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Harris faces protesters, condemns Israel's war in Gaza on first night of book tour

https://www.newarab.com/news/harris-faces-protesters-condemns-israels-war-gaza-first-night-book-tour

Published: September 25, 2025 00:30

The former Vice President said Trump has given Israeli PM Netanyahu the green light to do whatever he wants, amid the brutal war on Gaza.

Eight oil companies reach agreement with Iraq, KRG to resume oil exports

https://www.newarab.com/news/eight-oil-companies-reach-agreement-iraq-krg-resume-oil-exports

Published: September 24, 2025 22:49

The agreement marks a breakthrough in the deadlock and will allow around 230,000 barrels of crude a day to flow through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.

Trump new Gaza 'peace' plan presented to Arab, Muslim leaders: envoy

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-new-gaza-peace-plan-presented-arab-muslim-leaders-envoy

Published: September 24, 2025 21:03

US envoy Steve Witkoff said he is confident that in the coming days, there would be "some sort of breakthrough," with no further details announced.

Turkey signs 20-year deal with Mercuria to buy US gas

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkey-signs-20-year-deal-mercuria-buy-us-gas

Published: September 24, 2025 20:29

Turkey has signed a 20-year deal with trading company Mercuria to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas, ahead of Erdogan's meeting with Trump.

Spain's PM says he will send warship to protect Gaza aid flotilla

https://www.newarab.com/news/spains-pm-says-he-will-send-warship-protect-gaza-aid-flotilla

Published: September 24, 2025 20:07

Spain's PM said his country insists that international law should be respected, and the flotilla heading to Gaza must be allowed to sail safely.

One million Syrian refugees returned from abroad since Assad fall: UN

https://www.newarab.com/news/one-million-syrian-refugees-returned-abroad-assad-fall-un

Published: September 24, 2025 19:10

Another 1.8 million people who had been displaced inside the country during its nearly 14 years of civil war had also returned to their areas of origin.

Macron tells Iran president only hours remain to avert nuclear sanctions

https://www.newarab.com/news/macron-tells-iran-president-only-hours-remain-avert-nuclear-sanctions

Published: September 24, 2025 18:34

The comments from Macron come despite Iran's Pezeshkian stating that the country does not seek nuclear weapons.

UN humanitarian chief slams impunity in face of Gaza 'horror'

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-humanitarian-chief-slams-impunity-face-gaza-horror

Published: September 24, 2025 18:17

The UN chief has raised serious alarm over conditions in Gaza, particularly after Israel launched a ground invasion in Gaza City.

Iran will never seek nuclear weapons, president tells UN

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-will-never-seek-nuclear-weapons-president-tells-un

Published: September 24, 2025 17:53

Iran's president stressed that his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, despite attacks carried out by Israel and the US.

Algeria says army raid kills six militants

https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-says-army-raid-kills-six-militants-0

Published: September 24, 2025 17:35

Authorities regularly report "terrorist" killings, often referring to armed Islamist groups that have remained active in Algeria.

UK couple held in Iran set for latest court hearing

https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-couple-held-iran-set-latest-court-hearing

Published: September 24, 2025 17:28

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 52, have been held since January after Iranian authorities seized the pair as they passed through Kerman.

RSF strike on market in Sudan's El-Fasher kills 15 people

https://www.newarab.com/news/rsf-strike-market-sudans-el-fasher-kills-15-people

Published: September 24, 2025 17:23

A-Fasher has been besieged by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries, killing scores frequently in daily attacks.

Veteran Middle East journalist and author David Hirst dies at 89

https://www.newarab.com/news/veteran-middle-east-journalist-and-author-david-hirst-dies-89

Published: September 24, 2025 17:04

One of the most acclaimed Middle East journalists of his time, David Hirst angered Israel supporters by providing brutally honest accounts of what was happening

New wave of terrorism charges hits Palestine Action protesters

https://www.newarab.com/news/new-wave-terrorism-charges-hits-palestine-action-protesters

Published: September 24, 2025 16:51

UK authorities have filed new terrorism charges against 12 protesters opposing the proscription of Palestine Action in Manchester

Syria Insight: Elections mark a fragile new chapter after Assad

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/syria-insight-elections-mark-fragile-new-chapter-after-assad

Published: September 24, 2025 16:48

Syria's upcoming parliamentary elections appear designed to push through a legislature needed to make the state functional, amid fears of a power grab

UN demands probe after drone attack on Gaza aid flotilla

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-demands-probe-after-drone-attack-gaza-aid-flotilla

Published: September 24, 2025 16:29

Activists onboard the Sumud flotilla accused Israel of carrying out drone attacks on the vessel, prompting the UN to launch a probe into the attack.

