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World could be witnessing โ€˜another Nakbaโ€™ in Palestine, UN committee warns

Israel's priority is a 'wider colonial expansion', the committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories said.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US reports second air traffic control outage at New Jersey airport

The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire more staff.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What is 'Gideon's Chariots', Israel's latest plan for Gaza?

What is 'Gideon's Chariots', Israel's latest plan for Gaza? TheIsraeliarmy is planning to seize complete control of theGaza Strip, displacetheentire population to a small area of land in the south and provide Palestinians with only enough food so they don't starve to death, as part of an expanded military operation ominously called "Gideon's Chariots". Israel's security cabinetunanimouslyapprovedthe planlate on 4 May,...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

India, Pakistan exchange claims over drone strikes

India and Pakistan have been trading drone and artillery strikes in some of the most intense fighting in nearly 30 years

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Social media erupts after Indian media falsely claims destruction of Pakistan's Karachi Port

Social media erupts after Indian media falsely claims destruction of Pakistan's Karachi Port Submitted by Pauline Ertel on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 15:22 On Twitter, users are both propagating and debunking fake news that India's Navy has destroyed the Port of Karachi Indian news outlet India Today announces a supposed attack, later debunked, on Pakistan's Karachi by the Indian Navy (Screengrab X/India Today) Off In what...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Mohsen Mahdawi tells Al Jazeera why he refuses to be afraid

Palestinian peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi recounted his arrest and imprisonment to Al Jazeeraโ€™s Kristen Saloomey.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gunmen kill 30 during โ€˜viciousโ€™ attack in southeast Nigeria: Rights group

Attack in Imo State 'shows callous disregard for the sanctity of life', rights group Amnesty International says.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US grants dozens of white South Africans refugee status

US grants dozens of white South Africans refugee status Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 19:33 The Afrikaners, or descendants of Dutch colonisers in South Africa, are set to arrive in the US this month South African farmer Tewie Wessels addresses a group of white South Africans who support US President Donald Trump and South African and US tech billionaire Elon Musk, in front of the US embassy in Pretoria,...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN must 'urgently intervene' as Palestinians starve, Gaza authorities say

UN must 'urgently intervene' as Palestinians starve, Gaza authorities say The Gaza Media Office on Friday called on the United Nations to "urgently interveneto end the blockade and the policy of starvation" by Israel in the strip. "Famine is rapidly ravaging tens of thousands of families, amid a complete lack of food," the statement read."Most medicines and medical supplies are missing due to the blockade imposed by...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump doesn't want Netanyahu to spoil his Gulf visit. And it's causing tension

Trump doesn't want Netanyahu to spoil his Gulf visit. And it's causing tension Submitted by Sean Mathews on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 18:26 Trump has taken several decisions in the lead up to his Gulf visit that have ignored Israeli interests US President-elect Donald Trump joins sword-wielding dancers at welcome ceremony ahead of banquet at Murabba Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 20 May 2017 (Mandel Ngan/AFP) Off US...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What might follow from Pope Leo XIVโ€™s election?

The 69-year-old is the first cardinal from US to lead the world's largest Christian church.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia celebrates 80th anniversary of Victory Day with grand parade

Russia marked the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany with a grand parade in Moscowโ€™s Red Square.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released from ICE detention

The doctoral student, targeted for pro-Palestine article, recounts being 'afraid' and 'crying' during her detention.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

โ€˜I donโ€™t have the cash to pay for these tariffsโ€™: US small biz suffers

US small businesses are being financially stressed by Trump's tariffs amidst already slim margins.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel intercepts missile launched by Yemenโ€™s Houthis

The incident comes days after Oman said it mediated a ceasefire deal between the US and the Houthi group.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US federal judge orders Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk released

US federal judge orders Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk released A US federal judge on Friday ordered the release of Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk, who has spent six weeks in immigration detention in a remote part of Louisiana. "Her continued detention chills the speech of millions in this country who are not citizens," the judge said, citing the government's only evidence for arresting and detaining...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Election of an American pope a โ€œshock to manyโ€

