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More than 30 peace activists detained in West Bank for helping Palestinians harvest olives

More than 30 peace activists detained in West Bank for helping Palestinians harvest olives The Israeli military detained and is deporting dozens of foreign peace activists in the West Bank who were helping Palestinians from the village of Burin near Nablus harvest olives. The activists are accused of "violating" orders by the Israeli army. Israeli police said they arrested seven of the 32 detainees who were carrying...

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What we know about the fighting on the Pakistan-Afghan border

After days of cross-border fighting, Pakistan and Afghan Taliban authorities agreed a temporary ceasefire.

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Luxurising the sacred': New Mecca mega project sparks debate

'Luxurising the sacred': New Mecca mega project sparks debate Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 10/16/2025 - 13:22 Social media users argue the newly announced King Salman Gate prioritises grandeur over preservation of spiritual space The Salman Gate Project promises an added capacity of nearly one million worshippers in the holy city of Mecca (pif.gov.sa) Off Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially...

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

FIFA World Cup 2026: What to know about Trump’s threat to move Boston games

United States President Donald Trump has taken aim at Boston over safety concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures.

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Yemen's Houthis say military chief of staff Mohammed al-Ghamari killed

Israel's defence minister says he "died of wounds" sustained in an Israeli air strike in the Yemeni capital in late August.

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Malnutrition affecting β€œbond” between parents and Gaza kids

Dr. Amber Alayyan discusses the long-term effects of malnutrition in developing children in Gaza.

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Donald Trump’s speech to the Israeli Knesset

Trump claimed a β€œhistoric dawn of a new Middle East” in his speech to Israel’s Knesset. We Fact Check his claim.

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza ceasefire: This is not a 'new dawn'. The war is not over

Gaza ceasefire: This is not a 'new dawn'. The war is not over Submitted by Chris Doyle on Thu, 10/16/2025 - 10:05 Any peace plan needs to address the issue of genuine accountability, so that this genocide never happens again US President Donald Trump greets Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025 (AFP) On "It took three thousand years to get to this point,"...

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Tunisia: Thousands protest in Gabes against chemical plant pollution

Tunisia: Thousands protest in Gabes against chemical plant pollution Submitted by Elodie Farge on Thu, 10/16/2025 - 13:14 Hundreds of intoxication cases rekindle anger over environmental and public health problems near plant Gabes residents demand the closure of a chemical plant amid concerns over local pollution-linked illnesses, on 15 October 2025 (Hasan Mrad/AFP) Off Several thousand residents staged a demonstration...

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Saudi Arabia launches huge Mecca expansion with tall towers overlooking Kaaba

Saudi Arabia launches huge Mecca expansion with tall towers overlooking Kaaba Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Thu, 10/16/2025 - 13:09 Computer-generated projections show shiny skyscrapers in new 'King Salman Gate', which kingdom predicts will bring in nearly one million prayer spaces An illustrated projection shows new buildings that will form the new King Salman Gate in Mecca, announced by Saudi Arabia's crown prince on...

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Houthis confirm death of military leader in Yemen

Houthis confirm death of military leader in Yemen Yemen's Houthis have confirmed the death of their military leader. Lieutenant General Mohammed Abdul Karim Al-Ghamari was killed "while fulfilling his duties," the group said in a statement. Although they didn't specifically reference Israel as the culprit, they mentionedit would "receive its deterrent punishment for the crimes it has committed".

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says

The alleged attack on the 66-year-old is said to have left him unconscious. Israel's prison service called the claim "fake".

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

US plays down claims Hamas is violating ceasefire deal over hostage remains

Hamas says it has returned the bodies it can reach in Gaza's ruins, but needs specialised equipment and more time to retrieve others.

Published on: October 16, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Months after fall of Assad, families of Syria's missing still seeking justice

Some are only now coming forward with accounts of loved ones who disappeared during the civil war and are presumed dead.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

AU suspends Madagascar as military leader to be sworn in as president

Colonel Randrianirina set to assume presidency in Madagascar after President Andry Rajoelina removed.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump appears to confirm report he authorised CIA operations in Venezuela

US president has taken a series of escalatory steps that appear aimed at toppling the Venezuelan government.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US in talks with five countries over stabilisation force

US in talks with five countries over stabilisation force The US is speaking to Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar and Azerbaijan about joining an international stabilization force, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed officials. One of the sources said that rebuilding will only happen in β€œHamas-free” zones.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What’s next for released Palestinian prisoners?

