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Vehicle driven into crowd in Los Angeles, injuring at least 30

The car was driven into a crowd of people in East Hollywood in the early hours of Saturday.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Dozens killed and more than 100 wounded by Israeli fire near two aid centres

Dozens killed and more than 100 wounded by Israeli fire near two aid centres Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks killed 32 people and wounded more than 100 near two aid centres in the south of the Palestinian territory. Agency spokesman Mahmud Basal told AFP that Israeli gunfire killed Palestinian aid seekers near a site southwest of Khan Younis and another centre northwest of Rafah. An eyewitness said he...

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Genocide or tragedy? Ukraine, Poland at odds over Volyn massacre of 1943

More than 80 years ago, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army stormed villages, slaughtering tens of thousands of ethnic Poles.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza students sit exams for first time since war began in October 2023

Some 1,500 students are scheduled to sit their end-of-school exam, despite Israel’s genocidal war.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo

The declaration has been agreed by representatives of both sides in Doha, weeks after talks in Washington.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Colombia’s Petro visits Haiti to help bolster security amid gang violence

Colombian leader opened a new embassy in Haiti, while talks focus on security and the fight against drug trafficking.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How did Albert Luthuli, anti-apartheid hero, really die in 1967?

An inquest ruled Chief Luthuli, Nobel laureate, died when he was hit by a train, but new evidence casts doubt on that.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump believes five fighter jets were shot down in India-Pakistan conflict

US president, who has claimed credit for the truce in May, says planes were being shot out of the air.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration

Soaring prices and anti-foreigner sentiment have become central issues for much of Japan's electorate.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands

Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro β€˜witch-hunt’

Brazilian President Lula sharply criticizes the US move, calling it 'arbitrary' and 'baseless'.

Published on: July 19, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

West Bank: Israeli soldiers shoot 14-year-old and prevent medical assistance reaching him

West Bank: Israeli soldiers shoot 14-year-old and prevent medical assistance reaching him Israeli soldiers shot and killed a teenage boy in Yabad, a village in the northern West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Friday. Israeli soldiers gunned down 14-year-old Amro Kabah on thestreet, and prevented ambulances from providing him with medical treatment, Haaretz reported citing local witnesses. Kabah's father...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US senator calls Israel's plans to enlist US support to displace Palestinians 'sickening'

US senator calls Israel's plans to enlist US support to displace Palestinians 'sickening' US Senator Chris Van Hollen has labelled Israel's request for the US to help them with forcible displacement of Palestinians β€œtruly outrageous and sickening," in post on X on Friday. β€œThe US should not be complicit in or use ANY governmental, American taxpayer resources to aid and abet what amounts to the ethnic cleansing of...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US attorney general paves way for more convicted criminals to own guns

Bondi says the proposed change gives her discretion over who can own firearms, in a move opposed by gun control groups.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian child shot dead in West Bank by Israeli forces amid land grabs

The 13-year-old was hit with live ammunition near Jenin and reportedly denied medical treatment by Israeli soldiers.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal

Knockback deals potential blow to US diplomat Thomas Barrack’s efforts to help broker Israel-Lebanon peace.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says newly signed crypto law will establish β€˜American dominance’

White House features crypto industry leaders investigated by the government, as critics highlight Trump's crypto ties.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and Greek Orthodox counterpart allowed to enter Gaza in rare solidarity visit

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and Greek Orthodox counterpart allowed to enter Gaza in rare solidarity visit Top Christian leaders in Jerusalem made a rare solidarity visit to Gazaon Friday, a day after the Israeli military struck aCatholic church in Gaza, killing three people and prompting international condemnation. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and his Greek Orthodox counterpart,...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian Islamic Jihad group says GHF was established to 'trap' Palestinians seeking aid

Palestinian Islamic Jihad group says GHF was established to 'trap' Palestinians seeking aid The Palestinian Islamic Jihad group said that the controversial US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund was set up so that an armed group to trap Palestinians while they seek aid, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. More than 900 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid at GHF sites in the six weeks they have been...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported migrants in El Salvador

President Donald Trump had deported nearly 200 Venezuelan men to an El Salvador prison, raising fears for their safety.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Who is Handala, the inspiration behind latest Gaza flotilla ship

Handala is the new Freedom Flotilla vessel carrying activists and humanitarian aid to challenge the Israeli blockade.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Slovenia’s parliament votes to legalise assisted dying

Slovenia will join several other countries that have legalised the practice, including Australia and Belgium.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles Sheriff’s training facility

Three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were killed in an explosion at a training facility.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is the voting system in the UK fair?

Government wants to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

MAGA acolyte Marjorie Taylor Greene votes alongside Tlaib and OmarΒ to cut US funding for Israel

MAGA acolyte Marjorie Taylor Greene votes alongside Tlaib and Omarto cut US funding for Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 07/18/2025 - 17:08 House of Representatives rejected cutting $500m in US funding for Israel, hours after bombing the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene joins House Republican Study Committee members as they hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN: Nearly one in three people in Gaza cannot access food for days

UN: Nearly one in three people in Gaza cannot access food for days Almost a third of people in Gaza are unable to access a single meal for days at a time, the World Food Programme announced on X on Friday. "Thousands of people are on the verge of catastrophic hunger," the United Nations agency said. "Food aid is the only real way for people to eat". Israel has blocked humanitarian aid into Gaza since the beginning of...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Explosion at Los Angeles police training centre kills three officers

Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said there is 'no threat to the community' after the deadly blast closed local roads.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?

Many across the world are rounding on Israel's war on Gaza, with states in the 'Global South' leading the way.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel moves to solicit US's help with expelling Palestinians from Gaza

Israel moves to solicit US's help with expelling Palestinians from Gaza Israel is seeking the Trump administration’s help in forcefully displacing Palestinians out of Gaza, Axios reported on Friday. The head of Israel's intelligence agency, David Barnea, is visiting the White House this week in order to solicit help in securing the consent of third countries to take hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, two...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid

Crisis compounded after United States, which provided 40 percent of UNHCR funding last year, slashed its contribution.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

CBS cancels Colbert’s Late Show amid pending Paramount-Skydance merger

Despite financial pressures on the late night TV model, experts say the timing suggests political motives.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Saudi Arabia told US that Syrian forces should deploy to Sweida despite Israeli objections, source says

Saudi Arabia told US that Syrian forces should deploy to Sweida despite Israeli objections, source says Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 07/18/2025 - 18:00 Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other US allies have all condemned Israel's strikes on Damascus and Sweida Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) greets Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa as US President Donald Trump looks on, in Riyadh, on 14 May 2025 (Bandar...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hamas says Israel rejected ceasefire deal releasing all captives in Gaza

Abu Obeida says there will be no guarantee of a return to partial deals if Israel leaves the negotiating table again.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Dubois-Usyk 2: Londoner β€˜on a different level’ before title fight

'Young lion' Daniel Dubois faces unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight title showdown at Wembley on Saturday.

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

War on Gaza: Qassam spokesman Abu Obaida says Israel rejected deal to release all captives

War on Gaza: Qassam spokesman Abu Obaida says Israel rejected deal to release all captives Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 07/18/2025 - 18:45 In his first video appearance in more than four months, Abu Obaida criticises Arab leaders for their silence and for abandoning Palestinians Hamas's armed wing spokesperson, Abu Obaida, speaks in this screen grab from a video released on 18 July 2025 (Hamas military...

Published on: July 18, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye