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Meek, yet growing response by US students to Trump's repression

https://www.newarab.com/news/meek-yet-growing-response-us-students-trumps-repression

Published: March 12, 2025 09:43

"It's scary, but we're not giving in to these attempts to force isolation on us," said Daikh. "That's what these fear tactics are designed to do."

Witkoff to meet Qatar PM over Gaza truce amid Israeli attacks

https://www.newarab.com/news/witkoff-meet-qatar-pm-over-gaza-truce-amid-israeli-attacks

Published: March 12, 2025 09:18

Gaza ceasefire talks will continue on Wednesday as Steve Witkoff will meet Qatar's PM Al Thani to pushforward a US proposal fir the truce's extension.

EU's top diplomat pledges unified support for Ukraine in dig at US

https://www.newarab.com/news/eus-top-diplomat-pledges-unified-support-ukraine-dig-us

Published: March 12, 2025 03:49

The EU pledged continued support for Ukraine, criticised Trump's aid cuts, and condemned Russia's aggression, emphasizing the need for global cooperation.

At US trial, gunman admits to trying to kill Iranian journalist

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-trial-gunman-admits-trying-kill-iranian-journalist

Published: March 12, 2025 03:15

A self-proclaimed Russian mob member admitted in a US trial to attempting to kill Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad, allegedly on orders tied to Iran.

US Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-education-department-plans-lay-1300-employees

Published: March 12, 2025 02:45

The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of Trump's push to downsize the federal government.

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-doubles-down-canada-trade-war-major-tariff-hike

Published: March 12, 2025 02:19

Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium, threatened Canada's auto industry, and suggested Canada should join the US as a 51st state.

Iran's Pezeshkian rejects US talks under Trump threats

https://www.newarab.com/news/irans-pezeshkian-rejects-us-talks-under-trump-threats

Published: March 12, 2025 01:32

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected Trump's call for talks, saying Iran will not negotiate under threats or humiliation.

Erdogan says Syria's agreement with Kurds will 'serve peace'

https://www.newarab.com/news/erdogan-says-syrias-agreement-kurds-will-serve-peace

Published: March 12, 2025 01:11

Turkey welcomed an agreement to integrate Kurdish institutions into Syria's national government, calling it a step toward peace and stability.

Australian police expose 'antisemitic' caravan bomb plot as hoax

https://www.newarab.com/news/australian-police-expose-antisemitic-caravan-bomb-plot-hoax

Published: March 12, 2025 01:00

Australian police revealed that an alleged antisemitic caravan bomb plot targeting Jewish residents was a criminal hoax designed to cause fear and chaos.

Trump's hostage envoy 'visited Iraq to push for Tsurkov release'

https://www.newarab.com/news/trumps-hostage-envoy-visited-iraq-push-tsurkov-release

Published: March 11, 2025 22:59

Trump's envoy Adam Boehler visited Iraq to push for the release of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, held captive by a Shia group since 2023.

Syria determined to 'prevent unlawful revenge' says fact-finding committee

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-determined-prevent-unlawful-revenge-says-fact-finding-committee

Published: March 11, 2025 22:33

Syria's new authorities vowed to prevent unlawful revenge after sectarian violence killed over 1,200 civilians, mostly Alawites.

Ceasefire talks begin in Doha as Israel cuts Gaza's power supply

https://www.newarab.com/news/ceasefire-talks-begin-doha-israel-cuts-gazas-power-supply

Published: March 11, 2025 21:37

Gaza ceasefire talks began in Doha as Israel enforced an aid blockade, intensified airstrikes, and faced accusations of stalling negotiations.

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after reform programme's fourth review

https://www.newarab.com/news/imf-approves-12-billion-egypt-after-reform-programmes-fourth-review

Published: March 11, 2025 21:03

The IMF approved $1.2 billion for Egypt and a $1.3 billion RSF deal, as inflation dropped following economic reforms.

