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US says it has launched over 1,000 strikes on Yemen

US says it has launched over 1,000 strikes on Yemen The United States has stepped up its military campaign against Yemen, with a White House official confirming that more than 1,000 strikes have so far been carried out. James Hewitt, spokesperson for the US National Security Council, said Washington remains focused on dismantling the Houthis ability to disrupt maritime routes in the Red Sea. “The [US President Donald]...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hamas hails Houthi statement to impose air blockade on Israel

Hamas hails Houthi statement to impose air blockade on Israel Hamas has welcomed the Houthis’ vow to enforce a “comprehensive aerial blockade” on Israel, calling the move a powerful show of solidarity with Gaza. In a Telegram statement, Hamas described the Houthis’ actions as “heroic” and praised Yemen for “restoring, in this heroic battle, respect for the values of brotherhood and the bonds of religion and Arabism”....

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Brazil police arrest two suspects over Lady Gaga gig bomb plot

Police believe attackers targeted LGBTQ fans attending American star’s free concert on Rio’s Copacabana Beach.

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

Pope's old popemobile to become mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children

Pope's old popemobile to become mobile health clinic for Gaza’s children One of Pope Francis’s former popemobiles is being repurposed as a mobile health clinic for children in Gaza, fulfilling one of his final wishes, the Vatican’s official media outlet announced on Sunday. The vehicle, which the late pontiff used during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is now being outfitted with emergency medical equipment and...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Eight arrested in two separate anti-terror operations

Seven of the men arrested at various addresses across England are Iranian nationals, police say.

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

Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.

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

Syrian security forces monitored armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.

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UN rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, says it threatens civilians

UN rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, says it threatens civilians The United Nations and aid groups operating in Gaza have refused to cooperate with a proposed Israeli-US mechanism for delivering humanitarian assistance, saying it violates core humanitarian principles,Axios reported. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, UN agencies and NGOs said the plan “contravenes fundamental humanitarian principles and appears...

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Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport

Footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

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

Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive

The military says its aim is to increase pressure on Hamas militants to return hostages they still hold.

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US launches three air strikes south of Yemen’s capital, say Houthis

US launches three air strikes south of Yemen’s capital, say Houthis Houthi-linked outlets say US forces have carried out three air strikes near Yemen’s capital. According to the reports, “American aggression” struck the Al-Sawad region, located just south of Sana’a. No further details have been released on casualties or damage.

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Starving under Israel’s siege – what is next for the people of Gaza?

Dozens of people are already dead from starvation as Israel bars trucks with food and aid.

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

Houthis declare total air blockade on Israel

Houthis declare total air blockade on Israel Yemen’s Houthi group has announced it is enforcing a full air blockade on Israel. The group’s military spokesperson said in a statement that the Houthis are now preventing any Israeli air traffic from passing through.

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Exclusive: Abbas to visit Lebanon with plan to disarm Palestinian factions

Exclusive: Abbas to visit Lebanon with plan to disarm Palestinian factions Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 05/04/2025 - 18:46 In Beirut, the Palestinian president is expected to push for the disarmament of Palestinian factions in Lebanon’s refugee camps, as part of a coordinated regional effort to reshape the country Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the 32nd Palestinian Liberation...

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Israeli far-right minister urges bombing Gaza’s food and power supplies

Israeli far-right minister urges bombing Gaza’s food and power supplies Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the bombing of Gaza’s food and electricity supplies, as the security cabinet prepares to debate the next stage of the war. Speaking to Israeli Army Radio, Ben-Gvir said: “We need to increase the intensity and continue until we achieve total victory. We must win a total...

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Iran vows retaliation if attacked by US or Israel

Iran vows retaliation if attacked by US or Israel Iran has warned it will launch a military response if the United States or Israel initiates an attack. Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on state television that Tehran would not hesitate to retaliate against American and Israeli targets globally. “If this war is initiated by the US or the Zionist regime [Israel], Iran will target their interests, bases and forces –...

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Netanyahu to discuss Gaza escalation and aid resumption

Netanyahu to discuss Gaza escalation and aid resumption Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security cabinet meeting on Sunday to review plans for expanding military operations in Gaza and potentially restarting humanitarian aid deliveries, according to government sources speaking to Reuters. The discussion follows a Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning, which...

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Rapid US transformation: Is Trump succeeding?

Republican and Democratic strategists assess Trump’s policy priorities from immigration to the economy.

