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Palestinian buries husband alone after two months trapped under Israeli siege

Palestinian buries husband alone after two months trapped under Israeli siege In a garden in southern Gaza underIsraeliattacks, Aziza Qishta dug a grave with her bare hands. With no shroud, the 65-year-oldPalestinianwrapped her husband’s body in a window curtain and buried him alone. Ibrahim Qishta, 70, had died after being struck in the neck by shrapnel during Israel’s military incursion into Rafah earlier this year....

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least 60 Palestinians killed in 24 hours

At least 60 Palestinians killed in 24 hours At least 60 Palestinians have been killed and another 284 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the last 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry is reporting. The latest casualties have brought the overall toll of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since October 2023 to54,381, with another 124,381 people injured.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gaza β€˜hungriest place on Earth’, all its people at risk of famine, UN warns

UN says its mission to help Gaza is 'most obstructed in recent history' as its entire population is at risk of famine.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit

China's Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Truck accident unleashes 250 million honeybees in northwestern US

People asked to avoid swarms of stinging insects as truck hauling 250 million bees rolls over near the Canadian border.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Divided Israel faces internal unrest amid escalating Gaza conflict

Israel faces growing internal divisions as protests and refusal of military service gain momentum amid Gaza conflict.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

China’s navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal

China's drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war

Lawyers for six victims say 'historic' decision recognises the plight of survivors who demanded justice for decades.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India’s latest coffee hub? Beans and brews offer new hope to Nagaland

Forty years after saplings first came to Nagaland, the northeast Indian state's coffee is creating a niche for itself.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif requires gender test to continue fighting

World Boxing says Algerian gold medallist must get genetic screening to compete in future events, including Olympics.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

A least 10 dead, several missing after stone quarry collapses in Indonesia

Rescuers have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort at the site.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump says China β€˜violated’ Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals

US President Donald Trump suggested China was in a 'very bad situation' until he agreed to cut them a deal on tariffs.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

β€˜Unfriendly and meddling’: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump has signalled a return to his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Cuba, prompting a backlash.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,192

These are the key events on day 1,192 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza aid plan turned to chaos

Touted as a vital lifeline for Gazans facing starvation, the first week of the new plan has been beset by chaos.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Trump says US will raise steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally

In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a 'blockbuster agreement' between Japan's Nippon Steel and US Steel.

Published on: May 31, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

PBS sues Trump for stripping its funds

The lawsuit came three days after a similar case by NPR, which also saw its funds cut.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order

Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

UEFA Champions League final: PSG and Inter Milan β€˜motivated’ and β€˜happy’

Champions League trophy has been out of reach for PSG. That could change in Saturday's final against Inter Milan.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel attacks western Syria despite recent indirect talks to calm tensions

The Israeli military said it planned to 'continue to operate to maintain freedom of action in the region'.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

UN special rapporteur says there is famine in Gaza: Report

UN special rapporteur says there is famine in Gaza: Report Michael Fakhri, the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, told Al Jazeera that it was "safe to say" there is famine in Gaza, noting that it's impossible to reach a formal conclusion because Israel has totally besieged the enclave, with experts unable to access the population. He also said that Israel and the US were using the trickle of aid entering the...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN says famine stalks all in Gaza; Israel shoots, wounds aid seekers

Gaza’s entire population faces starvation, UN warns, with aid deliveries branded a 'drip-feed' amid dire crisis.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel has detained over 12,000 Palestinians since 7 October 2023, media office says

Israel has detained over 12,000 Palestinians since 7 October 2023, media office says The Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office said on Friday that 700 people in Gaza were detained by Israeli forces in May. The total number of Palestinians detained at some point since the start of the war on 7 October 2023 is above 12,000. More than 3,500 Palestinians from Gaza are still detained. At least 44 people have died in prison,...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

β€˜Not really leaving’: Trump bids goodbye to Elon Musk at White House event

The billionaire's exit from DOGE throws the panel's future into uncertainty, but Musk says he will remain an 'adviser'.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel will block Saudi foreign minister's visit to occupied West Bank: Report

Israel will block Saudi foreign minister's visit to occupied West Bank: Report Israel in an escalation has decided to block a delegation of Middle Eastern foreign ministers led by Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, a senior Israeli official told to The Times of Israel. The foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey were slated to meet...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli defence minister vows to build 'Jewish Israeli state' in West Bank

Israeli defence minister vows to build 'Jewish Israeli state' in West Bank Israeli Defence MinisterIsraelKatz vowed on Friday to build a "Jewish Israeli state" in the occupied West Bank, a day after the government announced the creation of 22 new settlements in the Palestinian territory. "This is a decisive response to the terrorist organisations that are trying to harm and weaken our hold on this land," Katz said in a...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN Arab Group: Israel weaponising starvation in Gaza

Arab states are accusing Israel of weaponising hunger in Gaza, rejecting its new aid system as illegal.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Unrwa chief says level of aid being sent to Gaza is a 'mockery'

Unrwa chief says level of aid being sent to Gaza is a 'mockery' The head of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees, Unrwa, said the level of aid being allowed into Gaza is a "mockey" as the enclave stands on the brink of mass starvation. "We are back to the blaming game while the people of #Gaza are starving + trying to survive heavy bombardments," Philippe Lazzarini, the Unrwa chief said. "There are reports that 900...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 57 runs to lead T20I cricket series

Three wickets Abrar by followed fifties by Sahibzada and Nawaz as the hosts took a 2-0 series lead against Bangladesh.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump gives Musk key to White House as he leaves administration

Donald Trump gave Elon Musk a golden key to the White House as he leaves his formal role with DOGE.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Saudi foreign minister travelling to occupied West Bank for first time in more than 50 years

Saudi foreign minister travelling to occupied West Bank for first time in more than 50 years Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Farhan will become the first Saudi foreign minister to visit the occupied West Bank on Sunday, a diplomatic source told AFP. The visit comes as Israel escalates its attacks across the occupied territory, even as it pummels the Gaza Strip. Farhan will lead a delegation to Ramallah, a Palestinian...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US government investigates attempt to impersonate Trump’s chief of staff

Susie Wiles, an ally of President Donald Trump, was reportedly the target of an impersonation campaign using her voice.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Saudi top diplomat to make rare trip to occupied West Bank

Saudi top diplomat to make rare trip to occupied West Bank Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/30/2025 - 18:33 Faisal bin Farhan's arrival will mark the highest level Saudi visit since 1967 Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud speaks during a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14 May 2025 (Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters) Off Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan will visit the occupied West...

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Macron: Israel risks sanctions if Gaza blockade continues

President Emmanuel Macron warns France will toughen its stance on Israel if it keeps blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US gov’t and Google face off in search monopoly case

US gov't wants radical shake-up, including banning Google from paying to have its search engine as default in phones.

Published on: May 30, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East