Israel dodges UEFA suspension after US diplomatic pressure

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-dodges-uefa-suspension-after-us-diplomatic-pressure

Published: September 24, 2025 16:29

The vote was reportedly backed by a majority of UEFA’s Executive Committee and came amid growing demands from human rights groups

Lebanon slams US envoy Barrack over 'green light' to Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-slams-us-envoy-barrack-over-green-light-israel

Published: September 24, 2025 16:03

Lebanese leaders condemned US envoy Thomas Barak's latest remarks as a green light for Israeli escalation, warning they undermine army efforts to assert control

Ireland's FM: Recognition of Palestine must lead to real change

https://www.newarab.com/news/irelands-fm-recognition-palestine-must-lead-real-change

Published: September 24, 2025 15:56

Simon Harris stressed that Palestinian recognition demonstrates solidarity but must translate into practical steps

Good news: Europe's finally acting against Israel. Is it enough?

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/good-news-europes-finally-acting-against-israel-it-enough

Published: September 24, 2025 15:55

By choosing US alignment over justice in Gaza, the EU has abandoned Palestinians — exposing its moral hypocrisy, writes Tamam Abusalama.

Sadiq Khan brands Trump 'Islamophobic' after false Sharia claims

https://www.newarab.com/news/sadiq-khan-brands-trump-islamophobic-after-false-sharia-claims

Published: September 24, 2025 15:31

Khan said Trump has shown that he is 'racist, sexist, and Islamophobic' after the US President made claims that the London mayor was introducing sharia law.

Local rights group uncovers mass grave in Egypt’s Sinai

https://www.newarab.com/news/local-rights-group-uncovers-mass-grave-egypts-sinai

Published: September 24, 2025 15:30

The Sinai Foundation for Human Rights believes that it could contain the bodies of more than 300 civilians killed during the Islamist insurgency in the 2010s.

Israeli sports teams banned by Amsterdam city council

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-sports-teams-banned-amsterdam-city-council

Published: September 24, 2025 15:22

Amsterdam’s city council has voted to bar some Israeli sports teams from competing in the city, citing 'racist and extremist views'

Israel erodes Al-Aqsa status quo with expanded Jewish rituals

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-erodes-al-aqsa-status-quo-expanded-jewish-rituals

Published: September 24, 2025 15:07

Israel has steadily eroded the Al-Aqsa status quo, expanding Jewish access and rituals at the site under far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir

Israel prepares 'complex confrontation' with Gaza-bound flotilla

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-prepares-complex-confrontation-gaza-bound-flotilla

Published: September 24, 2025 14:51

Israeli officials said they were preparing for a “complex naval confrontation” with the Global Sumud Flotilla, amid reports of overnight attacks.

Sharaa says US visit marks Syria's return to global community

https://www.newarab.com/news/sharaa-says-us-visit-marks-syrias-return-global-community

Published: September 24, 2025 13:35

Speaking from New York, Sharaa said that Syria was now looking for good relations with all states, while warning Israel against further aggression

Jimmy Kimmel back on the air, but faces partial boycott

https://www.newarab.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-back-air-faces-partial-boycott

Published: September 24, 2025 13:35

Jimmy Kimmel was initially taken off the air following remarks he made concerning right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this month.

Israel seeks permanent control of Gaza, West Bank: UN inquiry

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-seeks-permanent-control-gaza-west-bank-un-inquiry

Published: September 24, 2025 13:25

The UN General Assembly report cites widespread destruction in Gaza, forcible displacement of Palestinians, and settlement expansion as evidence.

