RSS Parrot

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

https://www.newarab.com/news/iaeas-grossi-iran-not-much-time-left-inspection-talks

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

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-lands-multi-billion-dollar-project-red-sea-tourism

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

https://www.newarab.com/news/hezbollah-implement-3-billion-reconstruction-plan-reports

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

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkish-court-releases-youth-activist-critical-erdogan

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

https://www.newarab.com/news/pressure-unrwa-mounts-arab-countries-slash-donations

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

https://www.newarab.com/news/who-urges-taliban-lift-ban-female-aid-workers

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

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/what-withdrawal-us-troops-could-mean-iraq

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

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-constructs-golan-camp-prepare-lebanon-combat

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.

What will happen to south Lebanon once UNIFIL leaves?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/what-will-happen-south-lebanon-once-unifil-leaves

Published: September 8, 2025 12:23

After UNIFIL's withdrawal, there are fears that Israel could unilaterally impose a buffer zone or reoccupy Lebanese territory at the first sign of insecurity

Teen arrested after two police shot dead near Turkey's Izmir

https://www.newarab.com/news/teen-arrested-after-two-police-shot-dead-near-turkeys-izmir

Published: September 8, 2025 12:11

Two police officers were killed and two injured in a shooting at a station near Izmir, Turkey; a 16-year-old suspect was arrested and is under investigation.

Israeli forces close entrances to Jerusalem, raid West Bank

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-close-entrances-jerusalem-raid-west-bank

Published: September 8, 2025 12:04

Israel continued its daily raids on the occupied West Bank and closed off all entrances to occupied East Jerusalem after the fatal shooting of six Israelis.

Norway votes in tight election where war and tariffs loom large

https://www.newarab.com/news/norway-votes-tight-election-where-war-and-tariffs-loom-large

Published: September 8, 2025 11:40

Norwegians vote amid global unrest, with Labour’s Jonas Gahr Store hoping stability, tariffs, and Ukraine war fears boost support for his government.

Libya’s moment: From division to a “new Carthage”

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/libyas-moment-division-new-carthage

Published: September 8, 2025 10:55

Libya’s future depends on unity, disarming militias, and global support to end the economic hardship & instability, writes Lord Alton.

UN human rights chief condemns 'mass killing' of Gazans

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-human-rights-chief-condemns-mass-killing-gazans

Published: September 8, 2025 10:47

UN rights chief condemns Israel for mass killings in Gaza, hindering aid, and urges accountability before the International Court of Justice.

Trump threatens 'last warning' to Hamas, demands captives freed

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-threatens-last-warning-hamas-demands-captives-freed

Published: September 8, 2025 10:39

Trump officials have sent a new ceasefire proposal to Hamas, which according to Israeli media was drawn up by the Netanyahu government.

Spain PM unveils nine measures aimed at stopping 'Gaza genocide'

https://www.newarab.com/news/spain-pm-unveils-nine-measures-aimed-stopping-gaza-genocide

Published: September 8, 2025 10:26

Spain’s PM announces measures to stop Gaza genocide, including arms embargo on Israel, fuel ban for Israeli military, and support for Palestinians.

Which states and cities is Trump eyeing military deployment?

https://www.newarab.com/news/which-states-and-cities-trump-eyeing-military-deployment

Published: September 8, 2025 10:15

“We have to be prepared and we have to be clear-eyed and we have to understand that it will take every single tool at our disposal."

Israel's Supreme Court rules gov't not feeding prisoners enough

https://www.newarab.com/news/israels-supreme-court-rules-govt-not-feeding-prisoners-enough

Published: September 8, 2025 09:53

Israel’s Supreme Court rules the government must improve food for Palestinian prisoners, citing malnutrition and legal obligations under detention policies.

Five killed in east Jerusalem shooting, injuries reported

https://www.newarab.com/news/five-killed-east-jerusalem-shooting-injuries-reported

Published: September 8, 2025 08:48

Five killed, 15 injured in a Jerusalem outskirts shooting; attackers labelled terrorists by police, and the motive remains unclear.