White House condemned for using 'shalom' to taunt Mahmoud Khalil

https://www.newarab.com/news/white-house-condemned-using-shalom-taunt-mahmoud-khalil

Published: March 11, 2025 20:53

Leading Democrats expressed fear that the deportation of Khalil would pave the way for a crackdown against free speech in the US.

Five Lebanese detainees released by Israel ahead of border talks

https://www.newarab.com/news/five-lebanese-detainees-released-israel-ahead-border-talks

Published: March 11, 2025 19:38

Israel freed five Lebanese prisoners following talks, yet continued air strikes in Lebanon, killing two people despite an agreed ceasefire.

Saudi-hosted talks see Ukraine accept 30-day ceasefire plan

https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-hosted-talks-see-ukraine-accept-30-day-ceasefire-plan

Published: March 11, 2025 19:33

Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire during talks in Saudi Arabia, with Russia's response still pending.

At least 803 killed in Syria extrajudicial killings: SNHR

https://www.newarab.com/news/least-803-killed-syria-extrajudicial-killings-snhr

Published: March 11, 2025 18:11

A preliminary report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights says the violence was mainly carried out by local factions and foreign Islamist groups.

Syria Insight: Bloodbath on the coast underlines deep anger

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/syria-insight-bloodbath-coast-underlines-deep-anger

Published: March 11, 2025 17:55

The bloodshed in Syria's coastal region is the worst since the fall of the Assad regime in December.

Spectre of famine looms in Gaza as Israel keeps crossings shut

https://www.newarab.com/news/spectre-famine-looms-gaza-israel-keeps-crossings-shut

Published: March 11, 2025 17:29

Israel is again following a policy of collective starvation in Gaza, causing the spectre of famine to return to the Strip as it keeps the crossings shut.

Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital

https://www.newarab.com/news/uganda-says-it-has-deployed-troops-south-sudan-capital

Published: March 11, 2025 17:28

Uganda deploys special forces in Juba to secure the city amid rising tensions between South Sudan’s leaders, fearing a return to civil war.

Sharaa slams Israel over Katz, Saar attacks on Syria government

https://www.newarab.com/news/sharaa-slams-israel-over-katz-saar-attacks-syria-government

Published: March 11, 2025 17:24

Ahmed al-Sharaa has hit back at Israel's attacks on the Syrian government, pointing out the hypocrisy as they kill thousands in Gaza.

UN Security Council to meet over Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-security-council-meet-over-irans-near-bomb-grade-uranium

Published: March 11, 2025 17:04

The meeting, requested by six members, also wants to discuss Iran's duty to clarify undeclared nuclear material found at multiple sites.

‘Gaza Remains the Story’: Cape Town exhibition honours Palestine

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-remains-story-cape-town-exhibition-honours-palestine

Published: March 11, 2025 16:53

The District Six Museum in Cape Town, once a site of apartheid-era forced removals, now hosts a Gaza exhibition highlighting parallels in colonial oppression.

Rights groups accuse Bahrain of mistreating detained minors

https://www.newarab.com/news/rights-groups-accuse-bahrain-mistreating-detained-minors

Published: March 11, 2025 16:41

Two investigations by Human Rights Watch and Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain uncovered alleged abuse.

Israel and Turkey: The showdown that could shape Syria's future

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/israel-and-turkey-showdown-could-shape-syrias-future

Published: March 11, 2025 16:28

Analysis: Turkey and Israel are the two main players to fill power vacuums in post-Assad Syria, and friction between Ankara and Tel Aviv is intensifying.

Syria arrests Abaq director after sectarian Iftar meal scandal

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-arrests-abaq-director-after-sectarian-iftar-meal-scandal

Published: March 11, 2025 16:23

The leader of an Islamic volunteer group in Aleppo has been arrested for handing out iftar meals containing sectarian phrases aimed against Alawis.

Israel says to release five Lebanese detainees

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-says-release-five-lebanese-detainees-0

Published: March 11, 2025 16:22

The agreement comes as reports say the two states agreed to open negotiations to resolve disputes over the land border between the countries.

