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COVID-19 origin still β€˜inconclusive’ after years-long WHO study

WHO's Tedros says 'all hypotheses must remain on the table' after critical information not provided to investigators.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Supreme Court limits judges from blocking Trump order on birthright citizenship

US Supreme Court limits judges from blocking Trump order on birthright citizenship Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 18:55 Decision removes key obstacle blocking the implementation of Trump's laundry list of controversial executive orders Demonstrators hold up an anti-Trump sign outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on 27 June 27 2025 (Alex Wrobleski/AFP) Off The US Supreme Court has curbed the...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US sets deadline to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security says the gang-riddled Caribbean country is safe enough for Haitians to return.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York

Why everyone is talking about New York City’s new mayoral frontrunner.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Senior Israeli official to visit White House on Monday

Senior Israeli official to visit White House on Monday Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will be at the White House on Monday for discussions on Iran and Gaza, Axios has reported. He will also lay the groundwork for another visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington later this summer, according to Axios.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump says US ending all negotiations with Canada over digital tax

Canada had approved a 3 percent digital tax last year in June, and the first set of payments is due on Monday.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

The Last Lifeline

Doctors give everything to save lives during a violent gang war in one of the last remaining trauma hospitals in Haiti.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia kills 5 in Ukraine’s Samar, as Putin seems ready for new peace talks

Russian leader indicates longterm plan to cut army spending, as his forces vie for foothold in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian fighters carry out second ambush of Israeli soldiers this week

Palestinian fighters carry out second ambush of Israeli soldiers this week The Quds Brigades, working alongside the Qassam Brigades, said on Friday that they ambushed a group of Israeli soldiers using heavy mortar shells near the Halima Mosque, south of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The Quds Brigades is the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). Qassam is the military wing of Hamas. There is no known...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump suspends effort to scale back Iran sanctions

Trump suspends effort to scale back Iran sanctions US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he has halted efforts to ease sanctions on Iran, following the statements by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claiming "victory" during the so-called 12-day war, and also saying that Trump's order for Iran to surrender was a "statement [that] is too big to come out of the US president's mouth". Trump, in a post...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal in β€˜turning point’ after years of conflict

The US and Qatar-brokered peace agreement must be followed by disengagement and return of displaced families, DRC says.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran blocks UN nuclear watchdog for refusing to condemn US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran blocks UN nuclear watchdog for refusing to condemn US strikes on nuclear sites Iran appears to have blocked the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from visiting the country and carrying out inspections. On Friday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country's parliament has "voted for a halt to collaboration with the IAEA until the safety and security of our...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why the Trump administration is targeting immigration courts for arrests

Advocates fear a pattern is emerging, where immigrants face quick dismissals in the courtroom and detention outside it.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump vows to push ahead with ending birthright citizenship

US President Donald Trump is vowing to push ahead with his attempt to end birthright citizenship.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Contradicting Iran's top diplomat, Trump again says Tehran wants to talk

Contradicting Iran's top diplomat, Trump again says Tehran wants to talk US President Donald Trump reiterated on Friday that Tehran wants to meet following US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites last weekend, but gave no further details. Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, also said that he would want the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) or another trusted entity to have full rights to conduct...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Opioid pills discovered in US-backed food aid, Gaza authorities say

Opioid pills discovered in US-backed food aid, Gaza authorities say Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 16:26 US-Israeli aid distributor the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been widely condemned for possible complicity in war crimes Palestinians gather at an aid distribution point set up by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), near the Nuseirat refugee camp on 25 June 2025 (Eyad Baba/AFP) Off The Gaza...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

A month into Gaza's new aid system - killings, gunfire and chaos are routine

A month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Successful local efforts to get aid into north Gaza met with Israeli backlash

Successful local efforts to get aid into north Gaza met with Israeli backlash Submitted by Mera Aladam on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 09:36 Following the safe entry of several aid trucks, another batch of essentials were looted on Thursday, reportedly by Israeli-backed gangs Palestinian tribesmen secure aid trucks in Beit Lahia, north Gaza, 25 June, 2025 (Reuters/Dawoud Abu Alkas) Off Successful local Palestinian efforts to...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Kenyan minister caught urging police to shoot protesters

