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Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company

PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain's coalition government.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Is US dollar dominance at risk?

Donald Trump thinks a strong dollar is hurting US manufacturing. His team has backed the idea of currency weakening.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?

As Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets South Africa's Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

At least 59 killed across Gaza since dawn on Thursday

At least 59 killed across Gaza since dawn on Thursday Al Jazeera, citing local health officials, is reporting that the death toll in Gaza on Thursday thus far is 59, and likely to rise. Half of those killed were in Jabalia in the north of the strip, where Israel has sustained heavy bombardment since it began its war in October 2023.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Shareholders confront Axa over investment in companies arming Israel

Shareholders confront Axa over investment in companies arming Israel Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 15:41 Protest held outside insurance giant's annual general meeting, accusing it of profiting from Israeli war crimes in Gaza Pro-Palestinian protesters in the street prior to the general assembly of French insurance company Axa in Paris on 24 April 2025 (AFP/Thibaud Moritz) Off Shareholders have...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Made in America

Fault Lines investigates civilian deaths in Lebanon and possible war crimes involving US-made bombs used by Israel.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism

Why I violated the IHRA definition of antisemitism Submitted by Joel Beinin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 18:59 This thinly veiled attack on freedom of speech aims to curb any meaningful discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict Protesters criticise Israeli apartheid outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 30 April 2022 (Stefani Reynolds/AFP) On On 17 April, theNational Day of Action for Higher Education, dozens of...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base

The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but the Somali army denies the claim.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Kashmir attack: Does India’s Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan?

Pakistan has deemed India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following tourist attack in Pahalgam an 'act of war'.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel bars Palestinian paramedic from meeting family and lawyers

Israel bars Palestinian paramedic from meeting family and lawyers Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 10:21 Assad al-Nassasra was taken by Israeli forces following attack that killed 15 first responders in Gaza Israeliauthorities are denying a Palestinianparamedic Assad al-Nassasra legal representation or visitation rights during his detainmen (X) Off Israeliauthorities are denying a Palestinianparamedic,one...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza: Israeli mayor says 'never again' applies to everyone at Holocaust event

Gaza: Israeli mayor says 'never again' applies to everyone at Holocaust event Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:53 Mayor of Hod Hasharon warns 'lust for revenge, blood and destruction' will not return Israelis held in Gaza to families Israelis carry portraits of Israeli hostages, held captive in the Gaza Strip since the October 2023 attacks by Palestinian militants, during a silent gathering in Tel...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Bethlehem pastor criticises world leaders for ignoring Pope Francis' Gaza plea

Bethlehem pastor criticises world leaders for ignoring Pope Francis' Gaza plea Submitted by Mathilda Mallinson on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:25 Munther Isaac accuses world leaders of 'hypocrisy' and claims they have failed to acknowledge the late pontiff's true legacy of speaking out against war and Israel's apartheid policies " class="video-embed-field-lazy container-element"> Off A Bethlehem pastor has slammed the...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Death toll from Israeli strikes rises to at least 36

Death toll from Israeli strikes rises to at least 36 The death toll from a series of Israeli strikes on Gaza Thursday morning has risen to 36, the Palestinian Civil Defense and hospital sources announced. "The bombardment was extremely intense and shook the entire area," witness Abdel Qader Sabah told AFP. "Everyone started running and screaming, not knowing what to do." The attacks hit multiple areas across the...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel is using high-powered bombs to maximise deaths in Gaza, experts say

Israel’s latest war on Gaza is killing civilians at four times the rate of previous conflicts there.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Revealed: UAE deploys Israeli radar in Somalia under secret deal

Revealed: UAE deploys Israeli radar in Somalia under secret deal Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 13:33 Puntland's President Said Abdullahi Deni turns Bosaso airport over to the United Arab Emirates without parliamentary approval A satellite image taken near Puntland's Bosaso airport on 5 March shows an Israeli-made ELM-2084 3D Active Electronically Scanned Array Multi-Mission Radar supplied by the UAE...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The great collapse of US higher education has begun

Budget cuts, culture wars and enrolment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli mayor warns 'lust for revenge, blood and destruction' has not helped captives in Gaza

Israeli mayor warns 'lust for revenge, blood and destruction' has not helped captives in Gaza An Israeli mayor has warned that the "lust for revenge, blood and destruction" has not returned captives held in Gaza, living or dead, to their families. Amir Kochavi, mayor of Hod Hasharon, was speaking at a ceremony on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day where he said Jews must "not remain silent in the face of atrocities...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Spain scraps deal on bullet sales with Israeli company after outcry