IDF jailed him for refusing Gaza service. He says it is worth it

https://www.newarab.com/news/idf-jailed-him-refusing-gaza-service-he-says-it-worth-it

Published: March 11, 2025 15:59

The New Arab spoke to Israeli teen Itamar Greenberg, who was sentenced to six jail terms for refusing his mandatory military service to avoid Gaza complicity

Egypt inflation rate nearly halves in February

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-inflation-rate-nearly-halves-february

Published: March 11, 2025 15:41

Egypt’s annual inflation rate falls sharply to 12.5 percent in February, but citizens struggle with rising costs and economic reforms

Israeli police release Palestinian bookseller after second raid

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-police-release-palestinian-bookseller-after-second-raid

Published: March 11, 2025 15:41

Israeli Jerusalem-based NGO Ir Amim warned that the bookstore was 'becoming another site of suppression and silencing'.

Syrian leader Sharaa says killings of Alawites threaten unity

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-leader-sharaa-says-killings-alawites-threaten-unity

Published: March 11, 2025 14:44

Sharaa blamed pro-Assad group for triggering the killings, while know acknowledging the revenge killings that happened afterwards.

Fallout from mass killing in Syria's coast seeps into Iraq

https://www.newarab.com/news/fallout-mass-killing-syrias-coast-seeps-iraq

Published: March 11, 2025 14:27

Calls to expel Syrians from Iraq intensify following deadly coastal clashes in Syria, severely threatening the refugee community's existence in the country.

William Schabas: Genocide for others but why not for Gaza?

https://www.newarab.com/features/william-schabas-genocide-others-why-not-gaza

Published: March 11, 2025 14:10

The New Arab Meets: Lawyer William Schabas to examine why Israel's genocide in Gaza, including its self-defence rhetoric, are unlikely to succeed in court

US threatens 'consequences' for Iraq over Tsurkov captivity

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-threatens-consequences-iraq-over-tsurkov-captivity

Published: March 11, 2025 14:09

The Trump administration has threatened political and economic consequences to Iraq over Elizabeth Tsurkov's continued captivity.

Terror as Trump sends Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil to black site

https://www.newarab.com/news/terror-trump-sends-columbia-grad-mahmoud-khalil-black-site

Published: March 11, 2025 13:13

The arrest follows threats by US President Donald Trump to arrest, deport or deny visas to students who engage in Palestinian advocacy.

⁠Judge temporarily blocks Mahmoud Khalil's deportation

https://www.newarab.com/news/judge-temporarily-blocks-mahmoud-khalils-deportation

Published: March 11, 2025 12:41

Judge Jesse Furman put the deportation order on hold 'unless and until the Court orders otherwise' as Khalil was transferred to Louisiana.

Syrian women must lead the path to recovery

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/syrian-women-must-lead-path-recovery

Published: March 11, 2025 12:22

Following 13 years of conflict & repression, Syrian women must be given the resources to help rebuild their country, writes Dania Kareh.

UN: 90 percent of Gaza lacks clean water amid Israeli blockade

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-90-percent-gaza-lacks-clean-water-amid-israeli-blockade

Published: March 11, 2025 12:22

The deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza has seen condemnation from the UN, aid groups, and Arab states.

Syria's Druze: Key players caught between rival power struggles

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/syrias-druze-key-players-caught-between-rival-power-struggles

Published: March 11, 2025 12:08

In-depth: As the path to a new Syria evolves, the Druze find themselves navigating different pressures amid local and regional power struggles.

Syrian government boosts national unity with deal for Suweida

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-government-boosts-national-unity-deal-suweida

Published: March 11, 2025 12:02

The Syrian government has reportedly signed an integration deal with the Druze-majority province of Suweida, in a further boost for unity.

Pakistan's Jaffar Express hijacked by BLA in Balochistan

https://www.newarab.com/news/pakistans-jaffar-express-hijacked-bla-balochistan

Published: March 11, 2025 11:49

The Baloch Liberation Army has claimed the hijack, warning of "severe consequences" if there was any rescue attempt.

