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China hits back at Trump tariffs with 34% tax on US goods, export curbs

Beijing says it will impose additional 34 percent tax on US goodsfrom next week in retaliation to Washington's tariffs.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India’s opposition says will challenge Muslim properties bill in top court

Amendments to 1995 law governing waqf endowments would add non-Muslims to boards that manage such properties.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The surprising casualties of Benjamin Netanyahu’s torrent of terror

Bibi has abandoned the remaining Israeli captives in the evangelical pursuit of Trump's sick plan.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India’s Modi, Bangladesh’s Yunus hold first talks since 2024 uprising

Modi says he wants 'positive and constructive relationship' with Bangladesh where pro-India Hasina was ousted last year.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group

The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Trump says he thinks Iran wants direct talks with US

US president says Iran initially wanted talks through intermediaries, but he thinks Tehran has changed its position.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US demands the firing of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

US demands the firing of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese The US Mission to the UN on Wednesday said it sent a letter to Secretary General Antonio Guterres opposing the renewal of Francesca Albanese’s term as UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. "We condemn her virulent antisemitism, which demonizes Israel and supports Hamas," the US Mission said in a post on X. "She has clearly...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Two-thirds of Gaza under forced displacement orders, UN agency says

Two-thirds of Gaza under forced displacement orders, UN agency says The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OCHA OPT) said on Thursday that two-thirds of the Gaza Strip is now under forced displacement orders from Israel, or is a 'no go' zone. "All crossings are completely closed for incoming supplies - now for the 2nd month," the agency wrote on X....

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli military issues 'final warning' for forced displacement from the Old City of Gaza

Israeli military issues 'final warning' for forced displacement from the Old City of Gaza The Israeli military late on Thursday issued what it described as a "final advance warning before the attack" to residents of the Old City of Gaza, al-Sabra, Tal al-Hawa, and western al-Zeitoun. Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli forces, said on X: "Terrorist organisations return and launch their...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tufts University declares support for detained Turkish student during court hearing

Tufts University declares support for detained Turkish student during court hearing Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:14 Tufts University's president said Ozturk had not violated any policies and asked she be released to complete her studies Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by masked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on 25 March 2025 (Photo supplied by Reem Alattas) Off Tufts University has...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Netanyahu may visit US again next week, Trump says

Netanyahu may visit US again next week, Trump says US President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that Netanyahu may be returning to the US next week. Netanyahu would become the only foreign leader to have visited Trump twice during his presidency thus far.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 16 killed as two refugee boats sink off Turkiye and Greece

Greek and Turkish coastguards still searching for two missing people from the two unrelated accidents.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Trump's lawlessness': Cornell University student describes why he fled US

'Trump's lawlessness': Cornell University student describes why he fled US Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 21:22 Momodou Taal tells MEE's Big Picture Podcast he went into hiding after immigration officers tried to deport him over pro-Palestine activism at Cornell Taal said he 'lost faith' that a favourable court ruling would protect him from possible deportation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump: Tariff rollout β€˜going very well’ amid market selloff

β€œThe country is going to boom.” President Trump says he thinks the rollout of his global tariffs is β€œgoing very well.”

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump tariffs put unprecedented pressure on business plans, livelihoods

The only option for many businesses and workers is to wait and see what level of harm Trump’s tariffs will inflict.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Attempt to block Israel weapons sales fails in US Senate

Attempt to block Israel weapons sales fails in US Senate An attempt to force a vote to block US weapons transfers to Israel failed in the Senate on Thursday. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders attempted to bring forward two joint resolutions of disapproval (JRD) to block $8.8bn worth of offensive weapons sales to Israel that were already approved by the Trump administration. Only 15 senators, including former vice...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel is a 'racist' and 'strategic destabiliser', Turkey says

Israel is a 'racist' and 'strategic destabiliser', Turkey says In a strongly-worded statement released late on Thursday, the Turkish foreign ministry called Israel "racist" and a "strategic destabiliser" that "fuels chaos and fosters terrorism". The statement is understood to be a response to Israeli officials who indicated that Israeli air strikes on Syria are intended to convey a message to Turkey not to establish a...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US to warn Lebanon to get tougher on Hezbollah to unlock Gulf cash, sources say

US to warn Lebanon to get tougher on Hezbollah to unlock Gulf cash, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:33 Lebanon's hopes for a Gulf cash infusion with a new government are fading fast, as US embraces a 'squeeze into confrontation' approach US deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus speaks during a press conference after meeting with the Lebanese president in Baabda, east of...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Nicaragua withdraws from ICJ genocide case against Israel

Nicaragua withdraws from ICJ genocide case against Israel The International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Thursday that as of 1 April, Nicaragua had withdrawn its application to join South Africa's "genocide" case against Israel.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What could be the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs?

