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Tunisia says assault on Gaza aid ship was 'orchestrated'

https://www.newarab.com/news/tunisia-says-assault-gaza-aid-ship-was-orchestrated

Published: September 11, 2025 02:09

The Tunisian interior Ministry, which did not accuse any party or country, said in a statement that it was conducting investigations into the drone attack.

Qatar says Netanyahu must be 'brought to justice' over strikes

https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-says-netanyahu-must-be-brought-justice-over-strikes

Published: September 10, 2025 23:19

Qatar is 'reassessing everything' around its involvement in Gaza truce talks, and has vowed a 'collective response' to Israel's actions.

Israeli forces detain Head of Islamic Cemeteries Committee

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-detain-head-islamic-cemeteries-committee

Published: September 10, 2025 19:38

Palestinians have warned that Israeli efforts to alter or encroach on Palestinian cemeteries are a threat to Jerusalem’s religious and historical identity.

US conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at event in Utah

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-shot-event-utah

Published: September 10, 2025 19:35

Videos posted to social media show Kirk being shot while speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent.

Israeli ambassador to US implies Qatar could be bombed again

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-ambassador-us-implies-qatar-could-be-bombed-again

Published: September 10, 2025 18:19

The comments come just a day after Israel bombed buildings in a busy residential area in Doha at four pm local time, triggering shockwaves around the region.

Qatar starts legal proceedings following Israeli strike on Doha

https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-starts-legal-proceedings-following-israeli-strike-doha

Published: September 10, 2025 17:02

Qatar on Wednesday sent a letter to the Secretary-General of the UN, Antonio Guterres, regarding the Israeli aggression, denouncing it in the strongest terms.

UK urged to arrest Israeli President Herzog during London visit

https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-urged-arrest-israeli-president-herzog-during-london-visit

Published: September 10, 2025 16:48

Rights groups and lawmakers are demanding the arrest of Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his London visit

Treyarch confirms return of Yemen map for Black Ops 7 video game

https://www.newarab.com/news/treyarch-confirms-return-yemen-map-black-ops-7-video-game

Published: September 10, 2025 16:35

A map of Yemen will appear in Black Ops 7, sparking criticism over its use of a war-torn real-world setting and past franchise controversies.

Invasive plants and bacteria threaten Iraq's Euphrates

https://www.newarab.com/news/invasive-plants-and-bacteria-threaten-iraqs-euphrates

Published: September 10, 2025 16:33

Iraq’s Euphrates is at record low levels as the country faces severe water scarcity. Rising temperatures and recurring droughts intensify the crisis for its 46

Sudan says UAE sending Colombian mercenaries to fight for RSF

https://www.newarab.com/news/sudan-says-uae-sending-colombian-mercenaries-fight-rsf

Published: September 10, 2025 16:28

Sudan has told the UN that the United Arab Emirates recruited Colombian mercenaries to fight for the RSF militia

'Block everything': protests grip France as new PM starts job

https://www.newarab.com/news/block-everything-protests-grip-france-new-pm-starts-job

Published: September 10, 2025 16:18

Protesters across France disrupted traffic, burnt rubbish bins and at times clashed with police on Wednesday in a bid to "Block Everything" in a show of anger.

Prince Harry donates $500,000 to help children in Ukraine, Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/prince-harry-donates-500000-help-children-ukraine-gaza

Published: September 10, 2025 16:10

Prince Harry’s charitable foundation will donate $500,000 to projects aimed at supporting people in need of prosthetics and rehabilitation.

Anti-Islam biker gang running security at Gaza aid sites

https://www.newarab.com/news/anti-islam-biker-gang-running-security-gaza-aid-sites

Published: September 10, 2025 16:04

Members of an Islamophobic US biker gang called the Infidels were hired to do security at Gaza aid sites where over 1,000 desperate Palestinians were killed

Vuelta hit by protests again, Bernal wins stage

https://www.newarab.com/news/vuelta-hit-protests-again-bernal-wins-stage

Published: September 10, 2025 15:57

Spanish Vuelta riders have voted to keep racing but did not rule out abandoning the Grand Tour event if pro-Palestinian protests continue.