Morocco: Two years after quake, survivors say they're forgotten

https://www.newarab.com/news/morocco-two-years-after-quake-survivors-say-theyre-forgotten

Published: September 8, 2025 08:40

Two years ago, the 2023 quake, the strongest in a century, killed over 3,000, injured more than 5,000, and devastated Al-Haouz and the High Atlas regions.

Israeli assault on Gaza kills 21 including attack on tents

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-assault-gaza-kills-21-including-attack-tents

Published: September 8, 2025 07:56

At least 21 Palestinians have been killed as Israel's war on Gaza continues, now destroying high-rise buildings as Hamas receives the US' ceasefire proposal.

UK police say almost 900 arrests made at Palestine Action demo

https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-police-say-almost-900-arrests-made-palestine-action-demo

Published: September 7, 2025 16:33

The government in July proscribed Palestine Action under the UK's Terrorism Act of 2000 following several acts of vandalism.

Global Somoud Flotilla arrives in Tunis before heading to Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/global-somoud-flotilla-arrives-tunis-heading-gaza

Published: September 7, 2025 16:18

The Sumoud Flotilla docked in Tunisia in its last stop before heading to Gaza, being welcomed by a cheer of support calling for a Free Palestine.

Ben-Gvir storms West Bank city, threatens Palestinians

https://www.newarab.com/news/ben-gvir-storms-west-bank-city-threatens-palestinians

Published: September 7, 2025 16:11

Dozens of Palestinians have been detained in the occupied West Bank as Israel conducted raids across the region and wounding civilians.

Israel warns recognising Palestinian state could trigger action

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-warns-recognising-palestinian-state-could-trigger-action

Published: September 7, 2025 16:06

Several countries, including France and Britain, have pledged to recognise a Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly later this month.

Houthi drones strike Israel's Ramon Airport, several injured

https://www.newarab.com/news/houthi-drones-strike-israels-ramon-airport-several-injured

Published: September 7, 2025 14:47

Israel's military conceded it had failed to stop one of the drones, which hit the passenger terminal at Ramon Airport.

Baghdad tribal clashes kill six, including four police

https://www.newarab.com/news/baghdad-tribal-clashes-kill-six-including-four-police

Published: September 7, 2025 14:31

The clashes between two local tribes late on Saturday erupted over increased fees for a private power generator.

Saudi launches Damascus area reconstruction project

https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-launches-damascus-area-reconstruction-project

Published: September 7, 2025 13:49

The Saudi organisation's president Abdullah Al Rabeeah and Syrian minister for emergencies and disaster management Raed al-Saleh signed the agreement.

Chicago protesters defiant over Trump's deportation threats

https://www.newarab.com/news/chicago-protesters-defiant-over-trumps-deportation-threats

Published: September 7, 2025 13:15

Protesters also opposed Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to fight crime in Chicago, the country's third-largest city.

Gaza film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' wins prize in Venice

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-film-voice-hind-rajab-wins-prize-venice

Published: September 7, 2025 12:35

The film was awarded the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize, with director Kaouther Ben Hania dedicating the award to the Palestinian Red Crescent.

Five Gazans, including two children, starved to death by Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/five-gazans-including-two-children-starved-death-israel

Published: September 7, 2025 12:13

Three of the five deaths were of children, bringing the total number of people starved to death by Israel to 387, including 138 children.

Russia hits seat of Ukraine government biggest air attack of war

https://www.newarab.com/news/russia-hits-seat-ukraine-government-biggest-air-attack-war

Published: September 7, 2025 10:54

Russia has shown no sign of halting its three-and-a-half-year invasion of Ukraine, pushing hardline demands for ending the war despite efforts by the US.

Elbit Systems 'abandons' UK site targeted by Palestine Action

https://www.newarab.com/news/elbit-systems-abandons-uk-site-targeted-palestine-action

Published: September 7, 2025 10:13

The Israeli arms manufacturer has reportedly unexpectedly closed down its facility in Bristol following protests by now-banned group Palestine Action.

