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Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL

Officials say prisons at almost double capacity earlier this month.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel kills at least 16, wounds 70 in strike on Gaza European Hospital

Israel kills at least 16, wounds 70 in strike on Gaza European Hospital The Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Tuesday that the Israeli bombing in the vicinity of the European Hospital in Khan Younis has killed at least 16 people and wounded 70 others. British surgeon Tom Potokar, who is currently working at the European Hospital, said the operating theatre has been damaged and it is no longer possible to take patients...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'Show us something special': Trump announces lifting Syria sanctions

'Show us something special': Trump announces lifting Syria sanctions Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 18:40 If followed through, it would mark the first time since 1979 Syria was not under US sanctions and could spark a reconstruction boom US President Donald Trump prepares to speak during the Saudi-US investment forum at King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, on 13 May 2025 (Brendan...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

British citizen to be deported from Israel for social media posts

British citizen to be deported from Israel for social media posts The BBC reported on Tuesday that a British citizen will be deported from Israel after allegedly walking into a "closed military zone". "After being questioned she was found to have posted anti-Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sentiments on social media and to belong to an organisation calling for the boycott of Israel," the BBC said, citing Israeli police....

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Will the US-China tariff deal avert a possible global trade war?

The world's two biggest economies agree to de-escalate tariff face-off.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Did Hakeem Jeffries overstate share of veterans using food stamps?

Evidence shows Jeffries's statement that about 20 percent of veteran households rely on food stamps is mostly false.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Will budget cuts cause the end of the UN as we know it?

The UN faces a historic crisis as aid is slashed, staff are laid off, and millions worldwide risk losing urgent support.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Diddyโ€™s lawyers downplay โ€œsuggestion of sex-traffickingโ€

Attorney Areva Martin breaks down Diddyโ€™s first court day, analysing the proceedings and key evidence presented so far.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Medical professionals must speak out and act on Gaza now

I spent 22 days in Gaza. I saw so much death and destruction but also unbelievable courage, compassion and dedication.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

India expels Pakistan diplomat as war of words simmers in place of fighting

Pakistan reiterates its commitment to the ceasefire but warns it will respond forcefully to any future Indian attacks.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US reality TV star Kim Kardashian testifies about Paris robbery

The suspects made off with nearly $6m in jewellery, in a robbery that prompted change in the entertainment industry.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Libyaโ€™s prime minister asserts control after deadly Tripoli violence

After clashes kill six in Tripoli, PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah says a military operation restored calm in the capital.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hamas reached out to Arab-American Trump contact to initiate captive deal: Report

Hamas reached out to Arab-American Trump contact to initiate captive deal: Report Hamas was the side that began the outreach to US President Donald Trump toward a deal to free a US-Israeli dual national from captivity in Gaza, Axios has reported, and the group did it via an Arab-American Trump contact with no role in the administration. That contact was Bishara Bahbah, who previously led Arab Americans for Trump, and...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

France mosque killing should be investigated as terrorism, says lawyer

The murder of Aboubakar Cisse at a French mosque should be investigated by anti-terror police, according to a lawyer.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US and Saudi Arabia agree to $142bn weapons sale during Trump visit

The White House says an agreement with Saudi Arabia includes investments in weapons and technology totaling $600bn.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel bombs hospital complex in Khan Younis

Israel bombs hospital complex in Khan Younis Israel has bombed the vicinity of the Gaza European Hospital in Khan Younis, multiple news outlets are reportingon Tuesday. Several people are dead, health officials said, with many buried in the earth from the impact of the blast, images on social media show. Israel said it targeted a Hamas "command centre" beneath the hospital. It did not produce any evidence to that...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Gutted

Fault Lines, Mother Jones investigate how private equity firm gutted a hospital chain for profit, endangering patients.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

British tourist to be deported from Israel

Police say Janet Adyeri posted anti-Israel content on social media and entered a closed military zone.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Is Israelโ€™s โ€˜template for genocideโ€™ being used in Sudan?