Elizabeth Tsurkov freed after 903 days in Iraq militia captivity

https://www.newarab.com/news/elizabeth-tsurkov-freed-after-903-days-iraq-militia-captivity

Published: September 10, 2025 15:46

Russian-Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov has been freed after 903 days in captivity by an Iraqi militia, with friends and family celebrating her release.

Nine dead in Israeli strikes on rebel-held Yemen

https://www.newarab.com/news/nine-dead-israeli-strikes-rebel-held-yemen

Published: September 10, 2025 15:45

Israel's military said it struck Houthi rebel targets in Yemen on Wednesday, including in the capital Sanaa, amid strikes on the Houthi armed forces building.

Was the US complicit in Israel's attack on Qatar?

https://www.newarab.com/news/was-us-complicit-israels-attack-qatar

Published: September 10, 2025 15:14

There are questions about US claims it was blindsided by Israel’s strike on Doha strike, with analysts and officials suggesting either complicity or impotence

Spain bars two far-right Israeli ministers

https://www.newarab.com/news/spain-bars-two-far-right-israeli-ministers

Published: September 10, 2025 15:13

Madrid barred two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country, just a day after unveiling measures to halt what it described as “the genocide in Gaza"

No, the UK’s RAF didn’t refuel Israeli jets during Doha strike

https://www.newarab.com/news/no-uks-raf-didnt-refuel-israeli-jets-during-doha-strike

Published: September 10, 2025 15:12

A UK refuelling plane tracked above Doha during Israel’s strike was in fact participating in an annual exercise, following rumours that it was helping Israel

'Emirate of Hebron': Is Israel planning to divide the West Bank?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/emirate-hebron-israel-planning-divide-west-bank

Published: September 10, 2025 15:08

The arrest of Hebron's mayor has renewed fears that Israel is seeking to establish tribal emirates in the West Bank to replace the Palestinian Authority

Syria leader to visit Moscow next month: Russian deputy PM

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-leader-visit-moscow-next-month-russian-deputy-pm

Published: September 10, 2025 15:01

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Moscow next month, Russia’s Deputy PM Alexander Novak said in Damascus, calling it a new chapter post- Bashar al-Assad.

Western media's pre-existing condition? Gaza atrocity denialism

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/western-medias-pre-existing-condition-gaza-atrocity-denialism

Published: September 10, 2025 14:19

Despite the IPC confirmation of Gaza’s famine, Israel's denial persists as Western media reinforces these misleading narratives, argues Rebecca Ruth Gould.

Syrian jailed for life over knife attack at German festival

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-jailed-life-over-knife-attack-german-festival

Published: September 10, 2025 13:41

A German court found Syrian citizen Issa Al Hasan guilty of an Islamic State-inspired 2024 stabbing attack on a festival in the western city of Solingen.

Arab states rally around Qatar following Israeli attack on Doha

https://www.newarab.com/news/arab-states-rally-around-qatar-following-israeli-attack-doha

Published: September 10, 2025 13:34

Leaders from Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia are set to visit Doha just one day after the Israeli attack on the busy neighbourhood.

Families fear for hostages after Israel strike on Hamas in Doha

https://www.newarab.com/news/families-fear-hostages-after-israel-strike-hamas-doha

Published: September 10, 2025 13:12

Israel struck Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday, undermining Doha’s mediation in ceasefire talks, with critics warning it jeopardises hostage negotiations.

Rights groups file case against German-Israeli soldier over Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/rights-groups-file-case-against-german-israeli-soldier-over-gaza

Published: September 10, 2025 12:31

A lawsuit has been filed by human rights lawyers against an Israeli soldier of German descent, accused of involvement in the killing of unarmed Gazans.

Israeli raids on Gaza kill 33 as famine deaths climb

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-raids-gaza-kill-33-famine-deaths-climb

Published: September 10, 2025 11:49

The Israeli army issued new evacuation warnings to leave areas around the Gaza Port, while at least 33 Palestinians were killed overnight.

