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The New Arab
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Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-hamas-agree-first-phase-gaza-peace-plan
Published: October 9, 2025 01:40
US president Donald Trump announced that the two sides had come to a ceasefire and captive-swap agreement on Wednesday in a major step towards ending the war.
Palestinian-American scientist among trio to win chemistry Nobel
https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinian-american-scientist-among-trio-win-chemistry-nobel
Published: October 8, 2025 21:59
Palestinian-Jordanian Omar Yaghi was among three scientists to win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for designing ground-breaking molecular structures.
UN to slash quarter of peacekeepers globally over lack of funds
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-slash-quarter-peacekeepers-globally-over-lack-funds
Published: October 8, 2025 21:51
The UN is facing a cash squeeze for its peacekeeping forces after the US - its largest contributor - sharply reduced funding.
Trump may travel to Middle East, with Gaza deal 'very close'
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-may-travel-middle-east-gaza-deal-very-close
Published: October 8, 2025 20:34
Egypt has invited the US president to travel to the country if mediators broker an agreement to end the war later this week.
New documentary shows life in Gaza for AFP journalists
https://www.newarab.com/news/new-documentary-shows-life-gaza-afp-journalists
Published: October 8, 2025 18:53
Independent journalist Helene Lam Trong's documentary "Inside Gaza" will be screened at the Bayeux prize for war reporters on Thursday.
Spanish parliament approves Israel arms embargo
https://www.newarab.com/news/spanish-parliament-approves-israel-arms-embargo
Published: October 8, 2025 18:49
Lawmakers narrowly backed the law, which bans all exports of defence equipment, products and technology to Israel and imports of the same goods.
Turkish FM says sides are close to a Gaza ceasefire agreement
https://www.newarab.com/news/turkish-fm-says-sides-are-close-gaza-ceasefire-agreement
Published: October 8, 2025 17:53
Turkey is working with Qatar, Egypt and the US to push for a ceasefire and captive-prisoner exchange deal to end the war in Gaza.
France to host talks on Gaza's post-war future on Thursday
https://www.newarab.com/news/france-host-talks-gazas-post-war-future-thursday
Published: October 8, 2025 17:49
Israel has reportedly urged the US to skip the meeting, claiming that its attendance could undermine the ongoing Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Egypt.
Activists reflect on two years of horrific Israeli war on Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/news/activists-reflect-two-years-horrific-israeli-war-gaza
Published: October 8, 2025 17:10
Two years since the outbreak of the Gaza war, activists and organisations reflect on campaigning for a Free Palestine and an end to the Israeli occupation.
British arms exports to Israel reach record levels
https://www.newarab.com/news/british-arms-exports-israel-reach-record-levels
Published: October 8, 2025 16:54
Data reveals Israel imported almost £1 million worth of British munitions in the first nine months of the year.
Jordan sentences nine in 'Muslim Brotherhood' plot against state
https://www.newarab.com/news/jordan-sentences-nine-muslim-brotherhood-plot-against-state
Published: October 8, 2025 16:26
Two main defendants accused of illegally manufacturing weapons were sentenced to 15 years in prison, while another received seven years for complicity
US secretly evacuated Palestinian woman from Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-secretly-evacuated-palestinian-woman-gaza
Published: October 8, 2025 16:22
The US evacuated Ahlam Firwana from Gaza after intense lobbying efforts by her son, a member of the US navy
Egypt's Sisi says Gaza truce talks 'encouraging', invites Trump
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypts-sisi-says-gaza-truce-talks-encouraging-invites-trump
Published: October 8, 2025 15:53
During his speech, Sisi added that he hopes the talks in Cairo will end with an Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip
Islamist militants kill 11 Pakistani soldiers in ambush
https://www.newarab.com/news/islamist-militants-kill-11-pakistani-soldiers-ambush
Published: October 8, 2025 15:45
In a statement, Pakistan's army said the soldiers died during an operation that killed 19 Islamist militants in the adjoining district of Orakzai.