Israelโ€™s โ€˜template for genocideโ€™ is being used in Sudan, according to international law expert Luigi Daniele.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Rights groups say Starmer's migration comments risk reigniting far-right riots

Rights groups say Starmer's migration comments risk reigniting far-right riots Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 15:42 The prime minister has drawn fire for a speech which critics said recalled Enoch Powell's notorious 'rivers of blood' speech Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a press conference on migration, in London, 12 May 2025 (Reuters) Off Rights groups say Prime Minister Keir Starmerโ€™s...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US deportations raise serious human rights concerns, UN says

The United Nations raised alarm over the large number of people being deported from the United States.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Foreign-run accounts on X spread fake news about Syria, report finds

Foreign-run accounts on X spread fake news about Syria, report finds Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 11:33 BBC probe finds coordinated social media campaigns, originating abroad, spreading false information against and in favour of new Syrian administration Syrian security forces stand guard as people celebrate the 14th anniversary of Syria's uprising at a rally in Umayyad Square in Damascus on 15 March...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Oman's grand mufti urges India to 'remember kindness of past Muslim rulers'

Oman's grand mufti urges India to 'remember kindness of past Muslim rulers' Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 14:25 Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili congratulated Pakistanis on their 'victory' over India and urged them to support the Palestinians Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili, Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, is pictured during a meeting at the International Union for Muslim Scholars in Doha on 21...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Albaniaโ€™s ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote

A near-complete ballot count shows the Socialist Party secured 52 percent of the votes or 82 of 140 parliamentary seats.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Real Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga โ€“ Vinicius Jr, start, team news, lineups

With their La Liga title defence now in serious jeopardy, Real Madrid host Mallorca with their season on the line.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

One Month in Ramallah: Life and leadership under occupation

In the heart of the occupied city of Ramallah, a governor leads her people through a month of grief, defiance and hope.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned

Exclusive: UK considered Palestine recognition in 2014 if Israel built settlements now being planned Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:51 British MPs tell MEE the UK must recognise Palestine immediately, in response to revelations about Cameron government decision in 2014 MPs proceed to Westminster Abbey for a service of thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May (UK Parliament) Off The...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Deadly clashes rock Libyaโ€™s capital after militia leader killed

Deadly clashes rock Libyaโ€™s capital after militia leader killed Submitted by Sally Abou AlJoud on Tue, 05/13/2025 - 12:02 Abdelghani al-Kikli's killing by rival forces pave the way for a major territorial and institutional reshuffle, analysts warn Libyan security forces man a checkpoint in Tripoli on 13 May, a day after overnight clashes killed at least six people (Mahmud Turkia/AFP) Off Clashes between heavily armed...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK assessed there was 'no serious risk' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza

UK assessed there was 'no serious risk' of Israel committing genocide in Gaza The British government assessed last year that there was โ€œno serious riskโ€ of a genocide occurring in Gaza, weeks before it imposed a partial suspension of arms exports toIsraelwhich did not include parts that could end up in Israeli F-35 fighter jets. Before that decision was taken, a handling plan set out that newly elected Prime Minister...

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Watch: President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia

In the first major diplomatic trip during his second term, the president is hoping to secure significant new investment in the US in the four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Gaza journalist Hassan Aslih killed in Israeli strike on hospital

Hassan Aslih was being treated in Nasser Hospital for wounds from a previous strike, medics say.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Bowen: Denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', says UN refugee agency head

Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen โ€œstarvation is spreadingโ€ inside Gaza.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head tells BBC

Two months after all humanitarian aid was blocked, Philippe Lazzarini tells international editor Jeremy Bowen โ€œstarvation is spreadingโ€ inside Gaza.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

'I've practised being booed', Israel's Eurovision entry who survived Hamas attack tells BBC

Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win".

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Music mogul โ€˜Diddyโ€™ faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial

Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East