There are angry reactions from world leaders as the US announces tariffs on all imports.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel launches deadly ground incursion amid air strikes on Syria

UN envoy for Syria slams β€˜repeated’ military attacks by Israel in Syria, warning of violations of international law.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli attacks on Gaza schools sheltering displaced Palestinians kill 33

At least 18 children among those killed in Gaza City at three schools-turned-shelters for families.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hungary withdraws from International Criminal Court during Netanyahu visit

The move is announced hours after Israel's PM, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrives in Budapest for a state visit.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israeli airstrike decimates Syrian airbase

This is the moment an airbase in Hama, Syria, was targeted by an Israeli airstrike, nearly destroying the facility.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 112 Palestinians killed since dawn on Thursday: Gaza health ministry

At least 112 Palestinians killed since dawn on Thursday: Gaza health ministry The Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Thursday that 112 Palestinians were killed by Israeli air strikes since dawn, with at least 70 of those deaths taking place in Gaza City, in the north of the Strip. The figure makes Thursday the deadliest single day for Palestinians since Israel resumed its war on Gaza on 18 March.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US bombings kill 92 in Yemen since 15 March

US bombings kill 92 in Yemen since 15 March The Yemeni health ministry on Thursday said that US air strikes have killed 92 people since they began on 15 March. The bombings take place on a nightly basis via US naval assets and aircraft. At least 165 others have been wounded, the ministry said.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hungry, scared Darfur civilians fear RSF attack, plead for army help

Sudanese civilians in North Darfur are starving as they fear an RSF invasion. Many are calling on the army for help.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump tariffs unlikely to hurt Turkish economy and could boost EU ties

Trump tariffs unlikely to hurt Turkish economy and could boost EU ties Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 16:16 Experts acknowledge that trade wars could put Ankara in a peculiar position, but it got the best possible outcome Donald Trump's tariffs have hit every country in the world (Reuters/Dado Ruvic/illustration) Off US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are not expected to have a major impact on...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US allies and adversaries react to Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s new global tariffs have shocked both allies and adversaries alike.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Qatar 'not an enemy', Netanyahu says amid new corruption probe

Qatar 'not an enemy', Netanyahu says amid new corruption probe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that Qatar is "not an enemy country, and many praise it", amid a probe into allegations his aides received money from the Gulf state for public relations work. The Times of Israel reported that two aides to Netanyahu, identified as Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, aresuspectedof being paid to spread...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel says it 'eliminated more than 250 terrorists' since resuming war on Gaza

Israel says it 'eliminated more than 250 terrorists' since resuming war on Gaza A spokesperson for the Israeli forces on Thursday said that since Israel's resumption of the war on Gaza on 18 March, it has "attacked more than 600 terrorist targets... and eliminated more than 250 terrorists, including 12 senior terrorists in Hamas and its ruling arm". The Hamas members in question were not identified. "In recent days, we...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Sadiq Khan's office hits back against Israeli embassy attack over Eid message

Sadiq Khan's office hits back against Israeli embassy attack over Eid message Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 14:29 Israel accused mayor of London of 'spouting Hamas propaganda' in lengthy statement London mayor Sadiq Khan leaves a meeting of regional mayors at 10 Downing Street in London on 9 July 2024 (AFP) Off The Israeli embassy in the UK has launched an unexpected attack on the mayor of London over...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The losers and worse losers of Trump’s tariffs on the Middle East and North Africa

The losers and worse losers of Trump’s tariffs on the Middle East and North Africa Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 04/03/2025 - 14:32 Algeria, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Syria and Tunisia are hit hardest by Washington's sweeping imposition of duties based on trade deficit formula US President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden at the White...

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Who’s winning the race for the Arctic’s resources?

Russia says it is open to economic cooperation with the West in the Arctic.

Published on: April 03, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East