'Success' of Israeli Doha attack doubted, as Hamas heads survive

https://www.newarab.com/news/success-israeli-doha-attack-doubted-hamas-heads-survive

Published: September 10, 2025 11:09

Israel’s strike in Doha, initially hailed as a success now appears to be a major misscalculation that failed to achieve the objective of the brazen operation.

Israeli strike on Qatar condemned by Trump, with no red line

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-strike-qatar-condemned-trump-no-red-line

Published: September 10, 2025 10:37

“The Israelis see themselves as the hegemon in the Middle East, and Trump has backed them with whatever they do with impunity."

Israeli attack on Doha: A watershed moment for US-Gulf relations

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/israeli-attack-doha-watershed-moment-us-gulf-relations

Published: September 10, 2025 10:27

The unprecedented Israeli attack on Doha will raise questions for Gulf states about the reliability of the US as a defence partner and security guarantor

EU chief to push for sanctions on Israel ministers over Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/eu-chief-push-sanctions-israel-ministers-over-gaza

Published: September 10, 2025 10:17

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she will seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza.

Gaza Flotilla to sail despite 'Israeli drones attacks'

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-flotilla-sail-despite-israeli-drones-attacks

Published: September 10, 2025 09:55

"The important thing now is to secure the flotilla and break the blockade of Gaza," said Ghassan Al-Hanshiri, a member of the fleet committee.

Gaza's catastrophic cancer crisis: Patients struggle under siege

https://www.newarab.com/features/gazas-catastrophic-cancer-crisis-patients-struggle-under-siege

Published: September 10, 2025 09:15

Amid Israel's bombs and siege, thousands of cancer patients in Gaza struggle to survive as hospitals collapse and medical evacuations face deadly delays

Zelensky pushes for Europe defence after Poland strike

https://www.newarab.com/news/zelensky-pushes-europe-defence-after-poland-strike

Published: September 10, 2025 09:02

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that at least eight Russian drones were aimed towards Poland during Russian attacks overnight.

Arab states failing to prosecute rape, protect victims: report

https://www.newarab.com/news/arab-states-failing-prosecute-rape-protect-victims-report

Published: September 10, 2025 08:58

A report by Equality Now says that laws in Arab States fail to adequately define rape and protect rape victims, often leaving them with no recourse

Uncertainty grows in Iraq over who will replace US troops

https://www.newarab.com/news/uncertainty-grows-iraq-over-who-will-replace-us-troops

Published: September 10, 2025 08:58

The US troop pullout from Ain al-Asad and Victoria bases has stirred doubts over Iraq's ability to secure the sites and confusion about who will take over.

UN to meet over Israel's Qatar attack as Gaza assault continues

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-meet-over-israels-qatar-attack-gaza-assault-continues

Published: September 10, 2025 08:21

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session after Israel’s attack in Qatar amid its ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Lebanon is Burning: Yazan al-Saadi's defiant graphic dispatches

https://www.newarab.com/features/lebanon-burning-yazan-al-saadis-defiant-graphic-dispatches

Published: September 10, 2025 08:15

Book Club: 'Lebanon is Burning' is a graphic reportage that blends storytelling and illustrations to examine upheaval, repression, and solidarity in the region

Why is Israel destroying Gaza's residential towers?

https://www.newarab.com/news/why-israel-destroying-gazas-residential-towers

Published: September 10, 2025 08:11

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proudly said that "in two days, we have taken down 50 high-rise buildings, and this is just the beginning."

UN appeals for emergency funds to aid Afghan quake survivors

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-appeals-emergency-funds-aid-afghan-quake-survivors

Published: September 10, 2025 02:55

The UN has launched a $140M emergency appeal to aid 457,000 Afghan earthquake survivors, providing food, shelter, and medical care in hard-hit areas.

Emirati magnate Khalaf al-Habtoor plans investment in Syria

https://www.newarab.com/news/emirati-magnate-khalaf-al-habtoor-plans-investment-syria

Published: September 10, 2025 02:10

Khalaf al-Habtoor plans to invest in Syria’s recovery, focusing on car dealerships and a 3,000-bus network to create jobs amid the ongoing crisis.

Iran, IAEA announce agreement on resuming nuclear inspections

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-iaea-announce-agreement-resuming-nuclear-inspections

Published: September 10, 2025 01:44

Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog reached a deal to resume inspections of bombed sites, but Tehran warned the deal could collapse if sanctions return.