Two killed after bridge collapses in Iraq say rescuers

https://www.newarab.com/news/two-killed-after-bridge-collapses-iraq-say-rescuers

Published: September 7, 2025 10:09

Karbala's civil defence agency said they had "rescued seven people and recovered two bodies" from under the collapsed structure.

Israel targets school, houses as Gaza City onslaught continues

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-targets-school-houses-gaza-city-onslaught-continues

Published: September 7, 2025 09:07

In recent days, Israel has started destroying high-rise buildings in Gaza City as its military presses on its offensive.

Spence on brink of history as first Muslim England player

https://www.newarab.com/news/spence-brink-history-first-muslim-england-player

Published: September 6, 2025 16:52

Tottenham defender Djed Spence could become the first Muslim man to play for England, calling the chance a “blessing” as he eyes his debut.

Hezbollah says no disarmament until Israel halts raids

https://www.newarab.com/news/hezbollah-says-no-disarmament-until-israel-halts-raids

Published: September 6, 2025 16:46

Hezbollah said the Lebanese army's plan to disarm it must stay suspended until Israel halts its raids and withdraws from the south.

Turkey opposition calls extraordinary congress for 21 September

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkey-opposition-calls-extraordinary-congress-21-september

Published: September 6, 2025 16:42

Turkey’s CHP to hold extraordinary congress on Sept 21 after court ousts Istanbul leadership over graft claims, amid rising political pressure and uncertainty.

Rare 'blood moon' eclipse to light up skies across Arab world

https://www.newarab.com/news/rare-blood-moon-eclipse-light-skies-across-arab-world

Published: September 6, 2025 16:39

A rare total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over much of the Arab world on Sunday, with peak visibility in the evening hours.

Dozens arrested at London protest in support of Palestine Action

https://www.newarab.com/news/dozens-arrested-london-protest-support-palestine-action

Published: September 6, 2025 16:36

Dozens of people have been detained by UK Police after showing support for Palestine Action at a protest in Parliament Square

Israel uses new prison weapons to abuse Palestinian detainees

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-uses-new-prison-weapons-abuse-palestinian-detainees

Published: September 6, 2025 16:32

A Palestinian rights group warned that Israel’s use of new weapons in prisons signals a systematic escalation, putting thousands of detainees’ lives at risk.

Saudi officer sentenced to 10 years for 2021 rape in France

https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-officer-sentenced-10-years-2021-rape-france

Published: September 6, 2025 15:47

A French court sentenced Saudi officer Meshari Al Shamrani to 10 years for the 2021 rape of a woman in Brest, after he failed to attend police check-ins.

Egypt calls Palestinian displacement claim 'nonsense'

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-calls-palestinian-displacement-claim-nonsense

Published: September 6, 2025 15:31

Egypt's Foreign Minister slams claims of voluntary Palestinian displacement as 'nonsense', amid the Gaza war, as mediation efforts intensify for a truce.

Sudan gold mine collapse kills six, traps others

https://www.newarab.com/news/sudan-gold-mine-collapse-kills-six-traps-others

Published: September 6, 2025 14:57

Six killed, 20 feared trapped after gold mine collapse in northern Sudan; rescue efforts underway amid ongoing conflict and unsafe mining conditions.

Israel destroys second tower in Gaza as genocide continues

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-destroys-second-tower-gaza-genocide-continues

Published: September 6, 2025 14:00

Israel has destroyed the al-Soussi tower in the west of Gaza City, which contained over 100 apartments, a day after destroying another tower block.

US yet to approve any help following Afghanistan earthquake

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-yet-approve-any-help-following-afghanistan-earthquake

Published: September 6, 2025 12:03

Nearly a week after Afghanistan’s deadly quake, the US has yet to approve emergency aid, raising concerns over stalled relief amid major foreign aid cuts.

Hezbollah says Lebanon move on army plan is 'opportunity'

https://www.newarab.com/news/hezbollah-says-lebanon-move-army-plan-opportunity

Published: September 6, 2025 11:02

Hezbollah calls Lebanon army's disarmament plan a chance for reason, but says implementation must wait until Israel halts strikes and withdraws troops.