Escalatorgate: W. House seeks probe into Trump UN malfunctions

https://www.newarab.com/news/escalatorgate-w-house-seeks-probe-trump-un-malfunctions

Published: September 24, 2025 13:00

The White House suspects that the malfunctions which occurred during Trump's UN visit were deliberate, and said will carry out a probe.

Iran meets Europeans but no breakthrough as Tehran pushes back

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-meets-europeans-no-breakthrough-tehran-pushes-back

Published: September 24, 2025 12:32

European powers say that the chances of a diplomatic solution regarding Iran's nuclear programme are 'slim', after both parties met on the sidelines of UNGA.

The UN says Israel's war on Gaza is genocide. What happens next?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/un-says-israels-war-gaza-genocide-what-happens-next

Published: September 24, 2025 12:29

A new UN report finds that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, the most damning indictment by the international body to date. But will there be consequences?

Arab leaders urge global community to end Israeli lawlessness

https://www.newarab.com/news/arab-leaders-urge-global-community-end-israeli-lawlessness

Published: September 24, 2025 12:17

Speaking at the UN, the leaders of Qatar and Jordan condemned Israel's sabotage of Gaza peace talks and said its actions threaten the security of the region.

French-Lebanese key witness in Sarkozy-Gaddafi trial dies

https://www.newarab.com/news/french-lebanese-key-witness-sarkozy-gaddafi-trial-dies

Published: September 24, 2025 11:55

Ziad Takieddine claimed to have delivered up to five million euros in cash from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to Sarkozy and his chief of staff.

After Savagery: Hamid Dabashi on Gaza and Western illusions

https://www.newarab.com/features/after-savagery-hamid-dabashi-gaza-and-western-illusions

Published: September 24, 2025 11:19

Book Club: In 'After Savagery', Hamid Dabashi offers urgent testimony from Gaza, challenging the moral foundations of Western civilisation amid ongoing genocide

Macron: Trump should stop Gaza war if he wants Nobel peace prize

https://www.newarab.com/news/macron-trump-should-stop-gaza-war-if-he-wants-nobel-peace-prize

Published: September 24, 2025 11:13

Macron said Trump is the one person who 'can stop the war' in Gaza, as he feels that the US president 'has the power' to put pressure on Israel.

Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Iraq to curb Iran's influence

https://www.newarab.com/news/exclusive-us-steps-pressure-iraq-curb-irans-influence

Published: September 24, 2025 11:10

The US is pressuring Iraq to curb Iranian influence through financial oversight, judicial reforms, and action against militias

UN says Israel inflicts terror on Gaza as 50 killed overnight

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-says-israel-inflicts-terror-gaza-50-killed-overnight

Published: September 24, 2025 10:50

Israeli strikes across the Strip killed more than 50 people, with the UN condemning the Israeli military for 'inflicting terror' on Palestinians

Iran and Saudi Arabia edge closer after Israel's strike on Qatar

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/iran-and-saudi-arabia-edge-closer-after-israels-strike-qatar

Published: September 24, 2025 10:38

With Israel emerging as a more immediate threat to Gulf interests, there is an opportunity for fragile Iran-Saudi ties to develop into a more stable alliance

'Guess what!': Macron phones Trump after blocked by convoy

https://www.newarab.com/news/guess-what-macron-phones-trump-after-blocked-convoy

Published: September 24, 2025 10:37

Macron resorted to personally phoning Donald Trump after the US President's convoy blocked the street the French president was trying to pass through.

UC Berkeley shares names of pro-Palestine academics in crackdown

https://www.newarab.com/news/uc-berkeley-shares-names-pro-palestine-academics-crackdown

Published: September 24, 2025 10:23

“One reason our universities are so good is because of their commitment to free speech. When the government chills free speech, it undercuts that.”

Egypt is unhappy with the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-unhappy-saudi-pakistan-defence-pact

Published: September 24, 2025 09:34

The pact could implicitly extend Pakistan's nuclear deterrence to Saudi Arabia, a non-nuclear state vulnerable to threats from Iran or other actors.

How can Gaza’s starving be killed — and the world stay silent?