Gaza Somoud flotilla attacked again on boat in Tunisian waters

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-somoud-flotilla-attacked-again-boat-tunisian-waters

Published: September 10, 2025 01:07

Global Somoud Flotilla's boat was attacked by a drone at Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said port, marking the second strike in two days while delivering aid to Gaza.

At least nine pigs' heads left outside mosques in Paris region

https://www.newarab.com/news/least-nine-pigs-heads-left-outside-mosques-paris-region

Published: September 10, 2025 00:43

Pig heads were found outside Paris mosques with Macron’s name, fueling fears of rising anti-Muslim sentiment and potential foreign interference in France.

Amnesty says Pakistan spying on millions of its citizens

https://www.newarab.com/news/amnesty-says-pakistan-spying-millions-its-citizens

Published: September 9, 2025 23:53

Amnesty reports Pakistan's mass surveillance using phone-tapping and Chinese-built internet firewalls, curbing free speech and monitoring millions of citizens.

Qatar says US warning came after Israeli strike started

https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-says-us-warning-came-after-israeli-strike-started

Published: September 9, 2025 23:16

Qatar denied advance notice from the US on Israeli strikes in Doha, while Trump expressed regret and directed a warning to Qatar amid ongoing peace efforts.

Kidnapped academic Elizabeth Tsurkov released in Iraq

https://www.newarab.com/news/kidnapped-academic-elizabeth-tsurkov-released-iraq

Published: September 9, 2025 22:26

Princeton student Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped in Iraq in 2023, has been released and is now in US custody after efforts from Trump and Israeli officials.

US court upholds $83m sex assault defamation order against Trump

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-court-upholds-83m-sex-assault-defamation-order-against-trump

Published: September 9, 2025 22:07

A US court upheld an $83.3M defamation verdict against Trump for maliciously defaming E. Jean Carroll after being found liable for sexual assault.

Indonesian democracy on the brink

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/indonesian-democracy-brink

Published: September 9, 2025 21:22

The protests currently sweeping Indonesia are not fleeting outbursts, but rather the culmination of long-suppressed grievances over abuses of power.

Yarmouk's Palestinians hope for a better future in the new Syria

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/yarmouks-palestinians-hope-better-future-new-syria

Published: September 9, 2025 16:42

In a rapidly evolving political landscape, Palestinian refugees from Yarmouk camp are concerned about their place in Syria's new future

Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah near Israel border within 3 months

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-disarm-hezbollah-near-israel-border-within-3-months

Published: September 9, 2025 16:28

Lebanon’s army is set to fully disarm Hezbollah forces near the border with Israel within the next three months, Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi told AFP.

Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the top Hamas figure targeted by Israel?

https://www.newarab.com/news/who-khalil-al-hayya-top-hamas-figure-targeted-israel

Published: September 9, 2025 16:27

Khalil al-Hayya, long a key Hamas negotiator and now its most influential leader abroad, survived Israel’s strike in Qatar on Tuesday.

Smotrich calls for PA to 'disappear from the map'

https://www.newarab.com/news/smotrich-calls-pa-disappear-map

Published: September 9, 2025 16:25

Israel's defence ministry has ordered the military to destroy buildings in the West Bank villages where the gunmen lived.

Italy secures win against Israel despite own goals

https://www.newarab.com/news/italy-secures-win-against-israel-despite-own-goals

Published: September 9, 2025 16:14

Italy prevailed in a whirlwind game to beat Israel 5-4 in their World Cup qualifier in Hungary on Monday after the Italians scored two own goals.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally outside London arms show

https://www.newarab.com/news/pro-palestinian-demonstrators-rally-outside-london-arms-show

Published: September 9, 2025 15:58

A major arms fair opens Tuesday in London without the presence of Israeli government officials due to worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel.

Global condemnations mount against Israeli aggression in Doha

https://www.newarab.com/news/global-condemnations-mount-against-israeli-aggression-doha

Published: September 9, 2025 15:42

Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, officials said, further widening its campaign against Gaza's ruling group.