'We felt invisible': Why Gen Z protests are shaking Morocco
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/we-felt-invisible-why-gen-z-protests-are-shaking-morocco
Published: October 8, 2025 15:29
An initial outpouring of national solidarity with Gen Z protests has turned to public anxiety, revealing Morocco's deep-rooted fear of instability
Since Oct. 23 Gaza has been living the same doomsday for 2 years
https://www.newarab.com/news/oct-23-gaza-has-been-living-same-doomsday-2-years
Published: October 8, 2025 15:26
Seasons have passed elsewhere, holidays celebrated, schools reopened, but in Gaza, only the dust above the ruins has changed colour.
Erdogan urges Syria's Kurds to integrate with new government
https://www.newarab.com/news/erdogan-urges-syrias-kurds-integrate-new-government
Published: October 8, 2025 14:57
Syria announced a comprehensive ceasefire with Kurdish forces after a meeting on Tuesday between Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi
International commission ends first visit to Syria's Suweida
https://www.newarab.com/news/international-commission-ends-first-visit-syrias-suweida
Published: October 8, 2025 14:56
A commission looking into violations in Suweida after this year's sectarian clashes has ended its first visit to the Druze-majority province
Iran summons EU envoys over bloc's 'interventionist' stance
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-summons-eu-envoys-over-blocs-interventionist-stance
Published: October 8, 2025 14:23
Following an EU-GCC summit in Kuwait, the meeting's final statement called on Iran "to end its occupation of the three islands of the United Arab Emirates"
Iran+100: Writers confront Iran's past to imagine its future
https://www.newarab.com/features/iran100-writers-confront-irans-past-imagine-its-future
Published: October 8, 2025 13:24
Book Club: 'Iran+100' imagines a century after Mosaddegh, blending speculative fiction, history, and poetry to explore Iran’s resilience and future
Israel military intercepts another Gaza-bound aid flotilla
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-military-intercepts-another-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla
Published: October 8, 2025 13:11
The latest ships were intercepted 120 nautical miles off the coast of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Israel abused previously detained activists
Israeli forces close Ibrahimi Mosque amid incursion on Al-Aqsa
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-close-ibrahimi-mosque-amid-incursion-al-aqsa
Published: October 8, 2025 13:03
Israeli forces escalated tensions by closing off all checkpoints and gates leading to the Ibrahimi mosque to allow Israelis to mark the holiday.
'We're trying to be the anti-GHF': Gaza Soup Kitchen co-founder
https://www.newarab.com/news/were-trying-be-anti-ghf-gaza-soup-kitchen-co-founder
Published: October 8, 2025 12:40
"We deserve better. For two years, they've been genociding out people. We still have to show up. I wish we didn't have to go to hell."
Iran dismisses Israel's missile concern as 'imaginary threat'
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-dismisses-israels-missile-concern-imaginary-threat
Published: October 8, 2025 12:18
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, condemned the comments, saying Israel was trying to portray Iran's defensive capabilities as a threat
Ben-Gvir storms Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa compound, performs prayer
https://www.newarab.com/news/ben-gvir-storms-jerusalems-al-aqsa-compound-performs-prayer
Published: October 8, 2025 12:07
The Waqf, the Jordanian custodian of the site, said 1,300 "extremist Jews" went into the compound Wednesday morning.
Morocco's Gen Z pauses protests amid dwindling turnout
https://www.newarab.com/news/moroccos-gen-z-pauses-protests-amid-dwindling-turnout
Published: October 8, 2025 11:53
Despite divisions and dwindling participation, the root causes for Morocco's Gen Z protests remain unresolved and continue to drive calls for reform.
A 20-point illusion: Will Trump's Gaza peace plan work?
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/20-point-illusion-will-trumps-gaza-peace-plan-work
Published: October 8, 2025 11:15
Trump's Gaza plan imposes conditions that entrench Israeli apartheid and further marginalise Palestinian agency, rather than provide a pathway to lasting peace
Gaza ceasefire talks enter 3rd day, as Hamas asks for guarantees
https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-ceasefire-talks-enter-3rd-day-hamas-asks-guarantees
Published: October 8, 2025 10:53
Hamas said that a "list of prisoners required to be released" as part of the ceasefire had been handed over during negotiations
Safe Corridor: A child's fight to survive Syria's collapse
https://www.newarab.com/features/safe-corridor-childs-fight-survive-syrias-collapse
Published: October 8, 2025 10:40
Book Club: In 'Safe Corridor' Syrian Kurdish author Jan Dost gives voice to a child's shattered innocence amid war, revealing the human cost of Syria's conflict
Egypt's annual inflation slows to 11.7 percent in September
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypts-annual-inflation-slows-117-percent-september
Published: October 8, 2025 10:19
The median forecast was for an easing to 11 percent in the poll of 15 analysts, extending a two-year downward trend as the government tightens monetary policy.
