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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': 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.

ICC finds Sudan militia chief guilty of war crimes in Darfur

https://www.newarab.com/news/icc-finds-sudan-militia-chief-guilty-war-crimes-darfur

Published: October 6, 2025 15:50

The ICC found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of crimes such as murder, rape and torture between August 2003 and April 2004 in Darfur.

Yemen's Houthis turn to Sudan for new arms smuggling routes

https://www.newarab.com/news/yemens-houthis-turn-sudan-new-arms-smuggling-routes

Published: October 6, 2025 15:22

Sources say the group has established new smuggling networks after the US and its Arab allies clamped down on shipments from the Arabian Sea.

Sudanese army repels largescale RSF attack on Al-Fashir

https://www.newarab.com/news/sudanese-army-repels-largescale-rsf-attack-al-fashir

Published: October 6, 2025 15:06

The Sudanese Doctors Network said that the bodies of victims are still trapped in the area, while survivors, too, have been unable to flee due to shelling.

Discord: The launchpad for Morocco's Gen Z 212 protests

https://www.newarab.com/news/discord-launchpad-moroccos-gen-z-212-protests

Published: October 6, 2025 14:59

Discord, a popular messaging platform, has been a key component in the wave of youth protests sweeping Morocco, due to its flexibility and privacy settings.

Donald Trump's Gaza Plan: Whip peace into shape

https://www.newarab.com/graphic-truth/donald-trumps-gaza-plan-whip-peace-shape

Published: October 6, 2025 14:42

The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.

Sudanese struggle to survive in cities starved under siege

https://www.newarab.com/news/sudanese-struggle-survive-cities-starved-under-siege

Published: October 6, 2025 14:36

Hunger, a lack of aid and medicine are exacerbating suffering in the besieged towns of El-Fasher, Dilling and Kadugli amid civil war.

Detained Sumud flotilla activists deported from Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/detained-sumud-flotilla-activists-deported-israel

Published: October 6, 2025 13:46

One journalist detained by Israel, Saverio Tommasi, told reporters that he was hit on the back of the head by his Israeli captors.

JK Rowling blasted for 'pro-Israel bias' on X amid Gaza genocide

https://www.newarab.com/news/jk-rowling-blasted-pro-israel-bias-x-amid-gaza-genocide

Published: October 6, 2025 13:26

The Harry Potter author previously signed a 2015 letter condemning calls for an academic boycott of Israel

Moroccans march for Palestine, and for themselves

https://www.newarab.com/news/moroccans-march-palestine-and-themselves

Published: October 6, 2025 13:22

For the first time, these movements—long pitted against each other—converge in one shared demand: that officials, at last, must be held accountable.

Iran, France see progress in prisoner exchange deal

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-france-see-progress-prisoner-exchange-deal

Published: October 6, 2025 13:18

Iran's foreign ministry said the decision to release the held French nationals in exchange for an Iranian is 'currently being reviewed by authorities'.

Gaza war two years on: Where does the Palestinian cause stand?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/gaza-war-two-years-where-does-palestinian-cause-stand

Published: October 6, 2025 13:10

After two years of Israel's war on Gaza, the Palestinian cause has returned to the centre of world politics - but without a clear path forward

Iran will not resume nuclear talks with Europe 'at this stage'

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-will-not-resume-nuclear-talks-europe-stage

Published: October 6, 2025 12:48

Iran says it will not resume nuclear talks with European powers following the reinstating of sanctions, but diplomacy will remain ongoing.

Parliamentary inclusion still out of reach for most Syrian women

https://www.newarab.com/features/parliamentary-inclusion-still-out-reach-most-syrian-women

Published: October 6, 2025 12:26

Despite Syria’s first post-Assad parliamentary elections, Syrian women’s continued political marginalisation remains a serious cause for concern

The 'sideshow' of statehood does nothing to stop Gaza's genocide

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/sideshow-statehood-does-nothing-stop-gazas-genocide

Published: October 6, 2025 12:21

Both recognition and the US-Israeli plan to stop the Gaza genocide are smokescreens to allow Israel to continue business as usual, says Richard Silverstein.

