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'Situation is dire' - BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade

Malnourished five-month-old baby Siwar is now out of hospital in Gaza - but as we found, she and her family are struggling.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Four killed as Israeli strike hits home and tents in Gaza City

Four killed as Israeli strike hits home and tents in Gaza City Four Palestinians were killed and several others wounded when an Israeli air strike struck a house and nearby tents in Gaza City.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?

Two hundred sixty miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after 24 hours.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pope Leo prays for Chinaโ€™s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy

Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Germany urges end to Gaza hunger, rejects forced expulsions

Germany urges end to Gaza hunger, rejects forced expulsions Germany is engaging regional and European partners to push for an end to the Gaza war, according to Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. โ€œGermany has a clear position: no expulsions [of Palestinians] from the Gaza Strip, an end to hunger. And the Strip as well as the West Bank belong to the Palestinians on the way to a two-state solution,โ€ he told ARDโ€™sReport...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli paper warns Gaza war losing global support

Israeli paper warns Gaza war losing global support Israelโ€™s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper says the war in Gaza is rapidly losing international backing, citing unnamed political sources. โ€œInternational legitimacy for the army's operations has expired,โ€ the paper reported, warning that further fighting risks pushing Israel into global isolation. The report added that continued military action could trigger economic...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of 'Jerusalem flag' march

Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of 'Jerusalem flag' march Israeli settlers entered Al-Buraq Square, part of the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, on Sunday evening, waving Israeli flags ahead of Mondayโ€™s controversial Flag March. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said large groups of settlers gathered to mark the anniversary of Israelโ€™s occupation of the city. Earlier today, Israeli forces set up iron barricades...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Father of nine children killed by Israeli strike still in critical condition

Hamdi al-Najjar's "life remains in danger", a Bulgarian doctor working at Nasser hospital in southern Gaza tells the BBC.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Red Cross mourns staff killed in Israeli strike on Gaza home

Red Cross mourns staff killed in Israeli strike on Gaza home The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is grieving the loss of two of its workers killed in an Israeli air raid on Gaza. โ€œWe are heartbroken by the death of two of our dear colleagues, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal, who were killed in a strike on their home in Khan Younis on the 24th of May, 2025,โ€ the organisation wrote on X. Ibrahim...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UN food chief rebuts Israeli claims: No sign Hamas is stealing Gaza aid

UN food chief rebuts Israeli claims: No sign Hamas is stealing Gaza aid The head of the UNโ€™s World Food Programme has dismissed claims that Hamas is diverting humanitarian aid, saying sheโ€™s seen no evidence of theft. โ€œNo, not at all,โ€ said Cindy McCain, when asked by US network CBS whether Hamas was stealing supplies. โ€œListen, these people are desperate, and they see a World Food Programme truck coming in and they run...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Man United end season ranked 15th after controversial win over Aston Villa

United finish with their lowest football standing in the Premier League era as Newcastle confirm Champions League spot.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Israel fighting the UKโ€™s proxy war' says Kemi Badenoch

'Israel fighting the UKโ€™s proxy war' says Kemi Badenoch Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 05/25/2025 - 18:57 The Tory leaders comments have been branded 'morally bankrupt, dangerously disingenuous' Britain's main opposition Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (AFP) Off British opposition leader Kemi Badenoch has defended Israelโ€™s continuing war on Gaza, describing it as a "proxy war on behalf of the UK." In an...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Houthi strikes on Israeli airport expose economic fallout

Houthi strikes on Israeli airport expose economic fallout The economic impact of repeated Houthi attacks on Israelโ€™s main airport is growing, with Tel Avivโ€™s Ben Gurion International facing mounting disruptions that have grounded international travel and exposed deepening financial strains. According to Israelโ€™s Channel 12 broadcaster, around 20 global airlines have halted operations to and from Israel following the...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Rival marches draw thousands before pivotal Polish presidential election

Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are locked in a tight contest in next weekend's run-off.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas hails Houthi strike on Israel, urges global action on Gaza

Hamas hails Houthi strike on Israel, urges global action on Gaza Hamas has praised Yemenโ€™s Houthi movement for its latest missile strike targeting Tel Aviv, calling it a sign of โ€œongoing support and solidarityโ€ with Palestinians under Israeli assault. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Palestinian group said it โ€œhighly values and commendsโ€ the Houthisโ€™ launch aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport, describing...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

These are the latest child victims of Israelโ€™s genocide in Gaza

Children are bearing the brunt of Israelโ€™s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Fewer Venezuelans vote amid boycott calls, fears of government repression