RSF attack on maternity ward kills 8 in Sudan's El-Fasher
https://www.newarab.com/news/rsf-attack-maternity-ward-kills-8-sudans-el-fasher
Published: October 8, 2025 10:04
The RSF is currently waging its fiercest assault ever on El-Fasher in an attempt to wrest control of the city away from their rivals, the regular army
US announces killing of Al-Qaeda leader in Syria
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-announces-killing-al-qaeda-leader-syria
Published: October 8, 2025 09:57
US Central Command announced Tuesday evening that its forces had killed a leading figure in Al-Qaeda in Syria
Pink October in ruins:Â Gaza's women fight cancer without care
https://www.newarab.com/features/pink-october-ruins-gazas-women-fight-cancer-without-care
Published: October 8, 2025 09:55
While the world marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gaza's women fight to survive without treatment as Israel’s genocide leaves the healthcare system in ruins
Algeria cuts historian who questioned Amazigh culture jail time
https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-cuts-historian-who-questioned-amazigh-culture-jail-time
Published: October 8, 2025 09:11
Belghit was arrested in May and charged with undermining national unity and spreading hate speech, as well as insulting national symbols
Once British-occupied, Egypt balks at ‘Gaza governor’ Tony Blair
https://www.newarab.com/news/once-british-occupied-egypt-balks-gaza-governor-tony-blair
Published: October 8, 2025 08:40
For many in Egypt, Tony Blair is strongly associated with Western imperialism, especially given his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Israel continues Gaza attacks despite Egypt ceasefire talks
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-continues-gaza-attacks-despite-egypt-ceasefire-talks
Published: October 8, 2025 08:20
Israel is continuing its attacks on Gaza despite Donald Trump's call last Friday to halt the bombing
Thank you from Gaza: The Flotilla reminded us we're still human
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/thank-you-gaza-flotilla-reminded-us-were-still-human
Published: October 8, 2025 07:05
In Gaza, where survival has replaced living, hope is rare. But the Freedom Flotilla gave Gazans a sense of humanity restored, says Lina Ghassan Abu Zayed.
Iraqi FM urges debate over two-state solution for Palestine
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-fm-urges-debate-over-two-state-solution-palestine
Published: October 8, 2025 06:58
Iraq’s foreign minister urges leaders to reconsider opposition to the two-state solution, hinting at a possible policy shift.
Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-turkey-join-third-day-gaza-ceasefire-talks-egypt
Published: October 8, 2025 03:12
Delegations from Turkey and Qatar will take part in Gaza ceasefire negotiations currently taking place in Egypt.
Greta says she was tortured in Israel detention after arrest
https://www.newarab.com/news/greta-says-she-was-tortured-israel-detention-after-arrest
Published: October 8, 2025 00:37
Thunberg said she was kidnapped then tortured by Israeli forces while in detention, but declined to elaborate as to not draw media attention to her case.
Tunisia pardons man facing death penalty over Facebook posts
https://www.newarab.com/news/tunisia-pardons-man-facing-death-penalty-over-facebook-posts
Published: October 7, 2025 22:34
Saber Ben Chouchane has been granted a presidential pardon after he was sentenced to death over posts deemed offensive to President Kais Saied.
Meloni 'accused of complicity in Gaza genocide' at ICC court
https://www.newarab.com/news/meloni-accused-complicity-gaza-genocide-icc-court
Published: October 7, 2025 21:42
Meloni said herself, the country's defence and prime ministers had been accused of complicity in Gaza's genocide at the ICC by a pro-Palestinian group.
Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis
https://www.newarab.com/news/macron-urged-quit-end-france-political-crisis
Published: October 7, 2025 21:26
Macron is being urged to make a decision that will prevent France from falling further in crisis, after PM Sebastien lecornu resigned on Tuesday.