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

Israel calling up tens of thousands of reservists to expand war on Gaza

Move comes despite global outrage over humanitarian blockade and calls to reach lasting ceasefire.

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

Israel plans to attack Yemen after airport strike

Israel plans to attack Yemen after airport strike Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed plans for a military attack against Houthi targets in Yemen following a strike on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, according to the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. The decision came during high-level security consultations on Sunday. While officials have not disclosed operational details, the move signals...

Published on: May 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump says ‘I don’t know’ when asked if he backs US due process rights

US president makes comments in interview with NBC's Meet the Press after being asked about deportation of immigrants.

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

Schrodinger's president: Trump's tariffs exist and don't - except on China

Schrodinger's president: Trump's tariffs exist and don't - except on China Submitted by John Rees on Fri, 05/02/2025 - 16:44 The US president's trade policy is defined by volatility - with tariffs imposed, reversed or delayed at will. But with China, the direction is fixed: escalation and a deepening global crisis A mural by street artist Eme Freethinker at Mauerpark in Berlin shows US President Donald Trump with the...

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Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro discharged after three weeks in hospital

Jair Bolsonaro, who lost his re-election bid in 2022, had major abdominal surgery last month.

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

US to transfer Patriot system from Israel to Ukraine: Report

US to transfer Patriot system from Israel to Ukraine: Report The United States plans to redeploy a Patriot missile defence system from Israel to Ukraine under a new minerals agreement,The New York Times reported on Sunday. The older-model air defence battery, currently stationed in Israel, is expected to reach Ukraine by summer. Washington has not officially confirmed the transfer, which would mark another boost to...

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What’s the connection between Israeli wildfires and ‘green colonialism’?

Researchers say Israel’s worst wildfires were exacerbated by non-native trees that Israel has been planting for decades.

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

Qassam Brigades claim attack on Israeli soldiers

Qassam Brigades claim attack on Israeli soldiers The Qassam Brigades, the paramilitary wing of Hamas, said that its fighters "eliminated" a number of Israeli soldiers after luring them into“a previously booby-trapped tunnel shaft” on Saturday in southern Gaza's Rafah. “As soon as a number of soldiers advanced to the tunnel shaft, it was blown up, killing and wounding them,” the group said in a statement on Telegram. It...

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Israel uses Druze community to justify “interfering in Syria”

“Interestingly, that their [Druze] location in the Golan Heights presents, if you like, a strategic interest for Israel.

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

AI-generated image of Trump as pope is the latest White House controversy

US President Donald Trump is facing backlash for publishing an AI-generated image of himself as the pope.

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

'There will be no Hamas': Netanyahu

'There will be no Hamas': Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to oust Hamas from Gaza, saying "fierce fighting" is continuing in the enclave. In a video statement, he confirmed that two Israeli soldiers were killed this morning in Rafah. “We are carrying out a plan to achieve decisive victory,” he said, referring to security cabinet discussions to expand the military's offensive on the territory....

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UN’s Francesca Albanese defiant amid Israeli pressure and Gaza catastrophe

UN special rapporteur discusses pressure to cancel her role, threats of arrest in Germany, and ongoing Gaza catastrophe.

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Netanyahu warns 'there will be blows' following Houthi attack

Netanyahu warns 'there will be blows' following Houthi attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is "acting against [the Houthis] in coordination with the US" following today's missile launch targeting Ben GurionAirport. “We’ve acted against them in the past, and we’ll act against them again in the future. It’s not a ‘one-and-done’ - but there will be blows,” he said in a video message.

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Palestinian detainees report escalating abuse at Israel's Gilboa Prison

Palestinian detainees report escalating abuse at Israel's Gilboa Prison Palestinian prisoner groups have reported a sharp escalation in violence and mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners at Israel's Gilboa Prison. According to a lawyer from thePalestinian Commission for Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, detainees at the prison have been subjected to violent raids and beatings. Many of the detainees are reportedly...

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Israeli soldiers, settlers harass Palestinian activist featured in BBC film

The activist says settlers feel emboldened by the unchecked support given to them by US President Donald Trump.

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

‘Starbase’: Residents of Texas site home to Musk’s SpaceX back city status

Overwhelming majority of people who voted to turn base into municipality are employees of Elon Musk's space company.

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

MSF hospital bombing kills seven people in South Sudan

At least seven people were killed and 20 injured after a Doctors Without Borders hospital was bombed in South Sudan

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