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Cash-strapped PA welcomes foreign fund pledges
https://www.newarab.com/news/cash-strapped-pa-welcomes-foreign-fund-pledges
Published: September 26, 2025 14:36
The announcement came following a string of recognitions of the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Israel reopens Allenby Crossing on Jordan-West Bank border
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-reopens-allenby-crossing-jordan-west-bank-border
Published: September 26, 2025 14:09
The Allenby Bridge crossing reopened on Friday after Israel decided to close it for two days this week, after Western nations recognised a Palestinian state
Activists slam 'colonial' plan to give control of Gaza to Blair
https://www.newarab.com/news/activists-slam-colonial-plan-give-control-gaza-blair
Published: September 26, 2025 13:06
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been mooted as the head of an authority which would govern Gaza should Israel's war end
Paramore joins 'No Music For Genocide' Israel boycott campaign
https://www.newarab.com/news/paramore-joins-no-music-genocide-israel-boycott-campaign
Published: September 26, 2025 12:37
The No Music For Genocide campaign, launched last week, has already attracted more than 400 artists, including Massive Attack, Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap.
Tehran, Moscow sign $25 bn deal to build nuclear plants in Iran
https://www.newarab.com/news/tehran-moscow-sign-25-bn-deal-build-nuclear-plants-iran
Published: September 26, 2025 12:32
The move comes as so-called snapback sanctions triggered by the European parties to a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran are set to return
Our research shows Gaza genocide denialism is official UK policy
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/our-research-shows-gaza-genocide-denialism-official-uk-policy
Published: September 26, 2025 12:32
By denying genocide in Gaza, the UK government is enabling Israel’s atrocities and abandoning its moral duties, writes Kristyan Benedict.
US encourages investments in Morocco-ruled Western Sahara
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-encourages-investments-morocco-ruled-western-sahara
Published: September 26, 2025 12:07
The move comes after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in July
UNGA: Abbas presses Hamas disarmament, Saudi pledges PA funding
https://www.newarab.com/news/unga-abbas-presses-hamas-disarmament-saudi-pledges-pa-funding
Published: September 26, 2025 11:46
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to deliver an address to the UN General Assembly on Friday.
Could Morocco supply half of Europe's energy needs?
https://www.newarab.com/news/could-morocco-supply-half-europes-energy-needs
Published: September 26, 2025 11:42
The EU already depends on Rabat's agricultural exports and migration agreements; handing it control over electricity supplies could give it too much leverage.
Trump believes Gaza ceasefire close, Hamas signals optimism
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-believes-gaza-ceasefire-close-hamas-signals-optimism
Published: September 26, 2025 11:24
Trump and Hamas have both signalled optimism about the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza, even as Israel continues its deadly offensive in the Strip
Microsoft cuts Israeli access to products over Gaza surveillance
https://www.newarab.com/news/microsoft-cuts-israeli-access-products-over-gaza-surveillance
Published: September 26, 2025 11:20
Reports earlier this year revealed the Israeli military had been using Microsoft's Azure platform to aid in the war on Gaza and in the West Bank occupation.
Lebanon PM 'goes on strike' as Hezbollah defies Raouche Rock ban
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-pm-goes-strike-hezbollah-defies-raouche-rock-ban
Published: September 26, 2025 11:19
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam cancelled his appointments after Hezbollah defied state orders by projecting images of its slain leaders onto Beirut's Raouché Rock.
MENA Sports Wrap: Arab athletes bag more medals in Tokyo
https://www.newarab.com/news/mena-sports-wrap-arab-athletes-bag-more-medals-tokyo
Published: September 26, 2025 10:50
The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo came to an end with four medals altogether for Arab athletes, though no one managed to bag gold.
Poetic, powerful, and personal: Yasmine Hamdan's musical return
https://www.newarab.com/features/poetic-powerful-and-personal-yasmine-hamdans-musical-return
Published: September 26, 2025 10:25
The New Arab Meets: Lebanese singer Yasmine Hamdan to discuss her musical comeback after burnout, Lebanon's collapse, and renewal in solitude
Pete Hegseth orders US military officials to Virginia next week
https://www.newarab.com/news/pete-hegseth-orders-us-military-officials-virginia-next-week
Published: September 26, 2025 09:58
It was unclear how many officials will actually attend the event, but it is rare to have so many senior officials in the same room at the same time.