Irish flotilla activists ready to try again despite mistreatment
https://www.newarab.com/news/irish-flotilla-activists-ready-try-again-despite-mistreatment
Published: October 7, 2025 19:43
Irish flotilla activists returning after being deported by Israel said they're 'happy to spend the rest of their lives' trying to bring down the country.
Lebanon: Geagea says Hezbollah must disarm 'as soon as possible'
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-geagea-says-hezbollah-must-disarm-soon-possible
Published: October 7, 2025 18:39
Geagea said Hezbollah has 'no choice' but to hand over its weapons as the Lebanese state took a decision to instruct the group to do as such.
Dubai airshow bars Israeli arms companies from exhibiting
https://www.newarab.com/news/dubai-airshow-bars-israeli-arms-companies-exhibiting
Published: October 7, 2025 17:41
The Dubai airshow organisers said the six Israeli companies were banned from exhibiting following a 'technical review'.
Hamas demands Israel release Barghouti, other key prisoners
https://www.newarab.com/news/hamas-demands-israel-release-barghouti-other-key-prisoners
Published: October 7, 2025 16:56
Hamas is demanding the release of several high-profile prisoners including Marwan Barghouti and Ahmed Sa'adat as ceasefire talks continue
Greta sarcastically asks Trump for anger management advice
https://www.newarab.com/news/greta-sarcastically-asks-trump-anger-management-advice
Published: October 7, 2025 16:47
There have been several rounds of public spats between Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump, usually instigated by the latter
Egypt's Khaled el-Enany to become first Arab to chair UNESCO
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypts-khaled-el-enany-become-first-arab-chair-unesco
Published: October 7, 2025 16:42
Egyptologist Khaled el-Enany has been chosen as the first ever Arab to head of UNESCO, following a decisive vote on Monday by the body's executive board.
Gaza babies forced to share oxygen masks as Israel blocks gear
https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-babies-forced-share-oxygen-masks-israel-blocks-gear
Published: October 7, 2025 16:27
UN says Israel blocked incubator transfers from North Gaza, forcing premature babies to share oxygen in overcrowded southern hospitals amid growing crisis.
Second anniversary of October 7 marked around the world
https://www.newarab.com/news/second-anniversary-october-7-marked-around-world
Published: October 7, 2025 16:25
Israelis, Palestinians, and Western leaders have all marked the anniversary of the surprise Hamas attack on Israel and the start of the Gaza war
Tony Blair's Iraq legacy and the risks of leading post-war Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/tony-blairs-iraq-legacy-and-risks-leading-post-war-gaza
Published: October 7, 2025 16:16
The prospect of Tony Blair heading a post-war authority in Gaza has revived memories of the Iraq invasion and the West's disastrous Middle East interventionism
GREAT, GITA INC: Gaza as a laboratory for a MAGA overseas empire
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/great-gita-inc-gaza-laboratory-maga-overseas-empire
Published: October 7, 2025 16:16
Trump’s new ‘peace’ plan reveals a brutal future of Palestinian displacement for US profit following 24 months of destruction in Gaza, writes Toufic Haddad.
Top Vatican cardinal says Israel carrying out massacre in Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/news/top-vatican-cardinal-says-israel-carrying-out-massacre-gaza
Published: October 7, 2025 16:02
The Vatican's top diplomat condemned Israel's war on Gaza as a massacre in an interview tied to the second anniversary of the Gaza war.
Israel deports 130 Gaza flotilla activists to Jordan
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-deports-130-gaza-flotilla-activists-jordan
Published: October 7, 2025 15:47
Activists from 22 countries were freed from Israeli detention on Tuesday after they were captured while attempting to break the siege of Gaza.
Starmer attacks pro-Palestine protesters on October 7
https://www.newarab.com/news/starmer-attacks-pro-palestine-protesters-october-7
Published: October 7, 2025 15:37
Starmer said without evidence that student protesters wanted to "murder Jews" amid small scale events due to be held on October 7
Starmer condemns suspected arson attack on mosque in England
https://www.newarab.com/news/starmer-condemns-suspected-arson-attack-mosque-england
Published: October 7, 2025 15:05
Keir Starmer condemned a suspected hate-driven arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque, where no injuries were reported, while one man has since been arrested.