A Gazan mother’s Ramadan recipes brought to your kitchen

https://www.newarab.com/features/gazan-mothers-ramadan-recipes-brought-your-kitchen

Published: March 11, 2025 11:36

A Gazan mother shares her top Ramadan recipes with her daughter, passing down the flavours, traditions, and memories of Ramadan in Gaza before the genocide

Ukraine fires largest drone barrage at Russia

https://www.newarab.com/news/ukraine-fires-largest-drone-barrage-russia

Published: March 11, 2025 11:26

Russia condemned the attack as the US and Ukrainian officials began talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss the invasion of Ukraine among other things.

Fossil capitalism is a leech that feeds on the graveyard of Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/fossil-capitalism-leech-feeds-graveyard-gaza

Published: March 11, 2025 11:17

Israel's militarised violence in Gaza and the climate crisis both serve the interests of one perpetrator: fossil fuel imperialists, writes Mohammad Usrof.

Syrians celebrate Sharaa-SDF integration deal amid Arab backing

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrians-celebrate-sharaa-sdf-integration-deal-amid-arab-backing

Published: March 11, 2025 10:56

The Syrian presidency has announced a deal to integrate the SDF's territory and forces into the new government in a bid to unify the country.

Israel's war on Gaza behind record high US anti-Muslim incidents

https://www.newarab.com/news/israels-war-gaza-behind-record-high-us-anti-muslim-incidents

Published: March 11, 2025 10:51

CAIR says it recorded the highest number of complaints of islamophobia and anti-Arab complaints of 8,658 in 2024.

Saudi crown prince, Zelensky discuss achieving peace in Ukraine

https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-crown-prince-zelensky-discuss-achieving-peace-ukraine

Published: March 11, 2025 09:56

Zelensky and Marco Rubio have been visiting Saudi Arabia for talks in finding a path to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump envoy Witkoff plans Moscow visit this week to meet Putin

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-envoy-witkoff-plans-moscow-visit-week-meet-putin

Published: March 11, 2025 09:17

Sources said Witkoff would be heading to Moscow this week to meet its president Vladimir Putin amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity

https://www.newarab.com/news/ex-philippine-president-duterte-arrested-crimes-against-humanity

Published: March 11, 2025 09:01

Rodrigo Duterte is facing a charge of 'the crime against humanity of murder', believing to have killed tens of thousands of mostly poor men.

Arab nations warn Israel is 'imposing starvation' on Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/arab-nations-warn-israel-imposing-starvation-gaza

Published: March 11, 2025 08:46

Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, condemned Israel for cutting Gaza's electricity supply, urging for 'immediate action'.

Drought-hit Algeria to import one million sheep for Eid al-Adha

https://www.newarab.com/news/drought-hit-algeria-import-one-million-sheep-eid-al-adha

Published: March 11, 2025 02:13

With Eid al-Adha approaching, Algeria’s government is tackling skyrocketing sheep prices by importing one million sheep from international markets

Syria announces end to 'military operation' after mass killings

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-announces-end-military-operation-after-mass-killings

Published: March 10, 2025 22:02

Syrian interim government ends a military operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, following clashes that killed over 1,000 civilians

Lazzarini: Only a Palestinian state can replace UNRWA in Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/lazzarini-only-palestinian-state-can-replace-unrwa-gaza

Published: March 10, 2025 21:21

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini has rejected Israel’s claim that other organizations could replace the agency in Gaza.

Trump: Pro-Palestinian campus protester arrest 'first of many'

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-pro-palestinian-campus-protester-arrest-first-many

Published: March 10, 2025 20:55

Donald Trump vowed to issue more arrests after the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent leader of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University

Is Trump resuming the travel ban and what countries will be hit?

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-resuming-travel-ban-and-what-countries-will-be-hit

Published: March 10, 2025 19:57

The ban is set to have a colour coded tier list that would place different restrictions on different countries.

