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Turkey set to benefit from Assad’s downfall

Turkey set to benefit from Assad’s downfall

President Erdogan determined to further his nation’s regional interests by helping to ensure the transition to a stable new political regime in Syria

Wed Dec 11 2024 - 17:05
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani: Profile of the HTS leader

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani: Profile of the HTS leader

Politicised in 2000 by the second Palestinian intifada, the man who helped get rid of Bashar al-Assad started thinking about ‘defending a people who are oppressed by occupiers and invaders’

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 16:19
Arab rulers fear Syria could slip into factional chaos

Arab rulers fear Syria could slip into factional chaos

Arab leaders and analysts surprised and shocked by Assad’s sudden fall and flight

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 18:41
Rebels face task of preventing Syria from fracturing into fiefdoms

Rebels face task of preventing Syria from fracturing into fiefdoms

Anarchy could spill over into neighbouring Lebanon and Jordan and destabilise the eastern Arab world

Sun Dec 08 2024 - 17:35
Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, Amnesty International report says

Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, Amnesty International report says

Israel has repeatedly denied genocide allegations and cites right to defence against Hamas attacks

Thu Dec 05 2024 - 06:20
Hamas and Fatah agree on postwar Gaza administration

Hamas and Fatah agree on postwar Gaza administration

Israeli government yet to indicate whether it supports the move

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 13:18
Advance of Syrian rebels threatens wider instability in Middle East

Advance of Syrian rebels threatens wider instability in Middle East

Fall of Aleppo to al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has delivered major blow to the government amid economic crisis caused by mismanagement and sanctions

Mon Dec 02 2024 - 16:15
Mahmoud Abbas names temporary successor in Palestinian Authority but rejects calls to resign

Mahmoud Abbas names temporary successor in Palestinian Authority but rejects calls to resign

Abbas blamed for rampant corruption and mismanagement and held responsible for rift with Hamas

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 18:11
Hizbullah withdrawal will not erase its presence in south Lebanon

Hizbullah withdrawal will not erase its presence in south Lebanon

Following ceasefire deal, Shia movement will halt attacks on Israel, but will assume huge responsibilities in rebuilding towns and infrastructure

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 15:39
Figures outline the devastation and suffering in Gaza

Figures outline the devastation and suffering in Gaza

Amid death, destruction, deprivation and disease, Gaza is at ‘breaking point’, says UN

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 17:24
More than 1,000 doctors and nurses killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in past year, officials say

More than 1,000 doctors and nurses killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in past year, officials say

More than 310 other medical personnel ‘arrested, tortured and executed in prisons’, Hamas-run health authorities say

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 16:45
Iraq bans alcohol in clubs and hotels as pro-Iranian Shias tighten grip

Iraq bans alcohol in clubs and hotels as pro-Iranian Shias tighten grip

Iraqi critic says decision by pro-Iranian Shias marks attempt to ‘transform Baghdad into Kandahar’

Sun Nov 24 2024 - 11:00
Hamas says it has killed 20 armed looters following hijacking of aid trucks entering Gaza

Hamas says it has killed 20 armed looters following hijacking of aid trucks entering Gaza

Operation targeted gangs of young men from Bedouin tribes, and is first phase in campaign to stamp out theft of humanitarian aid

Tue Nov 19 2024 - 21:16
Pope has called for international investigation into allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza

Pope has called for international investigation into allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza

Pope Francis for the first time publicly used the word ‘genocide’ in reference to Gaza

Mon Nov 18 2024 - 15:17
Israel accused of Gaza war crimes over forced displacements

Israel accused of Gaza war crimes over forced displacements

‘Systematic and widespread’ forced displacement of Palestinians is a crime against humanity, Human Rights Watch says

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 20:12
US failing to push Israel to improve Gazans’ access to life-saving aid, say international agencies

US failing to push Israel to improve Gazans’ access to life-saving aid, say international agencies

US continues to supply weapons even though Israel has met few of the 19 demands it set for improving conditions in Gaza

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 15:50
Muslim-Arab summit demands Israel take steps to end Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

Muslim-Arab summit demands Israel take steps to end Gaza and Lebanon conflicts

Saudi crown prince opens major Riyadh gathering by demanding Israel immediately cease ‘military aggression’ and blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 17:53
Donald Trump’s re-election likely to embolden Israel

Donald Trump’s re-election likely to embolden Israel

US president-elect is likely to support Binyamin Netanyahu’s interests, but relations with other Middle Eastern leaders are less assured