UN rights council launches probe into violations in Afghanistan

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-rights-council-launches-probe-violations-afghanistan

Published: October 6, 2025 12:01

The probe comes amid widespread repression in Afghanistan, particularly against women and girls, who have been subject to a number of restrictive measures.

How Libya's Zawiya became a focal point of conflict for militias

https://www.newarab.com/news/how-libyas-zawiya-became-focal-point-conflict-militias

Published: October 6, 2025 11:59

Zawiya, located 48 km west of Tripoli, on the Mediterranean coast, controls the capital's western gateway and hosts the second-largest oil refinery.

Fresh clashes between Syria army, SDF in Aleppo

https://www.newarab.com/news/fresh-clashes-between-syria-army-sdf-aleppo

Published: October 6, 2025 11:45

The Kurdish-led SDF said seven of its troops were injured in drone strikes near Aleppo on Sunday as the country held its first election of the post-Assad era.

Egypt: Ancient Pharaonic painting vanishes from Saqqara

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-ancient-pharaonic-painting-vanishes-saqqara

Published: October 6, 2025 11:24

Prosecutors in Egypt are investigating the disappearance of a Pharaonic painting, dating back to the sixth dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

Gen Z Moroccans protest for 9th night, call for PM resignation

https://www.newarab.com/news/gen-z-moroccans-protest-9th-night-call-pm-resignation

Published: October 6, 2025 10:29

Morocco's Gen Z 212 protesters took to the country's streets for a ninth consecutive day, demanding an end to corruption and Akhannouch's resignation.

Lebanon: Army confirms arrest, investigation of Fadl Shaker

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-army-confirms-arrest-investigation-fadl-shaker

Published: October 6, 2025 10:13

Lebanese singer Fadl Shaker, wanted by the state, emerged from hiding at the Ain Al-Hilweh camp over the weekend.

Gaza ceasefire talks to start on Monday as Trump talks up deal

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-ceasefire-talks-start-monday-trump-talks-deal

Published: October 6, 2025 09:54

Trump voiced optimism that a deal to release the captives could be reached by the end of the week as Hamas and Israeli negotiators prepared for talks in Egypt.

France's new PM Lecornu resigns after less than month in office

https://www.newarab.com/news/frances-new-pm-lecornu-resigns-after-less-month-office

Published: October 6, 2025 09:38

Sebastien Lecornu's resignation comes amid a political crisis that has gripped France for over a year.

In Gaza, diabetes has become another frontline

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-diabetes-has-become-another-frontline

Published: October 6, 2025 08:54

"This didn't start with the war. Years of blockade crippled Gaza's health system, but now it has completely collapsed."

Palestinians hoping for quick truce as Israel pummels Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinians-hoping-quick-truce-israel-pummels-gaza

Published: October 6, 2025 08:12

Israeli forces are still carrying out attacks on the Palestinian enclave as negotiators are set to meet on Monday for ceasefire talks.

Iranian parliament approves currency redenomination

https://www.newarab.com/news/iranian-parliament-approves-currency-redenomination

Published: October 5, 2025 18:11

Iran's parliament on Sunday approved a plan to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, which has sharply depreciated.

France probes 'war crimes' as photojournalist killed in Ukraine

https://www.newarab.com/news/france-probes-war-crimes-photojournalist-killed-ukraine

Published: October 5, 2025 18:03

French prosecutors have opened a war crimes investigation after French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed by a drone strike in eastern Ukraine.

Israel, Hamas prepare for Egypt talks amid possible Gaza truce

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-hamas-prepare-egypt-talks-amid-possible-gaza-truce

Published: October 5, 2025 17:46

Israel said Sunday that its team of negotiators would depart for Egypt later in the day for indirect talks with Hamas expected to begin on Monday.

Gaza peace plan: key reactions to Hamas's response

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-peace-plan-key-reactions-hamass-response

Published: October 5, 2025 17:26

Both Israel and now Hamas have signaled support for the new U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza and release all remaining hostages there.

'Please get dad home': UK family urges Sumud activist's release

https://www.newarab.com/news/please-get-dad-home-uk-family-urges-sumud-activists-release

Published: October 5, 2025 17:24

Clare Azzougarh has accused Israel of acting like a rogue state over its treatment of the Sumud flotilla detainees, including her father, Malcolm Ducker.