UK court dismisses Hezbollah flag terror charge against Kneecap
https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-court-dismisses-hezbollah-flag-terror-charge-against-kneecap
Published: September 26, 2025 09:32
His legal team had challenged whether the charge was filed within a six-month time limit, with a decision expected at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.
Rescuers race to save Gaza victims buried by Israeli strikes
https://www.newarab.com/news/rescuers-race-save-gaza-victims-buried-israeli-strikes
Published: September 26, 2025 08:12
Israel launched hundreds of strikes on Gaza over the past day, with morning attacks killing at least 27 people.
KRG employees await July salaries, pin hopes on oil exports
https://www.newarab.com/news/krg-employees-await-july-salaries-pin-hopes-oil-exports
Published: September 26, 2025 08:08
Othman Gulpi, a teacher and activist from Sulaimaniyah, told The New Arab that most teachers are boycotting classes with the new school year underway.
Trump allies to control TikTok under new US deal
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-allies-control-tiktok-under-new-us-deal
Published: September 26, 2025 00:22
A group of Trump-linked billionaires are set to take control of the US operations of the Chinese social media giant following months of negotiations with China.
UNRWA chief says it must be part of Gaza reconstruction
https://www.newarab.com/news/unrwa-chief-says-it-must-be-part-gaza-reconstruction
Published: September 26, 2025 00:12
The Trump administration has not consulted the agency about its mooted plan to end the conflict and reconstruct the territory, Philippe Lazzarini said.
Gaza doctors describe worst wounds 'they've ever seen'
https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-doctors-describe-worst-wounds-theyve-ever-seen
Published: September 25, 2025 23:48
Over two-thirds of weapon-related injuries in Gaza were caused by explosions, more than double the rate recorded among civilians in other modern conflicts.
Trump says he will block Israel from annexing the West Bank
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-says-he-will-block-israel-annexing-west-bank
Published: September 25, 2025 22:14
The US president said he 'will not allow' Israel's far-right government to annex the occupied territory ahead of a crucial meeting with Netanyahu next week.
UN to vote on Iran as sanctions loom
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-vote-iran-sanctions-loom
Published: September 25, 2025 22:00
The UN Security Council is poised to vote on a resolution backed by China and Russia that would give more time for negotiations before UN sanctions kick in.
Saudi Arabia freezes Riyadh rents for five years
https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-arabia-freezes-riyadh-rents-five-years
Published: September 25, 2025 20:11
Authorities have announced a five-year freeze on residential and commercial rents amid soaring demand driven by the kingdom's huge urban developments.
Two Emiratis, one Iranian kidnapped in Mali: officials
https://www.newarab.com/news/two-emiratis-one-iranian-kidnapped-mali-officials
Published: September 25, 2025 20:06
Two Emiratis and an Iranian have reportedly been kidnapped near Mali's capital Bamako over the past week by armed individuals.
Trump urges Turkey's Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-urges-turkeys-erdogan-stop-buying-russian-oil-0
Published: September 25, 2025 18:50
The US president urged Erdogan to pressure Putin to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine by stopping purchases of Russian oil.
Iraqi PM confirms agreement with KRG to resume oil exports
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-pm-confirms-agreement-krg-resume-oil-exports
Published: September 25, 2025 18:23
Iraq will restart oil exports from Kurdistan to Turkey after an interruption of more than two years following an agreement with the Kurdish authorities.
Israeli NGO raises alarm over health of Hussam Abu Safiya
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-ngo-raises-alarm-over-health-hussam-abu-safiya
Published: September 25, 2025 18:16
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel said the head of Kamal Adwan Hospital is being kept in 'harsh detention conditions' without legal proceedings.
UK's Starmer to press ahead with digital ID plans: FT
https://www.newarab.com/news/uks-starmer-press-ahead-digital-id-plans-ft
Published: September 25, 2025 17:37
UK PM Keir Starmer is preparing to announce plans for a digital ID system, with details expected at Labour’s party conference this month
Israel strikes kill two in Yemen's rebel-held capital
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-strikes-kill-two-yemens-rebel-held-capital
Published: September 25, 2025 17:36
A fresh round of airstrikes in Yemen came a day after a Houthi drone injured more than 20 people in Israel's southern city of Eilat.