Israel strikes on Hamas in Doha: What we know so far

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-strikes-hamas-doha-what-we-know-so-far

Published: September 9, 2025 15:39

The Hamas leadership in Doha has been targeted in airstrikes by Israel, although the fate of the officials is yet unknown

Iran's foreign minister to meet IAEA chief in Egypt

https://www.newarab.com/news/irans-foreign-minister-meet-iaea-chief-egypt

Published: September 9, 2025 15:05

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi will meet UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi in Egypt, state media said Monday.

Britain has not concluded Israel's actions in Gaza are genocide

https://www.newarab.com/news/britain-has-not-concluded-israels-actions-gaza-are-genocide

Published: September 9, 2025 14:47

Britain says it has not concluded Israel is committing genocide in Gaza but condemned the “utterly appalling” civilian suffering.

Ex-UK PM Boris lobbied Saudi officials 'for private gain'

https://www.newarab.com/news/ex-uk-pm-boris-lobbied-saudi-officials-private-gain

Published: September 9, 2025 14:44

Leaked documents obtained bby Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDOS) have raised questions of a potential breach of rules regarding former ministers.

Protests planned on Tuesday as Israeli president arrives in UK

https://www.newarab.com/news/protests-planned-tuesday-israeli-president-arrives-uk

Published: September 9, 2025 14:13

Thousands of people are expected to gather outside Downing Street to protest the arrival of Isaac Herzog, who has been accused of inciting genocide in Gaza.

Russia sends high-level team to Syria to discuss aid, energy

https://www.newarab.com/news/russia-sends-high-level-team-syria-discuss-aid-energy

Published: September 9, 2025 13:54

Russia and Qatar are discussing humanitarian aid to Syria and the restoration of its energy sector, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

Israeli military claims strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-military-claims-strike-hamas-leadership-qatar

Published: September 9, 2025 13:35

Israel said it carried out a precise strike on Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, after explosions and smoke were reported in the Qatari capital.

Norway PM's left bloc wins election, populists surge

https://www.newarab.com/news/norway-pms-left-bloc-wins-election-populists-surge

Published: September 9, 2025 12:51

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere won a second term in office in a closely-fought parliamentary election after surviving years of turmoil in his cabinet.

Iran defence official feared taken by Mossad in Egypt re-emerges

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-defence-official-feared-taken-mossad-egypt-re-emerges

Published: September 9, 2025 12:20

Amir Mousawi was an Iranian defence advisor, diplomat, and analyst who went missing after visiting Egypt, sparking concerns about his safety.

Drone strikes on Sudan capital claimed by RSF administration

https://www.newarab.com/news/drone-strikes-sudan-capital-claimed-rsf-administration

Published: September 9, 2025 12:19

A wave of drone strikes hit a power station, a weapons factory and an oil refinery near Sudan's army-held capital on Tuesday.

Israel strikes in vicinity of three Syrian cities: Syrian media

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-strikes-vicinity-three-syrian-cities-syrian-media

Published: September 9, 2025 11:52

Israeli strikes hit areas of the central and western Syrian cities of Homs and Latakia late Monday, state news agency SANA reported.

Zack Polanski is doing what Corbyn couldn’t: Play the media game

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/zack-polanski-doing-what-corbyn-couldnt-play-media-game

Published: September 9, 2025 11:40

The new Green Party premier’s first move? Launch a podcast. It’s a sure sign of a leftwing leader that’s not about to repeat past mistakes, writes Rivkah Brown.

How would Arab states respond to Israel's West Bank annexation?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/how-would-arab-states-respond-israels-west-bank-annexation

Published: September 9, 2025 11:30

Annexing the West Bank would cast Israel as a global and regional pariah, triggering enormous diplomatic and societal repercussions across the Middle East

Israel suspected in drone strike on Gaza aid boat in Tunisia

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-suspected-drone-strike-gaza-aid-boat-tunisia

Published: September 9, 2025 11:01

Tunisian authorities claimed there was no evidence of a drone attack despite security camera footage showing a projectile hitting the vessel.