Masked men torch UK mosque in suspected hate crime

https://www.newarab.com/news/masked-men-torch-uk-mosque-suspected-hate-crime

Published: October 5, 2025 16:56

Two people set fire to a mosque in the seaside town of Peacehaven on Saturday in an attack that police are treating as arson and a hate crime.

Al-Sharaa hails Syria's parliament election as 'historic'

https://www.newarab.com/news/al-sharaa-hails-syrias-parliament-election-historic

Published: October 5, 2025 16:50

Six thousand electors cast their ballots for the new People's Assembly, with results expected to be announced later on Sunday evening.

Opec+ plus to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels a day

https://www.newarab.com/news/opec-plus-raise-oil-production-137000-barrels-day

Published: October 5, 2025 16:32

Eight OPEC+ countries agreed on Sunday to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day (BPD) in November, the group said in a statement.

114 Israeli settler outposts built in W. Bank since 2023: report

https://www.newarab.com/news/114-israeli-settler-outposts-built-w-bank-2023-report

Published: October 5, 2025 16:13

Palestinian report says settlers built 114 new outposts in the West Bank since 2023, calling the expansion unprecedented,

Landmark pro-Palestine marches sweep Europe over Gaza war

https://www.newarab.com/news/landmark-pro-palestine-marches-sweep-europe-over-gaza-war

Published: October 5, 2025 16:08

The marches called for an end to the Gaza war, which is fast approaching the two year mark, and protested against Israel's conduct with the Sumud Flotilla.

Hamas's Khalil al-Hayya arrives in Cairo to lead key Gaza talks

https://www.newarab.com/news/hamass-khalil-al-hayya-arrives-cairo-lead-key-gaza-talks

Published: October 5, 2025 15:00

Khalil al-Hayya heads Hamas delegation for talks in Cairo after surviving Israeli strike in Doha, as Egypt builds largest camp for Gaza’s displaced.

Turkey bans Oct 7 Robbie Williams concert over 'safety concerns'

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkey-bans-oct-7-robbie-williams-concert-over-safety-concerns

Published: October 5, 2025 14:45

British singer Robbie Williams said city authorities called off his upcoming Istanbul concert “in the interests of public safety”.

Hamas negotiator in first TV appearance after Doha strike

https://www.newarab.com/news/hamas-negotiator-first-tv-appearance-after-doha-strike

Published: October 5, 2025 14:28

Hamas’s Khalil al-Hayya reappears after Israeli strike in Doha, saying the blood of Gaza’s martyrs will “pave the way to victory.”

Iran: Cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog 'no longer relevant'

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-cooperation-un-nuclear-watchdog-no-longer-relevant

Published: October 5, 2025 14:12

Iran says cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog is “no longer relevant” after international sanctions were reimposed by Western powers.

Mourning and shock in Morocco after student killed in rallies

https://www.newarab.com/news/mourning-and-shock-morocco-after-student-killed-rallies

Published: October 5, 2025 13:51

The North African nation is the latest to be rocked by “Gen Z” protests against corruption, lack of opportunity and business as usual.

Syrian authorities find mass grave of civilians east of Homs

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-authorities-find-mass-grave-civilians-east-homs

Published: October 5, 2025 13:37

Syrian authorities uncover remains of civilians near Homs, including children, believed killed by militias under Assad’s rule.

Gaza flotilla detainees detail humiliation and abuse by Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-flotilla-detainees-detail-humiliation-and-abuse-israel

Published: October 5, 2025 13:33

International activists said they had been subjected to violence and "treated like animals", upon arriving in Istanbul after being deported from Israel.

UK announces new crackdown on protests against Gaza genocide

https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-announces-new-crackdown-protests-against-gaza-genocide

Published: October 5, 2025 12:55

British pro-Israel organisations hailed the move but called on the government to go further in its suppression of pro-Palestinian activism.

Weekly 'Trump Takedown' rallies continue at US Tesla dealerships

https://www.newarab.com/news/weekly-trump-takedown-rallies-continue-us-tesla-dealerships

Published: October 5, 2025 12:51

Five months after tech billionaire Elon Musk left Trump’s administration, weekly demonstrations continue at Tesla dealerships across the country.