Right-wing US movement continues campus tour without Kirk
https://www.newarab.com/news/right-wing-us-movement-continues-campus-tour-without-kirk
Published: September 25, 2025 17:27
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, young conservatives rally at a Turning Point USA event, vowing to carry on his cause.
Hezbollah marks one year since Hassan Nasrallah assassination
https://www.newarab.com/news/hezbollah-marks-one-year-hassan-nasrallah-assassination
Published: September 25, 2025 17:03
Hundreds of Hezbollah supporters gathered near a famous landmark in Beirut on Thursday to commemorate one year since the killing of their leaders
Apple products, App Store return to Syria amid sanctions lift
https://www.newarab.com/news/apple-products-app-store-return-syria-amid-sanctions-lift
Published: September 25, 2025 16:59
Syrians will no longer have to use VPNs to access Apple products or use Apple-related subscriptions following the easing of US sanctions
UEFA set for new vote to ban Israel from European football
https://www.newarab.com/news/uefa-set-new-vote-ban-israel-european-football
Published: September 25, 2025 16:45
UEFA is set to decide on whether to ban Israel from the European football World Cup over its war on Gaza.
Kimmel scores decade-high ratings amid Trump fight: Disney
https://www.newarab.com/news/kimmel-scores-decade-high-ratings-amid-trump-fight-disney
Published: September 25, 2025 16:45
US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel's return monologue was watched by nearly 6.3 million viewers on broadcast TV, despite blackouts in many cities.
Outrage after Syria detains Prisons Museum co-founder Amer Matar
https://www.newarab.com/news/outrage-after-syria-detains-prisons-museum-co-founder-amer-matar
Published: September 25, 2025 16:30
The founder of the Syrian Prisons Museum was detained at a border crossing, with the ministry of interior claiming he tried to smuggle out documents.
World recognising Gaza war is actually a genocide: Brazil's Lula
https://www.newarab.com/news/world-recognising-gaza-war-actually-genocide-brazils-lula
Published: September 25, 2025 16:20
Brazil's President Lula said the world is increasingly recognising that the war in Gaza is really a genocide, as he renewed calls for a two-state solution
ICJ drops case against Iran over detained French nationals
https://www.newarab.com/news/icj-drops-case-against-iran-over-detained-french-nationals
Published: September 25, 2025 16:14
France has dropped its case before the International Court of Justice against Iran for violating the right to consular protection of two French citizens.
South Park episode attacks Netanyahu over Gaza war
https://www.newarab.com/news/south-park-episode-attacks-netanyahu-over-gaza-war
Published: September 25, 2025 16:07
The latest episode of South Park takes aim at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over his weaponisation of antisemitism amid the brutal war on Gaza
Iran says it has documents linked to Israel nuclear programme
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-says-it-has-documents-linked-israel-nuclear-programme
Published: September 25, 2025 16:06
Iranian TV airs alleged documents and footage on Israel’s nuclear programme, including Dimona reactor images and scientists’ passports.
Hamas rejects Abbas's UN speech, vows not to disarm in Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/news/hamas-rejects-abbass-un-speech-vows-not-disarm-gaza
Published: September 25, 2025 15:44
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas sparked backlash after calling on Hamas to surrender their weapons and accept PA control of Gaza
Slovenia bans Israeli PM Netanyahu from entering EU country
https://www.newarab.com/news/slovenia-bans-israeli-pm-netanyahu-entering-eu-country
Published: September 25, 2025 15:34
Slovenia bans Israeli PM Netanyahu from entry, citing ICC arrest warrant and reaffirming its stance on international law and Gaza.
Egypt training Palestinian security forces for post-war Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-training-palestinian-security-forces-post-war-gaza
Published: September 25, 2025 15:33
Egypt says it has begun training Palestinian security forces that could be deployed to post-war Gaza and replace Hamas, as part of a wider peace deal.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia launch $89 million initiative for Syria
https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-saudi-arabia-launch-89-million-initiative-syria
Published: September 25, 2025 14:41
Syria to receive $89M in aid as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UNDP fund a three-month package to help maintain vital public services and salaries.