Thousands of Palestinian prisoners describe systematic torture in Israeli jails.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gaza medics find signs of torture on Palestinian bodies returned by Israel

Health officials in Gaza say many of the 90 returned bodies bore marks of violence and possible executions.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says Modi has assured him India will not buy Russian oil

Trump has recently targeted India for its Russian oil purchases, imposing tariffs on Indian exports to the US.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Dr Hussam Abu Safiya faces extension of his detention in Israeli court on Thursday

Dr Hussam Abu Safiya faces extension of his detention in Israeli court on Thursday Amnesty International is calling for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the former director ofKamal Adwan Hospital, who was detained and has been held in Israeli detention without charge or trial since December 2024. Although he was on the list of prisoners to be released on Monday, Israel removed the much-loved paeditrician from it....

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

What Jared Kushner’s Middle East diplomacy means for Gaza

Jared Kushner, billionaire real-estate scion and son-in-law to the US President, is shaping the future of Gaza.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Senate confirms Lebanese-American ambassadors for Tunisia, Lebanon

US Senate confirms Lebanese-American ambassadors for Tunisia, Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 19:58 Trump hand-picked loyalists for the posts, but his Yemeni-born pick for Kuwait faces steep opposition Bill Bazzi, former mayor of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, speaks alongside US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Novi, Michigan, on 26 October 2024 (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via AFP) Off...

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestine Red Crescent Society pays tribute to more than 30 colleagues killed in line of duty

Palestine Red Crescent Society pays tribute to more than 30 colleagues killed in line of duty The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) paid tribute on Wednesday to 31 colleagues - 29 were killed while on duty during Israel's war on Gaza and two were killed during Israeli attacks in the West Bank, Al Jazeera reported. β€œWith hearts full of gratitude and solidarity, the PRCS family stands with our colleagues in Gaza...

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over moving production to US

Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US, which will see Jeep Compass production move from Canada to the US.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says US troops will not be involved in disarming Hamas or military activity in Gaza

Trump says US troops will not be involved in disarming Hamas or military activity in Gaza US President Donald Trump told reporters during a news conference in Washington on Wednesday that he doesn't see a reason for the US military to get involved in Gaza. "I don’t see that - no," Trump said. "I think we’re going to handle it very well.” He also said the US military would not be needed to disarm Hamas. The government...

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds

Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia's more than three-year war.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to fire thousands of gov’t workers

A federal judge said the layoffs seem politically motivated and 'you can't do that in a nation of laws'.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Palestinian photographer reunites with family Israeli guards told him were dead

Palestinian photographer reunites with family Israeli guards told him were dead A Palestinian photographer who was told his family was dead by Israeli guards while in detention, discovered they were alive after he was released on Monday, Al Jazeera reported. Shadi Abu Sido was detained by Israel at al-Shifa Hospital on 18 March 2024. He is one of 1,900 Palestinians who were detained during Israel's war on Gaza. While...

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN calls for Israel to open more Gaza crossings for surge in aid deliveries

United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher calls for immediate 'unhindered access' for aid deliveries.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Syria’s al-Sharaa seeks to β€˜redefine’ Russia ties in first Moscow visit

During his first state visit to Moscow, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to β€˜redefine’ ties with Russia.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Judge denies bid to block former President Dina Boluarte from leaving Peru

Boluarte, who was removed from office on October 10, faces accusations of corruption and abandoning her office.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Spanish police clash with pro-Palestine protesters in Barcelona

Police clashed with pro-Palestine demonstrators in Barcelona on Wednesday, detaining several people.

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Steve Witkoff denies he is stepping back from Trump administration following Gaza deal

Steve Witkoff denies he is stepping back from Trump administration following Gaza deal Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 19:11 Witkoff says he is 'proudly' serving US President Donald Trump White House special envoy to Middle East Steve Witkoff (L) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend meeting between President Donald Trump and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at Gaza peace summit in Sharm...

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Israel will return to those streets as soon as I say the word,' says Trump about Gaza

'Israel will return to those streets as soon as I say the word,' says Trump about Gaza US President Donald Trump said he would consider allowing Israel to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold its end of the ceasefire deal, CNN reported on Wednesday. He said that he would greenlight Israel resuming fighting in Gaza if Hamas refused to disarm. β€œIsrael will return to those streets as soon as I say the word,"...

Published on: October 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye