounds seven near Khan Younis refugee camp An Israeli drone strike on Wednesday west of the Khan Younis refugee camp has killed two Palestinians and wounded seven others, according to Al Jazeeraโ€™s correspondent on the ground in Gaza. The attack took place in the southern part of the besieged territory, where Israeli forces continue to ramp up operations. The correspondent also...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel says its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely

Defence minister says army 'will remain in the security zones as a buffer between the enemy and [Israeli] communities'.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 400,000 more Palestinians displaced as Gaza hunger crisis deepens: UN

At least 400,000 more Palestinians displaced as Gaza hunger crisis deepens: UN The UN says at least 420,000 more Palestinians have been forced to flee since Israel resumed its war in Gaza in mid-Marchโ€”this on top of the hundreds of thousands already uprooted before last week's brief pause. Aid workers on the ground say there's nothing left to hand out. Acute malnutrition is rising fast, with the UN warning that in...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Chinese manufacturers pitch products directly to Western consumers

Chinese manufacturers are creating connections directly with Western consumers amid Trumpโ€™s trade war.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza faces total collapse as aid is blocked and hospitals near shutdown

Gaza faces total collapse as aid is blocked and hospitals near shutdown Gazaโ€™s Government Media Office has sounded the alarm, warning that the besieged enclave is spiralling into a โ€œphase of complete humanitarian collapseโ€ as Israel continues to choke off aid. In a statement released on Wednesday, officials said hospitals could shut down entirely within two weeks. Fuel and flour shortages have already forced bakeries...

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Chaotic arrest of Venezuelan migrant in New Hampshire

Two federal agents attempting to arrest a Venezuelan migrant at a New Hampshire courthouse, knocked over an elderly man.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Traveling to the US? Hereโ€™s what you should know

Phones searched, visas revoked and political views under scrutiny โ€“ it's a new era of border enforcement in the US.

Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East