Ukraine restores diplomatic ties with Syria, Zelenskyy says
https://www.newarab.com/news/ukraine-restores-diplomatic-ties-syria-zelenskyy-says
Published: September 25, 2025 13:48
Ukraine and Syria have formally restored diplomatic relations after Assad’s fall, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy meeting Syrian officials at the UN General Assembly.
At White House, Erdogan to seek deal with Trump on F-35s
https://www.newarab.com/news/white-house-erdogan-seek-deal-trump-f-35s
Published: September 25, 2025 12:55
President Donald Trump will hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on Thursday,
Macron warns Israel against closing France's Jerusalem consulate
https://www.newarab.com/news/macron-warns-israel-against-closing-frances-jerusalem-consulate
Published: September 25, 2025 12:25
French President Macron says Israel closing France’s Jerusalem consulate would be a “major error” after recognition of Palestine.
Activists urge Maghreb states to protect Sumud Flotilla
https://www.newarab.com/news/activists-urge-maghreb-states-protect-sumud-flotilla
Published: September 25, 2025 11:58
In Algiers, the Popular Coordination for Palestine, which manages four Algerian ships within the flotilla, urged the government to protect its nationals.
Sharaa hails 'new Syria' in historic UN speech
https://www.newarab.com/news/sharaa-hails-new-syria-historic-un-speech
Published: September 25, 2025 11:35
The Syrian president's landmark speech condemned Israel's strikes, called for an end to sanctions, and pledged justice for victims of violence.
Yemen drone attack on Israel resort wounds 22: services
https://www.newarab.com/news/yemen-drone-attack-israel-resort-wounds-22-services
Published: September 25, 2025 11:30
Israel's military said a drone launched from Yemen struck the southern resort town of Eilat on Wednesday, with rescuers reporting nearly two dozen wounded.
France's ex-president Sarkozy convicted in Libya trial
https://www.newarab.com/news/frances-ex-president-sarkozy-convicted-libya-trial
Published: September 25, 2025 10:59
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was found not guilty of receiving illegal campaign financing from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Israeli attack on flotilla 'imminent', 21 killed in Gaza strikes
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-attack-flotilla-imminent-21-killed-gaza-strikes
Published: September 25, 2025 10:48
The Global Sumud Flotilla insists on continuing their journey to break the Israeli-imposed siege on Gaza, where strikes killed 21 people on Thursday
Israel army kills two Palestinians in West Bank town of Tammun
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-army-kills-two-palestinians-west-bank-town-tammun
Published: September 25, 2025 10:46
Mohammed Suleiman, 29, and Alaa Joudat, 20, were shot dead by Israeli troops in the town of Tammun in the northern West Bank
Netflix's House of Guinness through Mounia Akl's lens
https://www.newarab.com/features/netflixs-house-guinness-through-mounia-akls-lens
Published: September 25, 2025 10:00
Lebanese director Mounia Akl shares her insights on storytelling, bringing 'House of Guinness' to life, and inspiring the next wave of filmmakers
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill 15, including children
https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-airstrikes-gaza-kill-15-including-children
Published: September 25, 2025 08:34
Israeli airstrikes on central Gaza’s Az-Zawayda area overnight killed 11 displaced Palestinians, including children.
Recognition of Palestine: Arsonists returning to the crime scene
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/recognition-palestine-arsonists-returning-crime-scene
Published: September 25, 2025 08:13
Unless the West prosecutes the illegality of Israeli settler-colonialism, the recognition of Palestine is nothing but a symbolic gesture, says Aya Talahmeh.
Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah admits role in Tsurkov abduction
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-kataib-hezbollah-admits-role-tsurkov-abduction
Published: September 25, 2025 07:49
Roughly two weeks after Tsurkov’s release in Baghdad, Kataib Hezbollah stated that handing her over prevented a possible foreign attack on Iraq.
North Africa's scramble for the Sahel
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/north-africas-scramble-sahel
Published: September 25, 2025 06:23
Morocco and Algeria have visions of bringing the Sahel into their orbit, triggering competition that could have implications for the West, says Dalia Ghanem.
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.
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