SDF agrees to deal to integrate into Syrian state institutions

https://www.newarab.com/news/sdf-agrees-deal-integrate-syrian-state-institutions

Published: March 10, 2025 19:52

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to a deal with Syria's new leadership to integrate into the country's state institutions.

Could war in Yemen re-erupt this Ramadan amid a Houthi build-up?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/could-war-yemen-re-erupt-ramadan-amid-houthi-build

Published: March 10, 2025 18:20

Analysis: Amid an economic crisis and unsteady truce, there are fears that Yemen's war could reignite, with a potentially devastating impact on civilians.

Israelis nominate radical settler Daniella Weiss for Nobel prize

https://www.newarab.com/news/israelis-nominate-radical-settler-daniella-weiss-nobel-prize

Published: March 10, 2025 17:30

Those who nominated Weiss claim that her work in the West Bank helped shield the territory from more violence - despite the hundreds of Palestinians killed

Syrian Christian leaders deny claims of mass killings

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-christian-leaders-deny-claims-mass-killings

Published: March 10, 2025 17:16

The violence on Syria's coastal regions was sparked after forces loyal to the former Assad regime launched attacks against forces of the interim government.

Activists post fake London Tube ads slamming Israel 'war crimes'

https://www.newarab.com/news/activists-post-fake-london-tube-ads-slamming-israel-war-crimes

Published: March 10, 2025 17:12

Fake London Underground ads accuse Israel of genocide and apartheid in Gaza, mimicking Monday.com branding in a bold act of political protest.

Trump administration scraps over 80 percent of USAID programs

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-administration-scraps-over-80-percent-usaid-programs

Published: March 10, 2025 17:05

Marco Rubio announced on X the Trump administration had ended some 5,200 of USAID's 6,200 programs in a six-week purge.

Bernie Sanders emerges as a leader of the anti-Trump resistance

https://www.newarab.com/news/bernie-sanders-emerges-leader-anti-trump-resistance

Published: March 10, 2025 16:23

Speaking to a crowd of 9,000 people, Sanders said, 'We’re prepared to fight. And we’re going to win' as he became the face of the anti-Trump movement.

On the frontlines of hell: Testimonies from Gaza's doctors

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/frontlines-hell-testimonies-gazas-doctors

Published: March 10, 2025 16:17

In-depth: Working tirelessly amid unimaginable suffering, doctors in Gaza have been arrested, tortured, and deliberately targeted by Israeli forces.

Israel is smearing Qatar because of its support for Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/israel-smearing-qatar-because-its-support-gaza

Published: March 10, 2025 16:02

Qatar has been subjected to a smear campaign by some Israeli media outlets and politicians for its role as a key mediator in the Hamas-Israel negotiations.

Two men face US trial over Iran-backed plot to kill dissident

https://www.newarab.com/news/two-men-face-us-trial-over-iran-backed-plot-kill-dissident

Published: March 10, 2025 15:43

Prosecutors say Iran's Guard Corps hired Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov to kill an Iranian journalist and activist.

US advisor urges closer ties with Iraq on energy, security

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-advisor-urges-closer-ties-iraq-energy-security

Published: March 10, 2025 15:28

Iraqi prime minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani emphasised his government's ambition to achieve energy independence.

Gaza's Palestinians battle thirst as Israel tightens blockade

https://www.newarab.com/news/gazas-palestinians-battle-thirst-israel-tightens-blockade

Published: March 10, 2025 15:01

In the Gaza Strip, home to more than two million people, thirst has become the norm as a water crisis deepens under a tightened Israeli blockade.

Lebanon villages struggle with new wave of Syrian refugees

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-villages-struggle-new-wave-syrian-refugees

Published: March 10, 2025 14:32

Thousands of Syrians, mostly from Alawite-majority areas, have fled the violence in coastal Syria, seeking refuge in northern Lebanon.

France's justice minister in Morocco for asset confiscation law

https://www.newarab.com/news/frances-justice-minister-morocco-asset-confiscation-law

Published: March 10, 2025 14:31

France's Darmanin is set to discuss Morocco's counterterrorism efforts, following the dismantling of several Islamic State-linked cells in the country.

