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Hamas reached out to Arab-American Trump contact to initiate captive deal: Report
Hamas reached out to Arab-American Trump contact to initiate captive deal: Report Hamas was the side that began the outreach to US President Donald Trump toward a deal to free a US-Israeli dual national from captivity in Gaza, Axios has reported, and the group did it via an Arab-American Trump contact with no role in the administration. That contact was Bishara Bahbah, who previously led Arab Americans for Trump, and...
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France mosque killing should be investigated as terrorism, says lawyer
The murder of Aboubakar Cisse at a French mosque should be investigated by anti-terror police, according to a lawyer.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:US and Saudi Arabia agree to $142bn weapons sale during Trump visit
The White House says an agreement with Saudi Arabia includes investments in weapons and technology totaling $600bn.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Israel bombs hospital complex in Khan Younis
Israel bombs hospital complex in Khan Younis Israel has bombed the vicinity of the Gaza European Hospital in Khan Younis, multiple news outlets are reportingon Tuesday. Several people are dead, health officials said, with many buried in the earth from the impact of the blast, images on social media show. Israel said it targeted a Hamas "command centre" beneath the hospital. It did not produce any evidence to that...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Gutted
Fault Lines, Mother Jones investigate how private equity firm gutted a hospital chain for profit, endangering patients.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:British tourist to be deported from Israel
Police say Janet Adyeri posted anti-Israel content on social media and entered a closed military zone.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Is Israelβs βtemplate for genocideβ being used in Sudan?
Israelβs βtemplate for genocideβ is being used in Sudan, according to international law expert Luigi Daniele.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Rights groups say Starmer's migration comments risk reigniting far-right riots
Rights groups say Starmer's migration comments risk reigniting far-right riots Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 15:42 The prime minister has drawn fire for a speech which critics said recalled Enoch Powell's notorious 'rivers of blood' speech Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a press conference on migration, in London, 12 May 2025 (Reuters) Off Rights groups say Prime Minister Keir Starmerβs...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:US deportations raise serious human rights concerns, UN says
The United Nations raised alarm over the large number of people being deported from the United States.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Foreign-run accounts on X spread fake news about Syria, report finds
Foreign-run accounts on X spread fake news about Syria, report finds Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 11:33 BBC probe finds coordinated social media campaigns, originating abroad, spreading false information against and in favour of new Syrian administration Syrian security forces stand guard as people celebrate the 14th anniversary of Syria's uprising at a rally in Umayyad Square in Damascus on 15 March...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Oman's grand mufti urges India to 'remember kindness of past Muslim rulers'
Oman's grand mufti urges India to 'remember kindness of past Muslim rulers' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 14:25 Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili congratulated Pakistanis on their 'victory' over India and urged them to support the Palestinians Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, is pictured during a meeting at the International Union for Muslim Scholars in Doha on 21...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Albaniaβs ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote
A near-complete ballot count shows the Socialist Party secured 52 percent of the votes or 82 of 140 parliamentary seats.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Real Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga β Vinicius Jr, start, team news, lineups
With their La Liga title defence now in serious jeopardy, Real Madrid host Mallorca with their season on the line.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:One Month in Ramallah: Life and leadership under occupation
In the heart of the occupied city of Ramallah, a governor leads her people through a month of grief, defiance and hope.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned
Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:51 British MPs tell MEE the UK must recognise Palestine immediately, in response to revelations about Cameron government decision in 2014 MPs proceed to Westminster Abbey for a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May (UK Parliament) Off The...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Deadly clashes rock Libyaβs capital after militia leader killed
Deadly clashes rock Libyaβs capital after militia leader killed Submitted by Sally Abou AlJoud on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 12:02 Abdelghani al-Kikli's killing by rival forces pave the way for a major territorial and institutional reshuffle, analysts warn Libyan security forces man a checkpoint in Tripoli on 13 May, a day after overnight clashes killed at least six people (Mahmud Turkia/AFP) Off Clashes between heavily armed...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:UK assessed there was 'no serious risk' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza
UK assessed there was 'no serious risk' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza The British government assessed last year that there was βno serious riskβ of a genocide occurring in Gaza, weeks before it imposed a partial suspension of arms exports toIsraelwhich did not include parts that could end up in Israeli F-35 fighter jets. Before that decision was taken, a handling plan set out that newly elected Prime Minister...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Watch: President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
In the first major diplomatic trip during his second term, the president is hoping to secure significant new investment in the US in the four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Gaza journalist Hassan Aslih killed in Israeli strike on hospital
Hassan Aslih was being treated in Nasser Hospital for wounds from a previous strike, medics say.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen βstarvation is spreadingβ inside Gaza.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Bowen: Denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', says UN refugee agency head
Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen βstarvation is spreadingβ inside Gaza.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:'I've practised being booed', Israel's Eurovision entry who survived Hamas attack tells BBC
Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win".
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Music mogul βDiddyβ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial
Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US-Israeli hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
Edan Alexander, 21, is the first hostage to be released by Hamas since a ceasefire ended in March.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UN urges calm as heavy fire, clashes erupt in Libyaβs Tripoli
Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Israeli negotiators headed to Doha on Tuesday
Israeli negotiators headed to Doha on Tuesday Israel is sending a negotiating team to Doha, Qatar on Tuesday for further discussions on reaching a ceasefire and captive-swap deal in Gaza, the Times of Israel has reported. This comes of the heels of the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander on Monday. Hamas expressed a willingness to keep engaging diplomatically, and said talks can bring about results where the...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:From AI to weapons, Trump's Gulf visit looks to swap politics for business
From AI to weapons, Trump's Gulf visit looks to swap politics for business Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 05/12/2025 - 20:24 Saudi officials will push for American investments in the kingdom, as US officials lobby for petrodollars to flow the opposite way US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Air Force One at Miami International Airport, in Miami, Florida, on 19 February 2025 (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP)...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Former Israeli intelligence officials urge Trump to continue sidestepping Netanyahu
Former Israeli intelligence officials urge Trump to continue sidestepping Netanyahu A letter signed by former senior figures in the Israeli security sphere is calling on US President Donald Trump to sidestep Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and work to release the remaining captives in Gaza. The letter, dated Sunday, says it is written on behalf of more than 550 members of Commanders for Israel's Security,...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US
Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander reunites with family after release
Video from the Israeli military showed the moment of US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander reuniting with his family.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US students enter seventh day of hunger strike for Gaza
US students enter seventh day of hunger strike for Gaza Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Mon, 05/12/2025 - 19:03 California State University students from several campuses have gone on a hunger strike in solidarity with Palestinians at risk of famine in Gaza A pro-Palestinian protester walks past graffiti reading βYour Complicity Will Be Rememberedβ in a hallway of the student services building at California State...
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices
President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:One in five people in Gaza face starvation, famine watchdog warns
The IPC says a full 100% of Gaza now experiences acute food insecurity while half-a-million people face starvation.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Protesters rally against Israelβs participation in Eurovision
Protesters in Basel condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
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