Legislative, regional elections are first to allow broad voter participation since 2024 disputed presidential vote.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Fact-checking Trumpโ€™s claims about Medicaid cuts in GOP bill

House bill alters healthcare programme significantly despite Trump claiming cuts target only 'waste, fraud and abuse'.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Spain hosts European, Arab nations to pressure Israel to halt Gaza assault

The Madrid meeting comes as Israel's aid blockade fuels a looming famine amid relentless bombing of Gaza.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona football star inspires youth in hometown Rocafonda

Yamal finishes the Barca season on Sunday with his hometown Rocafonda community proudly watching their teenage prodigy.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Malta to recognise Palestine next month

Malta to recognise Palestine next month Maltaโ€™s Prime Minister Robert Abela says his country will officially recognise the State of Palestine next monthโ€”ending more than four decades of hesitationโ€”while Gazaโ€™s death toll continues to soar. Speaking at a political event on Sunday, Abela condemned the deepening catastrophe in Gaza, where, he said, over 50,000 people have been killed. โ€œWe cannot close our eyes to this...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gazaโ€™s youngest influencer among children killed by Israel in last two days

More than a dozen children, aged between seven months and 12 years, were killed in Israeli attacks in the last 48 hours.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

British MotoGP: Bezzecchi wins after Quatararo fail, red flag drama

Apriliaโ€™s Marco Bezzecchi takes first MotoGP win in 20 months after leader Fabio Quartararo exits with technical issue.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How desperate is Iran for a deal with the US?

With Iran at its weakest point in decades, political scientist Vali Nasr argues that a deal with the US is imminent.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in central Gaza

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in central Gaza Two more Palestinian civilians have been killed and others wounded on Sunday evening in Israeli air strikes on central Gaza. One civilian was killed and several otherswounded after Israeli warplanes targeted the al-Karama neighbourhood, northwestof Gaza City. Some of those wounded were critically injured. Another civilian was killed and others wounded after an...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Switzerland may investigate US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Switzerland may investigate US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/25/2025 - 14:35 GHF's contentious plan for food distribution has been rejected by the UN and the broader NGO community Palestinian children collect food aid at Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, on 6 November 2024 (Eyad Baba/AFP) Off Switzerland is considering whether to open a legal investigation into the...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Oil riches are on the horizon as Suriname chooses its next government

The Gran Morgu project may transform Surinameโ€™s economy, rivalling oil-rich neighbour Guyana by 2028, officials predict.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli strikes kill six in Khan Younis and Beit Lahia

Israeli strikes kill six in Khan Younis and Beit Lahia Six civilians have been killed and others wounded asIsraeli forces launched multiple attacks across the Gaza Strip on Sunday afternoon. An Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in the town of Bani Suheila, east of Khan Yunis, killing two civilians, Wafa news agency reported. Elsewhere in Khan Younis, another civilian was killed by an Israeli airstrike on the town of...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Video: Israeli protesters condemn killing of Palestinian children

A small group of Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv held up photos of Palestinian children killed by Israel's military.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iranian dissident Jafar Panahi wins top prize at Cannes Film Festival

Iranian director Jafar Panahiโ€™s film, It Was Just an Accident, has been awarded the Palme dโ€™Or at the Cannes Film

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

In Gaza, selling or serving food can get you killed

In its campaign of starvation, Israel is targeting all links of the food supply chain.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Five years after George Floydโ€™s death, why misinformation still persists

Five years after Floydโ€™s killing, false claims of overdose fuel calls for Trump to pardon the police officers involved.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

In rural Pakistan, bull racing draws crowd in cricket-loving nation

In Attock district of Punjab province, bull racing in a popular sport, drawing participants from across the country.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'Itโ€™s clear war crimes are taking place' in Gaza: Irish foreign minister

'Itโ€™s clear war crimes are taking place' in Gaza: Irish foreign minister Irelandโ€™s Foreign Minister Simon Harris has sharply condemned Israelโ€™s actions in Gaza, stating that โ€œitโ€™s clear war crimes are taking place.โ€ In a video shared on social media, Harris said: โ€œItโ€™s clear genocidal activity is taking place. Children are being starved. Food is being used as a weapon of war.โ€ The Irish minister welcomed the European...

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

Israeli strike kills five in Deir al-Balah as Gaza death toll hits 52

Israeli strike kills five in Deir al-Balah as Gaza death toll hits 52 At least five Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded in an Israeli air strike that targeted a commercial shop in central Gaza on Saturday evening, according Wafa. The attack, carried out by an Israeli drone, struck a store owned by the Abu Amra family in the Al-Hakr district of Deir al-Balah. The victims were civilians, according to...

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