Sharaa calls Syrian Alawite activist whose brothers were killed

https://www.newarab.com/news/sharaa-calls-syrian-alawite-activist-whose-brothers-were-killed

Published: March 10, 2025 14:21

Recent fighting between Syria’s new Islamist rulers and insurgents who support ousted president Bashar al-Assad has left over 1,000 people dead.

Israeli military to probe use of Palestinians as human shields

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-military-probe-use-palestinians-human-shields

Published: March 10, 2025 12:45

Israel's military police have launched a probe into allegations that Israeli forces deliberately forced Palestinian civilians in Gaza to act as human shields.

After US-Israel rejection, what next for the Arab plan for Gaza?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/after-us-israel-rejection-what-next-arab-plan-gaza

Published: March 10, 2025 12:31

Analysis: Arab states have outlined a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza, but Israel and the US's rejection leaves its future up in the air.

Zelensky heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks

https://www.newarab.com/news/zelensky-heads-saudi-arabia-ahead-crunch-us-talks

Published: March 10, 2025 12:30

The Ukrainian President is calling for a truce in the air and sea, along with a prisoner exchange as he makes his visit.

Inside Hamas-Trump envoy talks: Palestinian weapons, Gaza truce

https://www.newarab.com/news/inside-hamas-trump-envoy-talks-palestinian-weapons-gaza-truce

Published: March 10, 2025 12:10

Hamas has proposed a comprehensive ceasefire deal involving scaled-back missile capabilities in exchange for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.

Israel clash 'inevitable' if Lebanon occupation persists: Qassem

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-clash-inevitable-if-lebanon-occupation-persists-qassem

Published: March 10, 2025 12:03

The Hezbollah leader says his group has enough capabilities to fight Israel again, warning that another war would happen if Israeli troops did not withdraw

Despite coastal massacres, there is still hope for the new Syria

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/despite-coastal-massacres-there-still-hope-new-syria

Published: March 10, 2025 11:58

In the face of bloody chaos, all of Syria's peoples must work towards real citizenship and not descend into sectarian splintering, says Robin Yassin-Kassab.

Trump envoy defends Hamas talks, says US 'not an agent of Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-envoy-defends-hamas-talks-says-us-not-agent-israel

Published: March 10, 2025 11:37

US envoy Adam Boehler defended his direct talks with Hamas, insisting the US is "not an agent of Israel," amid Israeli criticism over the negotiations.

Iran refuses talks under 'intimidation' as Trump ups pressure

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-refuses-talks-under-intimidation-trump-ups-pressure

Published: March 10, 2025 11:27

Abbas Araghchi said Iran will not negotiate under pressure as Trump aims to press on Iran by ending a sanctions waiver to buy Iranian electricity.

Egypt sets new rules for citizens' travel to Russia, Ukraine

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-sets-new-rules-citizens-travel-russia-ukraine

Published: March 10, 2025 11:22

Egypt has been trying to stay nonaligned since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war, despite attempts by different parties to draw it to one side.

Iran: US decision to not renew Iraq sanctions waiver 'illegal'

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-us-decision-not-renew-iraq-sanctions-waiver-illegal

Published: March 10, 2025 10:49

The decision is the Trump's latest policy of exerting 'maximum pressure' on Iran over the accusations that Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons capability.

'Unprecedented' pace in Israeli demolishing WB Palestinian homes

https://www.newarab.com/news/unprecedented-pace-israeli-demolishing-wb-palestinian-homes

Published: March 10, 2025 10:27

During February alone, the Israeli army demolished 156 Palestinian facilities and homes, and distributed demolition notices to 93 other facilities.

Syria's coast: Burned cars, looted shops, bodies in streets

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrias-coast-burned-cars-looted-shops-bodies-streets

Published: March 10, 2025 09:06

Clashes between Syrian security forces and pro-Assad remnants have left hundreds dead and devastated coastal cities like Jableh and Latakia.