Gaza genocide: 2 years of Western media stenographing for Israel
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/gaza-genocide-2-years-western-media-stenographing-israel
Published: October 7, 2025 15:00
Western media has spent 2 years denying Gaza’s genocide, platforming Israel’s lies, & enabling ongoing violence through silence & distortion, writes Assal Rad.
Canada's Carney makes second White House visit to talk trade
https://www.newarab.com/news/canadas-carney-makes-second-white-house-visit-talk-trade
Published: October 7, 2025 14:35
PM Mark Carney visits the White House amid pressure to ease US tariffs hurting Canada's economy, aiming to secure a stronger trade and security deal.
Iraq’s amnesty law frees 35,000 and recovers $34.4 million
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqs-amnesty-law-frees-35000-and-recovers-344-million
Published: October 7, 2025 14:07
Iraq released over 35,000 prisoners under a new amnesty law aimed at easing overcrowding, with thousands more eligible and millions recovered in restitution.
Pope Leo XIV to make first papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon
https://www.newarab.com/news/pope-leo-xiv-make-first-papal-trip-turkey-and-lebanon
Published: October 7, 2025 13:26
Pope Leo will visit Turkey and Lebanon from 27 November to 2 December, marking his first trip as pontiff and a pilgrimage to commemorate the 1700th anniversary.
Lebanon says two killed in Israeli strikes on south
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-says-two-killed-israeli-strikes-south
Published: October 7, 2025 12:56
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed two, targeting alleged Hezbollah members, as cross-border attacks continue despite a ceasefire agreement.
Merz threatens German boycott of Eurovision if Israel removed
https://www.newarab.com/news/merz-threatens-german-boycott-eurovision-if-israel-removed
Published: October 7, 2025 12:50
Friedrich Merz claimed that the debate around Israel's inclusion in the 2026 Eurovision song contest was a "scandal"
How Syrian children are being shut out of Lebanon's classrooms
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/how-syrian-children-are-being-shut-out-lebanons-classrooms
Published: October 7, 2025 12:48
Government restrictions have effectively barred tens of thousands of Syrian children from school in Lebanon, as NGOs step in to teach those left behind
Cautious calm in Aleppo after Syrian forces-Kurdish clashes
https://www.newarab.com/news/cautious-calm-aleppo-after-syrian-forces-kurdish-clashes
Published: October 7, 2025 12:34
A cautious calm returns to Aleppo after deadly clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters amid rising tensions between Damascus and Kurdish authorities.
Israel detained 20,000 Palestinians in West Bank since 7 October
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-detained-20000-palestinians-west-bank-7-october
Published: October 7, 2025 12:24
Local rights monitors have accused Israeli authorities of war crimes and crimes against humanity for abusing Palestinian detainees.
Flotilla's Maghreb activists say Israel specifically abused them
https://www.newarab.com/news/flotillas-maghreb-activists-say-israel-specifically-abused-them
Published: October 7, 2025 11:18
"They made it clear that our government's normalisation meant nothing. To them, we were still enemies," said one Moroccan Flotilla activist.
Lebanese army chief briefs government on Hezbollah's disarmament
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanese-army-chief-briefs-government-hezbollahs-disarmament
Published: October 7, 2025 11:10
Lebanon's army chief briefed the government on a plan to disarm Hezbollah as Israel launched deadly airstrikes in southern and northeastern Lebanon.
Why Hamas's survival could rest on accepting Trump's Gaza plan
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/why-hamass-survival-could-rest-accepting-trumps-gaza-plan
Published: October 7, 2025 11:00
While disarmament remains a red line for Hamas, the group has few options left as it weighs its options for survival and a future role in Palestinian politics
'We live among the dead':Â Two years of genocide in Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/features/we-live-among-dead-two-years-genocide-gaza
Published: October 7, 2025 10:38
Amid Gaza's ruins, families mark two years of Israel's brutal genocide, as they struggle to cope with death, displacement, hunger, and a shattered health system
Crew member of Dutch ship dies of injuries after Houthi attack
https://www.newarab.com/news/crew-member-dutch-ship-dies-injuries-after-houthi-attack
Published: October 7, 2025 10:32
A Filipino crew member of the Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht has died after a Houthi attack in the Gulf of Aden, Spliethoff confirmed in a Monday statement.