Syrians cast ballots in post-Assad parliament vote

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrians-cast-ballots-post-assad-parliament-vote

Published: October 5, 2025 11:40

Syria holds its first parliamentary vote since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, as President Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to consolidate power after 14 years of war.

Greta Thunberg 'beaten and forced to kiss Israeli flag'

https://www.newarab.com/news/greta-thunberg-beaten-and-forced-kiss-israeli-flag

Published: October 5, 2025 09:43

Activists say Greta Thunberg was beaten and humiliated while in Israeli custody after the Gaza flotilla raid.

Egypt hosts high-stakes Gaza talks as Trump pushes to end war

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-hosts-high-stakes-gaza-talks-trump-pushes-end-war

Published: October 5, 2025 09:05

The US president has demanded Hamas quickly finalise a plan to release all the 48 remaining captives or "all bets will be off".

70 killed in Gaza as Trump claims Israeli assault halted

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Published: October 5, 2025 08:19

US President Donald Trump says Israel halted strikes “to give peace a chance”- but at least 70 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in the past day.

Mediators head to Cairo for Gaza talks, Israel pummels Gaza City

https://www.newarab.com/news/mediators-head-cairo-gaza-talks-israel-pummels-gaza-city

Published: October 5, 2025 02:51

US President Donald Trump warned he would "not tolerate delay" from Hamas, after it responded positively to his roadmap for peace in the enclave.

Morocco sees eighth straight day of youth protests

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Published: October 5, 2025 00:02

In Tetouan, in the north of the country, hundreds of people gathered, chanting slogans such as "The people want an end to corruption"

Lebanon's Fadl Shaker surrenders himself to army

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanons-fadl-shaker-surrenders-himself-army

Published: October 4, 2025 23:20

Shaker, a popular singer born to a Palestinian mother and a Lebanese father, was accused of taking part in 2013 clashes in Sidon

Trump plans to deploy National Guard in Illinois, governor says

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Published: October 4, 2025 22:49

Pritzker said the guard received word from the Pentagon in the morning that the troops would be called up

Iran executes six it alleges carried out attacks for Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-executes-six-it-alleges-carried-out-attacks-israel

Published: October 4, 2025 20:46

Iran said the men killed police officers and security forces, as well as orchestrated bombings targeting sites around Khorramshahr in Iran's Khuzestan.

Russia strikes train station in Ukraine killing one, injuring 30

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Published: October 4, 2025 20:01

Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of deliberately conducting two strikes on passenger trains

Morocco’s Gen Z is done waiting for dignity

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/moroccos-gen-z-done-waiting-dignity

Published: October 4, 2025 18:23

Morocco's 'GenZ 212' protests are seeing the youth erupt in rage at the lack of basic healthcare in the country while billions are spent on the World Cup 2030.

Gulf states push Israel to let Gaza flotilla activists free

https://www.newarab.com/news/gulf-states-push-israel-let-gaza-flotilla-activists-free

Published: October 4, 2025 16:55

Dialogue between Gulf countries' foreign ministries has reportedly began, in a bid to help secure the Sumud Flotilla activists who are detained by Israel.

Huge blast and gunfire heard in central Mogadishu

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Published: October 4, 2025 16:53

A massive blast followed by gunfire was heard in central Mogadishu on Saturday near a detention facility where Al-Shabaab militants are often held

Greta Thunberg held in 'bedbug-infested' Israeli cell

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Published: October 4, 2025 16:22

Greta Thunberg tells Swedish officials she is being held in harsh conditions after Israel detained her for joining the Gaza aid flotilla.

Hezbollah chief says Gaza ceasefire plan 'full of dangers'

https://www.newarab.com/news/hezbollah-chief-says-gaza-ceasefire-plan-full-dangers

Published: October 4, 2025 16:21

The leader of Hezbollah warned that Trump's peace plan for Gaza was dangerous, but said it was up to Hamas to decide whether to accept it

Israel arrests three Syrians in Daraa amid intensified raids

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-arrests-three-syrians-daraa-amid-intensified-raids

Published: October 4, 2025 16:19

Israel's arrests of the Syrian men came during a raid which saw military vehicles invade the village of Jamla, and the establishment of a military checkpoint.