Negotiators head to Qatar as Israel cuts Gaza electricity

https://www.newarab.com/news/negotiators-head-qatar-israel-cuts-gaza-electricity

Published: March 10, 2025 08:56

As Israel cut off Gaza's electricity supply, the state sent a delegation to Qatar in talks to extend the ceasefire in the enclave.

Detained pro-Palestinian Columbia student's status in peril

https://www.newarab.com/news/detained-pro-palestinian-columbia-students-status-peril

Published: March 10, 2025 08:03

Some reports say he was taken by the Department of Homeland Security, while others say it was Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Trump declines to rule out US recession this year

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-declines-rule-out-us-recession-year

Published: March 10, 2025 00:56

"I hate to predict things like that," he said in an interview when asked about a possible downturn in 2025.

Israel to allow Syrian Druze to work in occupied Golan Heights

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-allow-syrian-druze-work-occupied-golan-heights

Published: March 10, 2025 00:07

Israel has voiced support for the break-up of post-Assad Syria and is promoting separatism among the Druze and Kurdish minorities

Canada ruling party elects Mark Carney as new leader, next PM

https://www.newarab.com/news/canada-ruling-party-elects-mark-carney-new-leader-next-pm-0

Published: March 10, 2025 00:07

Carney attacked Donald Trump following his win, warning that the US president wants to take over Canada and vowing not to let him succeed.

Israel cuts Gaza electricity supply ahead of new truce talks

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-cuts-gaza-electricity-supply-ahead-new-truce-talks

Published: March 9, 2025 22:03

Israel has cut the supply of aid and electricity into Gaza after Hamas insisted it stick to the multi-phase ceasefire agreement and negotiate an end to the war.

Syria vows accountability after reports of mass killings

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Published: March 9, 2025 19:52

President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Sunday that his government would "firmly" hold accountable anyone implicated in the killing of civilians.

Iraq warns Syria violence could 'destabilise entire region'

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Published: March 9, 2025 19:22

Iraq has sounded the alarm over escalating violence in Syria, warning of potential Alawite persecution and urging immediate protection of civilians.

RSF shelling kills 9 in Sudan: medic

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Published: March 9, 2025 19:08

Twenty-one people were injured in the attack in North Kordofan carried out by the rebel Rapid Support Forces militia, a medical source said.

Heavy fighting as M23 rebels launch assault on Congo's Nyabiondo

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:56

The assault comes after clashes between M23 and pro-Congolese government militia in the village of Tambi last week.

Israeli forces open fire on mourners at Lebanese funeral

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:38

The death comes amid a series of grave violations being committed by the Israeli army in south Lebanon, despite the US-brokered ceasefire

Iran says would consider limited nuclear talks with US

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:36

On Friday US president Donald trump said he had written to Iran's supreme leader urging new talks on the country's nuclear program.

Israel considers quitting WHO over Gaza war criticism

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:31

The Knesset website revealed its health committee will be holding a debate on 'Israel’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation'.

Ben-Gvir pushes bill to revoke Oslo and Wye River accords

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:27

Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has proposed a bill to revoke the Oslo, Hebron, and Wye River accords.

Syria launches independent committee to probe 'massacres'

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:26

Over 1,000 people have been killed so far in clashes between Syrian security forces and Assad loyalists in recent days.

US envoy says Gaza hostage deal possible after Hamas meeting

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:13

Adam Boehler, who met with Hamas leaders in a historic US move, says negotiations are fragile but progressing

Columbia student 'abducted and detained' over Palestine activism

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Published: March 9, 2025 17:08

The Trump administration has moved to clamp down pro-Palestinian activism at university's, cancelling federal grants for Columbia and threatening deportations.

Marco Rubio to meet Saudi Arabia Crown Prince for Ukraine talks

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Published: March 9, 2025 16:55

Marco Rubio is set to discuss Trump’s Ukraine policy with Zelensky and Witkoff in Jeddah amid stalled US aid