Kenya’s Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has been caught on video appearing to authorise police to shoot protesters.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 50 African people at risk of imminent execution in Saudi Arabia

At least 50 African people at risk of imminent execution in Saudi Arabia Submitted by Zecharias Zelalem on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 13:55 Six convicts in Najiran prison have already been beheaded over the past month, inmates tell MEE, amid uptick in executions Khalid Mohammed Ibrahim, an inmate on death row, is seen on the right with family before he was arrested (supplied) Off Dozens of people from the Horn of Africa on...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli soldiers β€˜ordered’ to shoot at unarmed Gaza aid seekers: Report

Israel's Haaretz newspaper reports that soldiers operating near food aid sites have deliberately fired on Palestinians.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least one killed as Israeli strikes pummel southern Lebanon

Lebanese state media reports civilian casualties after Israeli attack on residential apartment building in Nabatieh.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

British MP suggests Palestine Action activists should expect to be shot

British MP suggests Palestine Action activists should expect to be shot Submitted by Imran Mulla on Fri, 06/27/2025 - 12:49 Rupert Lowe, who recently had his elderly pet labrador shot, said 'if you break into a military base with the intent to cause damage, you should expect to be shot' Independent MP Rupert Lowe, a former member of Nigel Farage's anti-immigration Reform party, was embroiled in an antisemitism scandal...

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken

As Iran's capital resumes its old rhythms, the BBC's Lyse Doucet meets locals who wonder if peace will last.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Iranian foreign minister admits serious damage to nuclear sites

Abbas Araghchi also says there are no plans to resume nuclear talks with the US.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

UN reports uptick in preventable diseases in Gaza due to Israeli blockade

UN humanitarian agency stresses need for fuel, medical supplies and water in Palestinian territory besieged by Israel.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

BBC inside Iran state TV building hit by Israeli missile strike

The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the ruins of an Iranian state TV building hit during the conflict with Israel.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Evening recap

Evening recap Our live blog will shortly be closing until tomorrow morning. Here are the day's key developments: - Late on Thursday evening, local time,Gaza's al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat said it had so far received one dead and 30 wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on aid seekerson Salah al-Din Street in central Gaza. - By midday Thursday, local time,Gaza's Civil Defence said that 56 people had already been...

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least one dead, 30 wounded as Israelis fire on aid seekers in Gaza

At least one dead, 30 wounded as Israelis fire on aid seekers in Gaza Gaza's al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat says it has so far received one dead and 30 wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on aid seekerson Salah al-Din Street in central Gaza. Intial reports of the attacks came just after midnight local time on Thursday night.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Iranian-American group slams arrests of Iranian immigrants in the US

Iranian-American group slams arrests of Iranian immigrants in the US The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) on Thursday called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end its "outrageous targeting of individuals on the basis of their Iranian heritage" after an increase in the number of Iranian immigrants taken away to detention centers for deportation. β€œIn the wake of U.S. military strikes on Iran on...

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

β€˜We wanted to eliminate Khamenei’: Israel’s Defence Minister Katz

Katz says Israel has 'green light' from US to attack Iran again if Tehran makes 'progress' with its nuclear programme.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Man City hit Juventus for five at FIFA Club World Cup

English side Manchester City beat Italy's Juventus 5-2 in Orlando at FIFA's Club World Cup staged in United States.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US government plans to deport Abrego Garcia to a third country: Prosecutors

Lawyers for the Salvadoran immigrant asked he be returned to Maryland to prevent his quick deportation from Tennessee.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza clans reject Israeli claim that Hamas is stealing food aid

Gaza clans reject Israeli claim that Hamas is stealing food aid Gaza's deeply connected and well-armed clans rejected on Thursday the Israeli accusation that Hamas is once again stealing aid from trucks coming into Gaza, the Times of Israel reported. The aid trucks that enter Gaza via the Kareem Abu Salem crossing in the south and Zikim in the north carry flour, food and medical equipment, and are intended to...

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US gained nothing from strikes, Iran's supreme leader says

The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran's nuclear sites are destroyed.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East