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 19:27
Blinken calls on Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza

Blinken calls on Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza

‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of disease, famine and violence’ according to aid agencies

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 16:42
UN agencies forced to postpone second round of polio shots in northern Gaza amid Israeli attacks and mass displacement

UN agencies forced to postpone second round of polio shots in northern Gaza amid Israeli attacks and mass displacement

Vaccinations postponed due to Israeli attacks, widespread displacement and difficulty accessing locations

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 19:00
What next for Hamas? Assassination of leadership by Israel taking heavy toll

What next for Hamas? Assassination of leadership by Israel taking heavy toll

Many Palestinians now questioning wisdom and conduct of October 7th operation, which precipitated Israel’s total war on Gaza

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 15:41
Iranian foreign minister holds talks with Egyptian president Sisi

Iranian foreign minister holds talks with Egyptian president Sisi

After the first visit to Cairo in 13 years by Iran’s top diplomat, Mr Araghchi flew on to Turkey, the ninth stop on his regional tour amid rapidly rising regional tensions

Thu Oct 17 2024 - 16:56
Humanitarian agencies fear Gaza-type scenario in Lebanon

Humanitarian agencies fear Gaza-type scenario in Lebanon

Unicef and World Food Programme call for urgent funds as Lebanon suffers ‘same trauma, same fear’ as in Gaza

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 18:01
UN agencies begin second stage of polio vaccinations in Gaza under Israeli bombardment

UN agencies begin second stage of polio vaccinations in Gaza under Israeli bombardment

Attacks continued on Tuesday while children lined up to receive the vaccine and vitamin A to protect them from diseases which can be contracted from raw sewage and uncollected rubbish

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 17:37
Fate of Iran Revolutionary Guards commander uncertain amid conflicting reports

Fate of Iran Revolutionary Guards commander uncertain amid conflicting reports

Esmail Qaani has been variously reported as being in line for a medal, or as having been detained for questioning over Israeli infiltration

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 16:04
Saudi Arabia fails in bid to get seat on top UN human rights body

Saudi Arabia fails in bid to get seat on top UN human rights body

Relaxations of social and cultural restrictions under crown prince Mohamed bin Salman have not ended rights abuses in the kingdom

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 17:01
Iran foreign minister travels to Gulf nations to discuss regional tensions

Iran foreign minister travels to Gulf nations to discuss regional tensions

Abbas Araqchi warns Gulf states not to allow use of their airspace or US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates in the event of an Israeli attack against Tehran

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 18:01
Gaza humanitarian crisis: For the people still alive, things are getting worse

Gaza humanitarian crisis: For the people still alive, things are getting worse

About 1.2 million people have been forced to go an Israel-designated ‘safe zone’ that has no shelters, sewage or water. The IDF has bombed it six times

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 16:10
Israeli tactics echo 1982 invasion of Lebanon

Israeli tactics echo 1982 invasion of Lebanon

Bombing of south, Beirut and Bekaa Valley, divisional deployment and compelling civilians to flee reveal extent of ‘limited’ incursions

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 19:47
Pragmatic Iran has been keen to avoid direct confrontation with Israel over Lebanon

Pragmatic Iran has been keen to avoid direct confrontation with Israel over Lebanon

US says Tehran is preparing to launch ballistic strikes at Israel, in what would amount to reversal of Iran’s longstanding policy

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 14:58
Nasrallah assassination marked by declarations of days of mourning and widespread condemnation

Nasrallah assassination marked by declarations of days of mourning and widespread condemnation

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges Muslims to stand with Hizbullah in ‘confronting’ Israel

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 16:47
Assassination of leader always loomed as Hizbullah looks to successor for Nasrallah

Assassination of leader always loomed as Hizbullah looks to successor for Nasrallah

Nasrallah’s cousin Sayyed Hashem Safieddine is the most likely successor to the Israeli-killed secretary general of Hizbullah

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 19:02
Extent of US military and economic aid reveals Israel’s reliance on Washington

Extent of US military and economic aid reveals Israel’s reliance on Washington

Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has received $310bn in US assistance, making Jewish state the largest recipient of US foreign aid

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 15:55
‘Israel bombs whole villages to hit one Hizbullah’

‘Israel bombs whole villages to hit one Hizbullah’

One family’s struggles a typical tale as thousands forced to flee for their safety due to widespread Israeli bombardment of Lebanon

Thu Sept 26 2024 - 19:10
Israel’s Lebanon offensive against Hizbullah leaves Iran in difficult situation

Israel’s Lebanon offensive against Hizbullah leaves Iran in difficult situation

Firing Iranian ballistic missiles at Israel risks massive Israeli-US retaliation against Iran’s infrastructure

Tue Sept 24 2024 - 14:46
Russia and Iran sign partnership agreement

Russia and Iran sign partnership agreement

Deal lays out two decades of co-operation in political, defence, regional and international affairs

Mon Sept 23 2024 - 21:16
Palestinian president welcomes toughening of Saudi position against normalising relations with Israel

Palestinian president welcomes toughening of Saudi position against normalising relations with Israel

Mahmoud Abbas praises what he sees as a unified Arab and Muslim stand on Palestinian statehood

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 16:28
Lebanon explosions: Hizbullah faces huge dilemma over response to attacks

Lebanon explosions: Hizbullah faces huge dilemma over response to attacks

Movement must retaliate strongly for losses and humiliation, but cannot risk full-scale war with Israel

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 17:19
Pezeshkian calls for warmer relations with Saudi Arabia as Iran aims to end regional isolation

Pezeshkian calls for warmer relations with Saudi Arabia as Iran aims to end regional isolation

At his first press conference since taking office in July, Iran’s president said the US ‘must show they are not hostile towards us’

Tue Sept 17 2024 - 17:04
Some 625,000 Palestinian face second year without school

Some 625,000 Palestinian face second year without school

Unrwa official says a million Gazans will not have enough food this month because Israel has blocked entry to lorries carrying essential supplies

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 03:05
Rolling crises propel Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood to largest number of seats in election

Rolling crises propel Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood to largest number of seats in election

Gaza war, economic crisis, corruption and electoral reforms contribute to brotherhood’s achievement

Thu Sept 12 2024 - 18:41
Jordan investigates delivery drivers en route to West Bank after Israeli security guards killed

Jordan investigates delivery drivers en route to West Bank after Israeli security guards killed

Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood party chief lauds shooting attack carried out by ‘this noble Jordanian hero’ while Hamas calls it a normal response to Israeli ‘crimes’

Mon Sept 09 2024 - 20:01
Israel pre-empts ceasefire proposals by ordering army to handle aid in Gaza Strip

Israel pre-empts ceasefire proposals by ordering army to handle aid in Gaza Strip

Israeli military appointed brigadier general Elad Goren to manage aid efforts and affairs of 2.3m Palestinians during and after war

Thu Sept 05 2024 - 16:32
Lebanon: Former central bank governor arrested on suspicion of embezzling $40m

Lebanon: Former central bank governor arrested on suspicion of embezzling $40m

Riad Salameh (73) stood down from country’s central bank last year amid allegations of corruption

Wed Sept 04 2024 - 18:01
Hamas warns hostages will be killed if Israeli army gets too close

Hamas warns hostages will be killed if Israeli army gets too close

Hamas spokesman says ceasefire deal is only way to secure hostages’ lives

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 16:18
UN begins ‘race against time’ to vaccinate Gazan children against polio

UN begins ‘race against time’ to vaccinate Gazan children against polio

Roll-out urgent after 10-month-old Abdel-Rahman Abu-Jedian became Gaza’s first case in 25 years

Mon Sept 02 2024 - 15:49
Israeli military incursion into the West Bank the largest since 2002

Israeli military incursion into the West Bank the largest since 2002

Israeli assault force targeting a variety of militant groups in Palestinian cities and refugee camps in West Bank

Thu Aug 29 2024 - 17:19
Iran ready to negotiate nuclear deal in return for end of sanctions

Iran ready to negotiate nuclear deal in return for end of sanctions

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gives go-ahead for talks as sanctions cripple Iranian economy

Wed Aug 28 2024 - 14:39
Taliban ban on hearing women’s voices gives ‘distressing vision’ for Afghanistan, says UN official

Taliban ban on hearing women’s voices gives ‘distressing vision’ for Afghanistan, says UN official

Taliban’s first formal legislation since returning to power three years ago covers every aspect of Afghan life

Mon Aug 26 2024 - 15:34
Netanyahu’s refusal to yield on Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors key to reported collapse of Gaza ceasefire talks

Netanyahu’s refusal to yield on Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors key to reported collapse of Gaza ceasefire talks

Fears of immediate wider regional war and retaliatory attacks by Iran and Hizbullah on Israel lessen for time being

Fri Aug 23 2024 - 16:59
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