US gave $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since Gaza war
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-gave-217-billion-military-aid-israel-gaza-war
Published: October 7, 2025 10:05
A new study says the US has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began, revealing the growing cost of US involvement.
Israel pounds Gaza on war anniversary as truce talks continue
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-pounds-gaza-war-anniversary-truce-talks-continue
Published: October 7, 2025 10:02
At least eight people were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza City and Khan Younis on Tuesday morning ahead of a second day of indirect peace talks in Egypt.
Gaza marks two year anniversary as peace talks continue in Cairo
https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-marks-two-year-anniversary-peace-talks-continue-cairo
Published: October 7, 2025 07:50
The Gaza war has reached two years, as Israeli attacks continue in the enclave, and Israeli and Hamas officials meet in Egypt for ceasefire talks.
Did the Sumud Flotilla give Gaza's fishermen a chance to fish?
https://www.newarab.com/news/did-sumud-flotilla-give-gazas-fishermen-chance-fish
Published: October 7, 2025 07:26
"The flotilla gave us hope, but not fuel, not food, not freedom, as the Israeli occupation prevented it from reaching us, like it always does," a fisher said.
Iraq recovers over 40,000 stolen artefacts taken since 2003
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-recovers-over-40000-stolen-artefacts-taken-2003
Published: October 7, 2025 07:05
Iraq has retrieved over 40,000 stolen artefacts smuggled abroad since 2003, in a major effort to reclaim its looted cultural heritage.
Syrian army, SDF reach truce deal in Aleppo following clashes
https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-army-sdf-reach-truce-deal-aleppo-following-clashes
Published: October 7, 2025 02:55
Syrian army and U.S.-backed SDF agree to ceasefire in Aleppo after recent clashes along redeployed frontlines.
Nine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen: UN spokesperson
https://www.newarab.com/news/nine-more-un-staff-detained-houthis-yemen-un-spokesperson
Published: October 7, 2025 02:40
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday denounced the arbitrary detention of nine more United Nations workers in Yemen by Houthi rebels.
UNESCO board backs Egyptian ex-minister for top job: official
https://www.newarab.com/news/unesco-board-backs-egyptian-ex-minister-top-job-official
Published: October 7, 2025 01:02
The United Nations' cultural agency selected former Egyptian tourism and antiquities minister Khaled El-Enany as its new chief on Monday.
US government shutdown enters second week
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-government-shutdown-enters-second-week
Published: October 7, 2025 00:40
President Donald Trump said he would be "happy" to negotiate a deal on health programs with Democrats, but demanded the federal government first be re-opened.
UN refugee chief says US deportation practices violate the law
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-refugee-chief-says-us-deportation-practices-violate-law
Published: October 7, 2025 00:29
UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi accused the U.S. under Trump of deportations violating international law and warned of global backlash against refugees.
US Supreme Court rejects challenge by Halkbank to prosecution
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-halkbank-prosecution
Published: October 7, 2025 00:22
Halkbank shares plunged after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a case accusing the Turkish state lender of aiding Iran in evading sanctions.
Moroccan court upholds jail term for feminist over blasphemy
https://www.newarab.com/news/moroccan-court-upholds-jail-term-feminist-over-blasphemy
Published: October 7, 2025 00:11
A Moroccan court upheld a 30-month jail sentence for feminist Ibtissame Lachgar over blasphemy charges after she posted a photo deemed offensive.
Top Vatican diplomat condemns Gaza 'carnage'
https://www.newarab.com/news/top-vatican-diplomat-condemns-gaza-carnage
Published: October 6, 2025 23:55
The Vatican's top diplomat sharply criticised Israel's "ongoing massacre" in Gaza in comments published on Monday .
Nile floods hit Egypt, Sudan, spark new Ethiopia dam dispute
https://www.newarab.com/news/nile-floods-hit-egypt-sudan-spark-new-ethiopia-dam-dispute
Published: October 6, 2025 23:46
Heavy late-season floods hit Egypt’s Nile Delta villages as Cairo blames Ethiopia’s unilateral dam actions, while Addis Ababa denies responsibility.
Stanford pro-Palestine activists face arraignment in court
https://www.newarab.com/news/stanford-pro-palestine-activists-face-arraignment-court
Published: October 6, 2025 23:36
Eleven pro-Palestinian activists at Stanford pleaded not guilty again after a grand jury indicted them on felony vandalism and conspiracy charges.