Spain scraps deal on bullet sales with Israeli company after outcry Spain has cancelled a multi-million dollar deal to buy bullets from an Israeli company after a member of the ruling coalition said it was a "blatant violation" of a ban on trading arms with the country. Spain's interior ministry had sought to negotiate a termination of the 6.8m euro ($7.8m) contract with Israeli firm IMI Systems to have supplied...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

How Israel’s war on Gaza has cut Palestinian life expectancy

How Israel’s war on Gaza has cut Palestinian life expectancy It is 18 months sinceIsraeldeclaredwar on Gaza, following the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel in October 2023, which killed more than 1,200 people. At the time of writing, more than 51,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 100,000 injured from a pre-war population of 2.2m. Ninety percent of people have been displaced, usually more than once. A...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK lifts sanctions on Syrian ministries and intelligence agencies

UK lifts sanctions on Syrian ministries and intelligence agencies Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 11:13 Syria's president has urged western countries to relieve his country of sanctions and allow it to rebuild after 14 years of war President Ahmed al-Sharaa (centre) pictured in Antalya, Turkey, earlier this month (AFP) Off The UK has lifted sanctions on Syria's defence and interior ministries and a range of...

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips

Gazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots

It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest opposition group in parliament.

Published on: April 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Real Madrid beat Getafe to keep LaLiga leaders Barcelona in sight

Arda Guler scores the only goal of the football game as Real record crucial away win to keep title defence alive.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

What will the IMF and World Bank do in the latest economic crisis?

Global financial institutions meet as turmoil brings fears worldwide.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India downgrades Pakistan ties after attack on Kashmir tourists

India announces raft of measures, including suspension of a key water-sharing treaty and the closure of border crossing.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'We didn't hear his voice': Gaza's churches fall silent after death of Pope Francis

'We didn't hear his voice': Gaza's churches fall silent after death of Pope Francis Submitted by Azad Essa on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:51 Palestinians sheltering in Gaza's churches after losing their homes have now also lost a voice that filled them with hope Karima Tarazi says the pope leaves behind a legacy of kindness and concern for the oppressed (Azad Essa/MEE) Off Karima Tarazi says that with the death of Pope...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trade war with China to hit US healthcare

Without a carve-out for tariff exceptions for pharmaceuticals, prices will skyrocket for US patients, experts warn.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Rubio unveils sweeping State Department overhaul, taking aim at human rights bureaus

Rubio unveils sweeping State Department overhaul, taking aim at human rights bureaus Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 20:00 Rubio said the State Department's bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor was being axed after pushing for an arms embargo against Israel US Secretary of State Marco Rubio before a bilateral meeting with his French counterpart in Paris on 17 April 2025 (Julien de Rosa / Pool /...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Muslims fear potential 'Israel-like' retaliation after Kashmir attack

Muslims fear potential 'Israel-like' retaliation after Kashmir attack Submitted by Maysa Mustafa on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:59 Calls for a violent β€˜solution’ from a prominent Indian anchor have many online drawing similarities between the tactics of Israel and India Activists of the right-wing Shiv Sena political party burn a poster of Pakistan's national flag during a protest in Mumbai on 23 April 2025 to condemn the...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

FBI raids University of Michigan pro-Palestine students' homes

FBI raids University of Michigan pro-Palestine students' homes Video shared on Wednesday by a local digital news outlet in Dearborn, Michigan showed men in FBI-emblazoned vests breaking down the door of a home where pro-Palestine student protesters live. According to the pro-Palestine group TAHRIR Coalition, the raids took place at three locations:Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Canton, all at the homes of University of...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US senator’s town hall turns chaotic over Trump, deportations

Anger flared and nearly turned violent at a town hall hosted by US Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab

Souab is a fierce critic of President Kais Saied and was arrested for comments about the judiciary acting under duress.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Video: India vows β€˜loud & clear’ response to Kashmir attack

Relatives of victims of the Kashmir attack held funerals for their loved ones as India vowed its response to the attack.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump administration considers China tariff cuts: Report

White House is considering cutting its tariffs on Chinese imports in a bid to de-escalate tensions, as per news reports.

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Judge orders Trump to restore Voice of America operations in setback for administration

Judge orders Trump to restore Voice of America operations in setback for administration Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:26 The judge said the cuts to VOA were a 'hasty, indiscriminate approach' The Voice of America (VOA) sign is displayed on its building on 17 March 2025 in Washington, DC (Alex Wong/AFP) Off A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that President Donald Trump should restore Voice of America...

Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye