Million-plus begin Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca under shadow of Gaza war
More than a million Muslim pilgrims were in Mecca Friday for the start of a Hajj pilgrimage held against the grim backdrop of the Gaza war and in exhausting…
Putin promises ‘immediate’ peace if Ukraine drops NATO bid and gives away Russian-occupied areas
Russian president said the war in Ukraine will end if Kyiv gives up on its NATO application and withdraws troops from four regions occupied and unilaterally annexed by…
Dozens killed, 140 missing after migrant boat from Somalia sinks off Yemen coast
Yemen a major route for African migrants trying to reach Gulf countries for work. A boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, killing at least 49…
Biden’s Israel policy may hasten Trump’s rise, US allies fear
FASANO, Italy — President Joe Biden’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza has caused him no shortage of political troubles back home. And the rest of the world…
Türkiye confirms Hamas request for its guarantorship for cease-fire
Speaking to Daily Sabah on Thursday, Turkish diplomatic sources confirmed that Hamas sought guarantorship of the country in a cease-fire deal with Israel. Palestinians walk among the rubble…
King inaugurates ‘Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza’ conference at Dead Sea
DEAD SEA — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday said the people of Gaza have been suffering from death and devastation that has far DEAD SEA — His…
215 rockets fired at north after IDF killing of ‘most senior’ Hezbollah officer yet
PM holds security assessment; no injuries in barrages as Hezbollah vows to ramp up attacks; military says target Taleb Abdullah commanded key regional division in south Lebanon …
Scale of Israel’s Gaza killings crime against humanity: UN probe
An independent United Nations probe found Wednesday the scale of Israel’s Gaza killing amounted to crimes against humanity. The investigations also accused the Palestinian resistance group Hamas of…
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved its first resolution endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending the eight-month Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.The vote…
Israeli opposition leader, ex-army chief Gantz quits war Cabinet
Israeli opposition leader and former military chief Benny Gantz resigned from Israel’s war Cabinet Sunday, citing mismanagement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and accusing him of prioritizing his…
Five things we learned from Sweden’s surprising EU election results
The Green and Left parties were the victors, none of the smaller parties got kicked out of parliament, and the Sweden Democrats suffered their first ever election setback.…
Israeli Special Forces Officer Killed in Gaza Operation to Free Hostages
Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora fought to stave off terrorists in southern Israel on October 7 and died after participating in the successful rescue of four hostages Chief Inspector…
Ukraine dominates President Biden’s state visit to France
U.S. and French officials, who said Ukraine would be at the top of Saturday’s agenda, also stressed the strength of their alliance. President Joe Biden is being feted…
UN adds Israel to list for violations committed against children BY AGENCIES
Internally displaced Palestinian children scavenge among waste accumulated near Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, May 18, 2024. (EPA File Photo) The Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres…
ANC’s game-changer: Pursuing a Government of National Unity to break deadlock
President Cyril Ramaphosa and then president Nelson Mandela in 1994. Ramaphosa and deputy president Paul Mashatile at the ANC NEC meeting on Thursday, 6 June 2024.. Pictures: Gallo…
War in Ukraine: By sending Mirage fighters, France steps up support for Kyiv
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday, June 6, that France would send Ukraine Mirage 2000-5s fighter jets. He did not specify the number of fighter jets to…
Convicting Donald Trump made Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg a star. What’s next for him?
Bragg is riding high since last Thursday, when Donald Trump was convicted in Manhattan Criminal Court on 34 counts of falsifying business records by listing reimbursements for hush money payments…
UN General Assembly elects 5 non-permanent members to UN Security Council
Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece and Denmark won elections at the General AssemblySomalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, Denmark elected for 2025 – 2026 termThe UN General Assembly on Thursday elected…
War on waste: how the EU is tackling illegal shipments to developing countries
Every year Europe exports millions of tonnes of waste to developing countries, and not all of it legally. Cyril Fourneris explores EU efforts to combat the illicit waste…
Israel kills 39 Palestinians in airstrike on Gaza UNRWA school
Israel killed at least 39 displaced Palestinians Thursday when it targeted a school housing thousands of displaced Gazans at the Nuseirat refugee camp, local authorities said. A UNRWA…
Million-plus begin Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca under shadow of Gaza war
More than a million Muslim pilgrims were in Mecca Friday for the start of a Hajj…
Putin promises ‘immediate’ peace if Ukraine drops NATO bid and gives away Russian-occupied areas
Russian president said the war in Ukraine will end if Kyiv gives up on its…
Dozens killed, 140 missing after migrant boat from Somalia sinks off Yemen coast
Yemen a major route for African migrants trying to reach Gulf countries for work. A…
Biden’s Israel policy may hasten Trump’s rise, US allies fear
FASANO, Italy — President Joe Biden’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza has caused him…
Türkiye confirms Hamas request for its guarantorship for cease-fire
Speaking to Daily Sabah on Thursday, Turkish diplomatic sources confirmed that Hamas sought guarantorship of…
King inaugurates ‘Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza’ conference at Dead Sea
DEAD SEA — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday said the people of Gaza have…
215 rockets fired at north after IDF killing of ‘most senior’ Hezbollah officer yet
PM holds security assessment; no injuries in barrages as Hezbollah vows to ramp up attacks;…
Scale of Israel’s Gaza killings crime against humanity: UN probe
An independent United Nations probe found Wednesday the scale of Israel’s Gaza killing amounted to…
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved its first resolution endorsing…
Israeli opposition leader, ex-army chief Gantz quits war Cabinet
Israeli opposition leader and former military chief Benny Gantz resigned from Israel’s war Cabinet Sunday,…
Five things we learned from Sweden’s surprising EU election results
The Green and Left parties were the victors, none of the smaller parties got kicked…
Israeli Special Forces Officer Killed in Gaza Operation to Free Hostages
Chief Inspector Arnon Zmora fought to stave off terrorists in southern Israel on October 7…
Ukraine dominates President Biden’s state visit to France
U.S. and French officials, who said Ukraine would be at the top of Saturday’s agenda,…
UN adds Israel to list for violations committed against children BY AGENCIES
Internally displaced Palestinian children scavenge among waste accumulated near Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, May…
ANC’s game-changer: Pursuing a Government of National Unity to break deadlock
President Cyril Ramaphosa and then president Nelson Mandela in 1994. Ramaphosa and deputy president Paul…
War in Ukraine: By sending Mirage fighters, France steps up support for Kyiv
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday, June 6, that France would send Ukraine Mirage…
Convicting Donald Trump made Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg a star. What’s next for him?
Bragg is riding high since last Thursday, when Donald Trump was convicted in Manhattan Criminal Court on…
UN General Assembly elects 5 non-permanent members to UN Security Council
Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece and Denmark won elections at the General AssemblySomalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece,…
War on waste: how the EU is tackling illegal shipments to developing countries
Every year Europe exports millions of tonnes of waste to developing countries, and not all…
Israel kills 39 Palestinians in airstrike on Gaza UNRWA school
Israel killed at least 39 displaced Palestinians Thursday when it targeted a school housing thousands…