Egypt, Saudi agree to form naval force to tackle Red Sea threats

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-saudi-agree-form-naval-force-tackle-red-sea-threats

Published: September 9, 2025 10:43

Formation of this new naval force comes amid warnings by analysts and commentators that the two nations appear to be aligning with Israeli interests.

France's Macron seeks new prime minister after govt collapse

https://www.newarab.com/news/frances-macron-seeks-new-prime-minister-after-govt-collapse

Published: September 9, 2025 10:32

France's Emmanuel Macron rapidly needs to name a new prime minister in the face of looming protest and strike actions this month, the interior minister said.

Probe urged in post-Friday prayer Minnesota mosque attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/probe-urged-post-friday-prayer-minnesota-mosque-attack

Published: September 9, 2025 10:25

In 2017, Dar Al Farooq was bombed by domestic terrorists. Over the past three years, Minnesota has seen the most mosque attacks in the US.

Israeli strike hits car south of Beirut after deadly Bekaa raids

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-strike-hits-car-south-beirut-after-deadly-bekaa-raids

Published: September 9, 2025 10:24

Israeli drone strike hit a car south of Beirut on Tuesday a day after raids in eastern Lebanon killed five people, in the latest breach of the November truce.

Ethiopia launches massive hydropower dam against Egyptian rival

https://www.newarab.com/news/ethiopia-launches-massive-hydropower-dam-against-egyptian-rival

Published: September 9, 2025 10:18

Ethiopia will inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam along the Blue Nile and is expected to produce more than 5,000 megawatts.

Israel presses Gaza City mass expulsion as truce talks falter

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-presses-gaza-city-mass-expulsion-truce-talks-falter

Published: September 9, 2025 10:08

Israel has pushed ahead with expelling Palestinians from Gaza City, amid reports that ceasefire talks may fail over Israel's refusal to rule out resuming war.

From port to protest: How Genoa dockworkers stand with Palestine

https://www.newarab.com/features/port-protest-how-genoa-dockworkers-stand-palestine

Published: September 9, 2025 10:00

Genoa's workers and citizens have been rallying for Palestine, exposing arms trade routes and demanding an end to Italy's role in global wars

Sisi orders authorities to study pardon for Alaa Abdel Fattah

https://www.newarab.com/news/sisi-orders-authorities-study-pardon-alaa-abdel-fattah

Published: September 9, 2025 09:29

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered on Tuesday to study the pardon of an Egyptian-British activist and blogger, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a statement said

Millions of Egyptians face eviction after Old Rent Law reform

https://www.newarab.com/features/millions-egyptians-face-eviction-after-old-rent-law-reform

Published: September 9, 2025 09:08

Egypt ended a decades-old rent control system, which now threatens mass displacement as millions of families face soaring rents, evictions, and a housing crisis

Iraq pushes for higher OPEC+ quota as exports near full limit

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-pushes-higher-opec-quota-exports-near-full-limit

Published: September 9, 2025 08:27

Iraq’s PM al-Sudani said its vast oil reserves and long-term supply justify raising export quotas.

Israel pounds Gaza City, issues mass expulsion orders

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-pounds-gaza-city-issues-mass-expulsion-orders

Published: September 9, 2025 08:09

The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it will act with "greater force" in Gaza City and warned residents to leave, in a statement posted on X.

Gaza aid flotilla boat hit by suspected drone off Tunisia

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-aid-flotilla-boat-hit-suspected-drone-tunisia

Published: September 9, 2025 07:09

A Gaza-bound flotilla boat was hit by a suspected drone off Tunisia, organisers said, though Tunisian authorities denied any drone activity.

Palestinian Authority says Israel killed two teens in Jenin

https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinian-authority-says-israel-killed-two-teens-jenin

Published: September 9, 2025 02:54

The two victims were named by the ministry as Islam Abdel Aziz Nouh Majarmeh and Muhammad Sari Omar Masqala, both aged 14.

UK's Starmer meets Mahmoud Abbas ahead of Palestine recognition

https://www.newarab.com/news/uks-starmer-meets-mahmoud-abbas-ahead-palestine-recognition

Published: September 9, 2025 01:09

Several countries including Britain and France have announced they intend to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations later this month

Key OPEC+ members boost oil production

https://www.newarab.com/news/key-opec-members-boost-oil-production

Published: September 8, 2025 22:41

Oil ministers in the V8 grouping decided to increase production by 137,000 barrels a day (bpd) from next month.