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/how-can-gazas-starving-be-killed-and-world-stay-silent

Published: September 24, 2025 09:33

Israel has killed almost 3,000 Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza, yet global powers are silent over what's clearly a deliberate strategy, writes Riley Sparks.

Trump's Gaza talks with Arab-Muslim leaders 'fruitful': Erdogan

https://www.newarab.com/news/trumps-gaza-talks-arab-muslim-leaders-fruitful-erdogan

Published: September 24, 2025 09:28

US President Donald Trump was expected to present a Gaza peace plan to Arab and Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.

Qatar to keep efforts to broker Gaza truce despite Israel attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-keep-efforts-broker-gaza-truce-despite-israel-attack

Published: September 24, 2025 09:27

Speaking at the UN Genera Assembly, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Al-Thani slammed Israel's strike on Doha earlier this month, calling it 'treacherous'.

Israel kills more aid seekers as Gaza City assault intensifies

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-kills-more-aid-seekers-gaza-city-assault-intensifies

Published: September 24, 2025 08:15

Israel forces intensified their attacks on Palestinians in the territory - particularly Gaza City - as world leaders took to the UN to discuss the war.

Iraq, KRG edge closer to resuming oil exports via Turkey

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-krg-edge-closer-resuming-oil-exports-turkey

Published: September 24, 2025 07:44

The State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) confirmed that Baghdad and Erbil have agreed on a mechanism to resume exports from the Kurdistan Region.

Harris says she felt duty to argue against Biden running again

https://www.newarab.com/news/harris-says-she-felt-duty-argue-against-biden-running-again

Published: September 24, 2025 02:51

Kamala Harris said she regrets not urging Biden to step aside in 2024, calling her silence reckless and citing concern over his ability to campaign effectively.

Turkish authorities detain 13 in latest corruption probe

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkish-authorities-detain-13-latest-corruption-probe

Published: September 24, 2025 02:31

Turkey detained 13 in a corruption probe over Ankara concerts, targeting opposition-run municipalities accused of public tender fraud and abuse of office.

UN slams 'systematic' Russian torture of Ukraine civilians

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-slams-systematic-russian-torture-ukraine-civilians

Published: September 24, 2025 02:11

Russia is subjecting Ukrainian civilians in occupied areas to widespread torture and sexual violence, says a UN report detailing serious rights violations.

French court to rule in Sarkozy's Libya funding case

https://www.newarab.com/news/french-court-rule-sarkozys-libya-funding-case

Published: September 24, 2025 01:58

A French court will rule Thursday on Nicolas Sarkozy’s alleged use of illegal Libyan funds in his 2007 campaign, with prosecutors seeking seven years in jail.

Iran executed at least 1,000 this year in prison 'mass killing'

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-executed-least-1000-year-prison-mass-killing

Published: September 24, 2025 01:38

Iran has executed over 1,000 people in 2025 so far, the highest in decades, with rights groups calling it a mass killing campaign and a crime against humanity.

Darfur cholera cases rising fast as Sudan death toll tops 3,000

https://www.newarab.com/news/darfur-cholera-cases-rising-fast-sudan-death-toll-tops-3000

Published: September 24, 2025 01:15

Cholera is spreading rapidly across Sudan, with cases surging in Darfur and over 3,000 deaths reported nationwide amid conflict and limited access to care.

Gaza aid flotilla attacked by 'multiple drones', activists say

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-aid-flotilla-attacked-multiple-drones-activists-say

Published: September 24, 2025 00:42

Gaza aid flotilla says drones targeted boats off Greece with explosions and jamming, but activists vow to continue mission to break Israel's blockade.

Greta: Palestinian statehood must come with real action

https://www.newarab.com/news/greta-palestinian-statehood-must-come-real-action

Published: September 24, 2025 00:06

Greta Thunberg urges real action from nations recognising Palestine as she joins a flotilla trying to break the Gaza blockade and deliver humanitarian aid.

UN experts urge FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israel over Gaza genocide

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-experts-urge-fifa-uefa-suspend-israel-over-gaza-genocide

Published: September 23, 2025 23:52

UN experts urge FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, saying sports must not ignore massive human rights violations.