First round of Gaza talks ends in 'positive atmosphere': media
https://www.newarab.com/news/first-round-gaza-talks-ends-positive-atmosphere-media
Published: October 6, 2025 23:18
Delegations from Hamas and Israel on Monday began indirect talks in Egypt on ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza.
Syria security force member, civilian killed in Aleppo: state TV
https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-security-force-member-civilian-killed-aleppo-state-tv
Published: October 6, 2025 22:55
Bombardments in Aleppo killed two people amid escalating clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish groups in the country’s north.
Cycling: Israel Premier Tech rebrands, drops national identity
https://www.newarab.com/news/cycling-israel-premier-tech-rebrands-drops-national-identity
Published: October 6, 2025 22:38
The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team, which was beset by protests against its participation in cycling races, said on Monday that it was changing its name.
CBS News names pro-Israel commentator Bari Weiss as new head
https://www.newarab.com/news/cbs-news-names-pro-israel-commentator-bari-weiss-new-head
Published: October 6, 2025 22:13
Paramount said Monday that it has bought the commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as the editor-in-chief of CBS News.
CAF ‘confident’ AFCON will proceed despite Morocco protests
https://www.newarab.com/news/caf-confident-afcon-will-proceed-despite-morocco-protests
Published: October 6, 2025 21:26
Street protests against Morocco’s government, provoked in part by spending on stadiums, will not change plans for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Italy bans pro-Palestinian October 7 demonstration in Bologna
https://www.newarab.com/news/italy-bans-pro-palestinian-october-7-demonstration-bologna
Published: October 6, 2025 20:32
Authorities in Bologna, northern Italy, have prohibited a pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for Tuesday, citing concerns over potential unrest.
Israeli hostage families want Nobel Peace Prize for Trump
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-hostage-families-want-nobel-peace-prize-trump
Published: October 6, 2025 20:22
An Israeli advocacy group has urged the Nobel Committee to award Donald Trump the Peace Prize for his Gaza hostage plan and efforts to end the war.
Two years of Gaza genocide: An interactive timeline
https://www.newarab.com/news/two-years-gaza-genocide-interactive-timeline
Published: October 6, 2025 19:02
The New Arab tracks the key moments of the genocide in Gaza (October 2023-) two years after Hamas's October 7 attack and the Israeli retribution against Gaza
Indirect talks on Gaza ceasefire begin in Egypt: media
https://www.newarab.com/news/indirect-talks-gaza-ceasefire-begin-egypt-media
Published: October 6, 2025 16:48
Egyptian media said Israel and Hamas delegations have kickstarted ceasefire negotiations talks for Gaza in the country's resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.
How snapback sanctions will test Iran's economic resilience
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/how-snapback-sanctions-will-test-irans-economic-resilience
Published: October 6, 2025 16:45
UN sanctions have been reimposed 10 years after being lifted in the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, but Iran's economy and energy sector have since adapted
Paramount staff accuse company of 'aligning with Gaza genocide'
https://www.newarab.com/news/paramount-staff-accuse-company-aligning-gaza-genocide
Published: October 6, 2025 16:25
Around 30 employees accused the company of "blatant hypocrisy" after it rejected calls to boycott the Israeli film industry in response to the Gaza war.
Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon in latest truce violation
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-strikes-kill-two-lebanon-latest-truce-violation
Published: October 6, 2025 16:15
The Israeli strike, which killed Hassan Atwi and his wife Zainab Raslan, hit a car driving in Lebanon's southern region of Nabatiyeh.
Fear for Muslim schoolgirls rises as Austria pushes hijab ban
https://www.newarab.com/features/fear-muslim-schoolgirls-rises-austria-pushes-hijab-ban
Published: October 6, 2025 16:05
Austria’s plans for a new headscarf ban leave Muslim schoolgirls afraid and highlight a wider pattern of Islamophobia disguised as protecting children
'Sharaa to act' to balance Syria parliament as six women elected
https://www.newarab.com/news/sharaa-act-balance-syria-parliament-six-women-elected
Published: October 6, 2025 15:54
Syria's parliamentary elections saw just three percent of votes go toward women candidates, with Sharaa expected to make the house more representative.
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