Mexican deported by US to S.Sudan returns home: Mexico

https://www.newarab.com/news/mexican-deported-us-ssudan-returns-home-mexico

Published: September 8, 2025 22:23

The US claimed that Munoz Gutierrez had been sentenced to life in prison for murder, but Mexico said he was taken 'arbitrarily'

Cyprus talks to UAE over European subsea cable project

https://www.newarab.com/news/cyprus-talks-uae-over-european-subsea-cable-project

Published: September 8, 2025 22:10

The cable is being built by Greek transmission operator IPTO, which took over in late 2023 from a Cyprus-based operator.

IAEA's Grossi to Iran: not much time left in inspection talks

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Published: September 8, 2025 21:05

The International Atomic Energy Agency has not had access to Iran's key nuclear facilities since the United States and Israel bombed them in June.

Egypt lands multi-billion-dollar project for Red Sea tourism

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Published: September 8, 2025 18:14

The project, dubbed Marassi Red Sea, would be launched soon, Hassan el Sharbatly, vice president of City Stars said

Hezbollah to implement $3 billion reconstruction plan: reports

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Published: September 8, 2025 16:54

The first phase of the project will allocate $1 billion for Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiye and surrounding villages, with two additional phases to follow.

Turkish court releases a youth activist critical of Erdogan

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Published: September 8, 2025 16:48

Turkey frees youth activist Enes Hocaogullari pending trial for "inciting hatred," after EU criticism over his arrest for a pro-democracy speech in Strasbourg.

Pressure on UNRWA mounts as Arab countries slash donations

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Published: September 8, 2025 16:42

UNRWA may be unable to pay the salaries of its employees past September, threatening the future of an agency relied on by millions of Palestinians.

1,500 film workers to boycott Israeli cinemas over Gaza war

https://www.newarab.com/news/1500-film-workers-boycott-israeli-cinemas-over-gaza-war

Published: September 8, 2025 16:22

Over 1,500 film workers, including top actors, vow to boycott Israeli cinema institutions over alleged complicity in Gaza genocide and apartheid.

WHO urges Taliban to lift ban on female aid workers

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Published: September 8, 2025 15:35

WHO urges Taliban to lift female aid worker bans after the quake killed 2,200, hindering women’s access to care in the crisis-hit, male-dominated health system.

What the withdrawal of US troops could mean for Iraq

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Published: September 8, 2025 15:28

The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq has raised fears of weakened ties with Washington, renewed threats from IS, and possible Israeli airstrikes

Palestine Action Germany break into Elbit arms firm office

https://www.newarab.com/news/palestine-action-germany-break-elbit-arms-firm-office

Published: September 8, 2025 15:02

The appearance of a German wing of Palestine Action appears to be a new development, with the group's X account being made only in September.

Holocaust Museum LA deletes 'never again' post, sparking outrage

https://www.newarab.com/news/holocaust-museum-la-deletes-never-again-post-sparking-outrage

Published: September 8, 2025 14:48

A US Holocaust museum has deleted a social media post that was interpreted as a sympathetic message for the people of Gaza, sparking outrage across the globe.

Turkish police fire pepper spray in standoff at opposition HQ

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkish-police-fire-pepper-spray-standoff-opposition-hq

Published: September 8, 2025 14:21

Police used pepper spray and detained protesters at CHP’s Istanbul HQ after a court ordered the removal of a senior official, sparking political unrest.

Plans for protests ahead of Israel President Herzog's UK visit

https://www.newarab.com/news/plans-protests-ahead-israel-president-herzogs-uk-visit

Published: September 8, 2025 14:11

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians has urged police to investigate Isaac Herzog for war crimes when he arrives in the country this week.

Israel constructs Golan camp to prepare for Lebanon combat

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Published: September 8, 2025 13:20

Israel appears to be preparing for a new offensive in the southern Golan as it builds a camp in the occupied Golan to prepare for combat.