Man guilty of attempted assassination plot to kill Trump

https://www.newarab.com/news/man-guilty-attempted-assassination-plot-kill-trump

Published: September 23, 2025 23:21

A man was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump near his Florida golf club, after aiming a rifle through a fence while Trump was golfing.

Italy's Meloni 'not opposed' to Palestinian statehood

https://www.newarab.com/news/italys-meloni-not-opposed-palestinian-statehood

Published: September 23, 2025 22:04

Italy’s PM Meloni says she could back Palestinian statehood if Hamas is excluded from government and all captives are freed.

Western nations offer to help treat Gaza patients in West Bank

https://www.newarab.com/news/western-nations-offer-help-treat-gaza-patients-west-bank

Published: September 23, 2025 18:34

Dozens of Western nations urge Israel to reopen the Gaza-West Bank medical corridor and offer aid to treat patients in Palestinian hospitals.

Harris 'reluctantly' endorses New York mayor candidate Mamdani

https://www.newarab.com/news/harris-reluctantly-endorses-new-york-mayor-candidate-mamdani

Published: September 23, 2025 18:15

Harris omitted Zohran Mamdani's name in her endorsement of the New York mayor candidate during her first television appearance since the 2024 elections.

Alleged collaborators of Israel killed in Gaza, official says

https://www.newarab.com/news/alleged-collaborators-israel-killed-gaza-official-says

Published: September 23, 2025 16:54

Three alleged Israeli collaborators were killed in Gaza, amid the rise of groups opposing Hamas, according to local officials.

Trump rejects Palestinian statehood in rambling UN speech

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-rejects-palestinian-statehood-rambling-un-speech

Published: September 23, 2025 16:41

In a rambling hour-long speech, the US president rejected a Palestinian state and refrained from criticising Israel for its destruction of Gaza.

Palestinians rally in West Bank to celebrate statehood backing

https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinians-rally-west-bank-celebrate-statehood-backing

Published: September 23, 2025 16:22

Palestinians rallied in Ramallah, with over 100 people waving flags and posters- marking recent Western recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Israel destroys evacuated health center in Gaza City, medics say

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-destroys-evacuated-health-center-gaza-city-medics-say

Published: September 23, 2025 16:07

The Palestinian Medical Relief Society reports its Gaza City facility in Tel al-Hawa has been reduced to rubble by an Israeli strike.

Australia PM cites killed aid worker in speech on Palestine

https://www.newarab.com/news/australia-pm-cites-killed-aid-worker-speech-palestine

Published: September 23, 2025 15:51

Anthony Albanese told the UN that Israel “must accept its share of responsibility” for Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, citing the deaths of civilians & journalists.

Israel seeks Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank: UN

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-seeks-gaza-control-and-jewish-majority-west-bank-un

Published: September 23, 2025 15:40

A UN commission says Israel aims to cement permanent control over Gaza and ensure a Jewish majority in the West Bank, citing systematic demolitions.

Egypt, Turkey hold first joint naval exercise in over a decade

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-turkey-hold-first-joint-naval-exercise-over-decade

Published: September 23, 2025 15:16

Egypt and Turkey's expanded military ties come as Israel's unrestrained aggression heightens insecurity across the Middle East.

Syria rejects US preconditions for lifting Caesar sanctions

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-rejects-us-preconditions-lifting-caesar-sanctions

Published: September 23, 2025 15:12

Experts say that US amendments to the Caesar Act on Syria would serve to boost American-Israeli interests in the country.

Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: A turning point for Gulf security?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/saudi-pakistan-defence-pact-turning-point-gulf-security

Published: September 23, 2025 15:11

After Israel's strike on Qatar, the watershed Saudi-Pakistan defence pact exemplifies an ongoing trend of security diversification among Gulf states

No Costco shopping for Iran diplomats, says Trump administration

https://www.newarab.com/news/no-costco-shopping-iran-diplomats-says-trump-administration

Published: September 23, 2025 15:10

The Trump administration has barred Iranian diplomats based in or visiting New York from shopping at wholesale club stores like Costco and buying luxury goods.

US envoy Barrack slams Lebanon, says MENA peace an 'illusion'

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-envoy-barrack-slams-lebanon-says-mena-peace-illusion

Published: September 23, 2025 15:09

US envoy Tom Barrack used a rambling interview to lash out at Lebanon over Hezbollah, brand peace in the Middle East an "illusion" and defend Israel.

Iranian, European ministers to hold nuclear talks: diplomat

https://www.newarab.com/news/iranian-european-ministers-hold-nuclear-talks-diplomat

Published: September 23, 2025 14:53

Iranian and European ministers will meet in New York on Tuesday for nuclear talks aimed at avoiding the reinstatement of UN sanctions, according to AFP.

To deter Israel, Doha summit participants should go beyond words

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/deter-israel-doha-summit-participants-should-go-beyond-words

Published: September 23, 2025 14:22

Whilst the Doha Summit saw Arab & Islamic leaders rally behind Palestine, the unity risks fading without concrete action, argues Daoud Kuttab.

Spain approves 'total' arms embargo against Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/spain-approves-total-arms-embargo-against-israel

Published: September 23, 2025 14:14

Spain has approved a comprehensive arms embargo against Israel, halting all weapons sales and defence exports to the country.

Singapore to sanction Israeli settler leaders, backs Palestine

https://www.newarab.com/news/singapore-sanction-israeli-settler-leaders-backs-palestine

Published: September 23, 2025 14:00

Singapore said it will sanction leaders of Israeli settler groups and could recognise Palestine under certain conditions, while criticising Israeli politicians

Trump ties autism risk to Tylenol as scientists urge caution

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-ties-autism-risk-tylenol-scientists-urge-caution

Published: September 23, 2025 13:40

US President Donald Trump implored pregnant women to avoid taking the painkiller Tylenol, the bestselling form of acetaminophene.

Kuwaiti oil production capacity reaches highest in over 10 years

https://www.newarab.com/news/kuwaiti-oil-production-capacity-reaches-highest-over-10-years

Published: September 23, 2025 13:28

Kuwait’s oil minister said the country will raise output to 2.559 million bpd from October 2025 under the OPEC+ deal.

Israel to close West Bank-Jordan crossing from Wednesday

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-close-west-bank-jordan-crossing-wednesday

Published: September 23, 2025 12:54

The Palestinian borders authority said Israel was closing the main crossing between the West Bank and Jordan from Wednesday "until further notice".

Lebanon marks one year since Israel war as attacks continue

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-marks-one-year-israel-war-attacks-continue

Published: September 23, 2025 12:49

One year after Israel’s 2024 assault on Lebanon, daily violations, ongoing displacement, and the absence of accountability make the war feel far from over.

Security agency reports blast near vessel off Yemen

https://www.newarab.com/news/security-agency-reports-blast-near-vessel-yemen

Published: September 23, 2025 12:40

A ship traveling off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden came under attack early on Tuesday, officials said, though no one was hurt.

Organisers of Gaza-bound flotilla warn of Israeli attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/organisers-gaza-bound-flotilla-warn-israeli-attack

Published: September 23, 2025 12:23

Israel has described the humanitarian mission as a 'jihadist initiative' and 'terror flotilla', which organisers say could be used as a pretext for an attack.

Sparta or pariah? Israel's march towards militarised isolation

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/sparta-or-pariah-israels-march-towards-militarised-isolation

Published: September 23, 2025 11:29

Israel is heading toward a militarised, isolationist future that may result in permanent estrangement from the international community

US visa crackdown leaves foreign students in desperate limbo

https://www.newarab.com/features/us-visa-crackdown-leaves-foreign-students-desperate-limbo

Published: September 23, 2025 10:42

International students face sudden, devastating visa cancellations over minor infractions or social media posts, forcing them to leave the US without warning

Trump to present Gaza war plan to Arab, Muslim leaders at UN

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-present-gaza-war-plan-arab-muslim-leaders-un

Published: September 23, 2025 10:39

Trump will reportedly present a post-Gaza war governance plan to Arab and Muslim leaders and will be seeking their assistance to help end the war.

Who was Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, Saudi's late Grand Mufti?

https://www.newarab.com/news/who-was-sheikh-abdulaziz-al-asheikh-saudis-late-grand-mufti

Published: September 23, 2025 10:33

Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti since 1999, served as a loyal state cleric until his death was announced on Tuesday.

Pakistan reportedly extends nuclear umbrella to Saudi Arabia

https://www.newarab.com/news/pakistan-reportedly-extends-nuclear-umbrella-saudi-arabia

Published: September 23, 2025 10:14

AFP reports that Pakistan’s nuclear umbrella will extend to Saudi Arabia, citing a source close to the kingdom’s government.

I came to UK from Gaza seeking hope. Instead, I found complicity

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/i-came-uk-gaza-seeking-hope-instead-i-found-complicity

Published: September 23, 2025 09:55

After a lifetime under Israeli siege and shelling in Gaza, Saher Safi built a life of his own. He expected Israel’s cruelty, but not the UK's indifference.

US could hit entire International Criminal Court with sanctions

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-could-hit-entire-international-criminal-court-sanctions

Published: September 23, 2025 09:43

The US may sanction the International Criminal Court as an entity this week, after previously targeting individual ICC officials, Reuters reports.

Al-Sharaa downplays Syria-Israel normalisation on first US visit

https://www.newarab.com/news/al-sharaa-downplays-syria-israel-normalisation-first-us-visit

Published: September 23, 2025 09:38

Syria's interim president talked up prospects for a security deal with Israel but voiced concerns about its potentially expansionist ambitions.

Military-run Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of ICC

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Published: September 23, 2025 09:08

The military-led West African countries Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.

Gaza City strikes kill 15 as countries recognise Palestine

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Published: September 23, 2025 08:09

The death toll in Gaza continues to rise as Israeli strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians since dawn, including 15 in Gaza City.

Ex-MK Haneen Zoabi freed after arrest over 'anti-Israel remarks'

https://www.newarab.com/news/ex-mk-haneen-zoabi-freed-after-arrest-over-anti-israel-remarks

Published: September 23, 2025 07:48

Zoabi was arrested over the weekend and questioned for comments she made at a conference in Vienna last year, where she called out Israel's war on Gaza.

Would Algeria accept the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil?

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Published: September 23, 2025 07:45

When it comes to the United States, Algerian diplomacy is notably less fervent or defensive, regardless of Washington's decisions.

France recognises Palestinian state at landmark UN summit

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Published: September 23, 2025 07:44

Ten countries have recognised Palestine over the past 48 hours following a push from France and Saudi Arabia for a two-state solution.

Egypt frees activist Alaa Abdel Fattah after Sisi pardon

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Published: September 23, 2025 07:17

The Egyptian president pardoned the high-profile Egyptian-British activist on Monday following a years-long campaign by his family to secure his release.

Air raid kills 23 in Pakistan border region

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Published: September 22, 2025 16:56

Pakistani Taliban (TTP) militants have in recent months stepped up a campaign of violence against security forces in the mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkwa

French town halls defy warning to fly Palestinian flags

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Published: September 22, 2025 16:35

The flags of both Israel and Palestine, as well as peace images of a dove and olive branch, were displayed late Sunday at the Eiffel Tower

Which countries do and do not recognise a Palestinian state?

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Published: September 22, 2025 16:34

As Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal have formally recognised a Palestinian state, there are still many countries that have not made the move.

Trump SEZ in South Lebanon: A neoliberal US-Israeli buffer zone?

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/trump-sez-south-lebanon-neoliberal-us-israeli-buffer-zone

Published: September 22, 2025 16:30

Call the Trump 'economic zone' in Lebanon for what it is: militarism as peace and neocolonialism doubling as development, says Mona Fawaz and Hiba Bou Akar.

Gazans react to Western nations recognising State of Palestine

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Published: September 22, 2025 16:10

Palestinians in Gaza react to Britain, Australia, Portugal, and Canada officially recognising the Palestinian state, but remain sceptical about what it means.

Is pro-Palestine UK party launching as Sultana-Corbyn end rift?

https://www.newarab.com/news/pro-palestine-uk-party-launching-sultana-corbyn-end-rift

Published: September 22, 2025 15:49

MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana appear to be making moves to end a rift around the formation of the pro-Palestine Your Party in the UK.