Cesar Baldelomar talks about the shock election of Pope Leo XIV from Chicago and its impact on the Catholic Church.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump threatens to sideline Israel if deal not reached with Hamas in coming days: Report

Trump threatens to sideline Israel if deal not reached with Hamas in coming days: Report Haaretz reported on Friday that the White House has been pressuring Israel to seal a ceasefire and captive-swap deal with Hamas - before US President Donald Trump heads out on his first working foreign trip to three Gulf countries next week. The visit is scheduled for 13-16 May. Washington reportedly threatened Israel with being...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Urgence Palestine challenges shutdown order in French court

Urgence Palestine challenges shutdown order in French court A French pro-Palestinian protest group is contesting a government decision to shut it down, saying the move was politically motivated and based on "false" arguments as part of a wider crackdown on the movement for Palestinian rights. Urgence Palestine (Emergency Palestine), created in 2023 to protest against Israel's military offensive inGaza, filed its...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pope Leo XIV holds first Mass

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, called his election a โ€œcrossโ€ and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?

India and Pakistan exchange deadly fire as tensions escalate over Kashmir.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

โ€˜I will run right over youโ€™: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics

Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Turkey backs Pakistan, Israel supports India and Gulf states look to mediate

Turkey backs Pakistan, Israel supports India and Gulf states look to mediate Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:00 Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visits India and Pakistan, as regional powers stake out their diplomatic positions Indian Army personnel stand guard at the India Gate in New Delhi on 8 May 2025 (Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters) Off Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir, arrived in...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Church must bring light to worldโ€™s โ€˜dark nightsโ€™: Pope Leo at first mass

The new head of the Catholic Church will be formally installed as pope at a mass on May 18, the Vatican says.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India's attack on Pakistan is a declaration of Israel-style expansionism

India's attack on Pakistan is a declaration of Israel-style expansionism Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:46 Delhi has modelled its assault on Pakistan on Israel's aggression in Palestine - testing the world's tolerance for Hindu nationalist militarism and the erasure of international law An Indian soldier patrols near the Wagah border following India's air strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Canadian unemployment rate hits six-month high amid US-imposed tariffs

Statistics Canada showed an unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, with most cuts in the manufacturing sector.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel kills commander of Jenin battalion

Israel kills commander of Jenin battalion The Israeli military on Friday said it had killedNour Abdel Karim al-Bitawi, the commander of the Jenin battalion in the West Bank. Bitawi "maintained connections with Hamas in Gaza and abroad", the Israeli military said. He had been among the most wanted on Israeli intelligence lists.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

โ€˜Mindlessโ€™ damage: Two convicted of cutting down historic Sycamore Gap tree

In 2023, the pair cut down the almost 200-year-old tree on Hadrian's Wall in northern England.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm

UN agencies say they will not co-operate with the proposed system because it appears to "weaponise" aid.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

EU ministers back Ukrainian tribunal to try Russian officials

The tribunal will hold Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ministers to account for the invasion of Ukraine.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Syriaโ€™s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence

Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Locals dispute Indian claim Muridke mosque was โ€˜terror training campโ€™

Residents of Muridke, Pakistan held Friday prayers at a bombed-out mosque that was targeted by the Indian military.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

New pope will lead like Francis, โ€œright down the middleโ€

The brother of Pope Leo XIV explains why the world will be watching the first American to lead the Catholic Church.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli forces besiege home in Nablus

Israeli forces besiege home in Nablus Israeli forces besieged a home in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, targeting it with anti-tank missiles, Wafa news agency is reporting. According to the report, the Israeli army encircled a house in the eastern part of the city and fired several anti-tank rounds at it, as well as blocking ambulances from reaching the area. Wafa added that military reinforcements were deployed...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How Israelโ€™s dehumanisation of Palestinians stokes the slaughter in Gaza

How Israelโ€™s dehumanisation of Palestinians stokes the slaughter in Gaza Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:45 From the prime minister to soldiers, Israelis are justifying their killing in disturbing language A Palestinian man reacts following an Israeli strike that hit Gaza City, 7 May 2025 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off As Israelโ€™s war on Gaza began in October 2023, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye