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Israeli drone strike kills five in Gaza despite truce

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-drone-strike-kills-five-gaza-despite-truce

Published: December 4, 2025 03:51

The strike targeted an area sheltering the displaced near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Khan Younis, despite the ceasefire.

Algeria upholds 7-year jail term for French sports journalist

https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-upholds-7-year-jail-term-french-sports-journalist

Published: December 4, 2025 00:06

Journalist Christophe Gleizes was placed under judicial control in May 2024 after travelling to Tizi Ouzou to write about Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie.

Netanyahu says to visit New York despite Mamdani arrest threat

https://www.newarab.com/news/netanyahu-says-visit-new-york-despite-mamdani-arrest-threat

Published: December 3, 2025 23:20

Netanyahu said he would still visit New York, despite Mamdani stating he would seek to arrest him in compliance with international laws over war crimes in Gaza.

Pentagon faults official over Signal messages on Yemen strikes

https://www.newarab.com/news/pentagon-faults-official-over-signal-messages-yemen-strikes

Published: December 3, 2025 22:20

The investigation revealed that the US Defence Secretary used Signal on his personal device to share sensitive information, which could have endangered troops.

Amnesty urges war crimes probe into Sudan refugee camp attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/amnesty-urges-war-crimes-probe-sudan-refugee-camp-attack

Published: December 3, 2025 21:08

The rights group found that RSF had deliberately killed civilians, taken hostages, and destroyed civilian buildings before capturing el-Fasher.

Israel says four soldiers injured in clash with Hamas fighters

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-says-four-soldiers-injured-clash-hamas-fighters

Published: December 3, 2025 20:36

The clash comes against the backdrop of increased Israeli shelling and killings in Gaza, despite the ceasefire which came into effect in October.

UN chief Guterres says Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'

https://www.newarab.com/news/un-chief-guterres-says-israels-conduct-war-gaza-fundamentally-wrong

Published: December 3, 2025 20:02

The UN Secretary-General said that Israel had destroyed Gaza but not Hamas, and that there were strong indications war crimes were committed.

Lebanon PM says truce monitor negotiations with Israel not peace talks

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-pm-says-truce-monitor-negotiations-israel-not-peace-talks

Published: December 3, 2025 19:15

The PM asserted that the negotiations were not broader peace talks, and that Lebanon would not normalise ties with Israel before the truce was complied with.

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold fresh peace talks in Saudi Arabia, say sources

https://www.newarab.com/news/pakistan-afghanistan-hold-fresh-peace-talks-saudi-arabia-say-sources

Published: December 3, 2025 18:54

Three Afghan and two Pakistani officials were present at the talks, which come following a bout of deadly border clashes earlier this year.

Yemen's Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/yemens-houthis-release-mariners-held-july-ship-attack

Published: December 3, 2025 18:43

The rebels announced they released mariners held since July, amid their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

CENTCOM deploys new one-way attack drones to region

https://www.newarab.com/news/centcom-deploys-new-one-way-attack-drones-region

Published: December 3, 2025 18:21

The drones are similar in design to Iran's Shahed range of drones, which have been used extensively against Israel over the last two years.

Iran to attend World Cup draw in apparent U-turn

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-attend-world-cup-draw-apparent-u-turn

Published: December 3, 2025 18:15

Iran reversed its earlier decision to boycott the World Cup finals, held in Washington, over visa issues, and will send representatives to the event.

Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume

https://www.newarab.com/news/malaysia-says-search-long-missing-flight-mh370-resume

Published: December 3, 2025 17:49

Malaysia will resume the deep-sea search for missing Flight MH370 on 30 December, over a decade after the plane vanished with 239 people aboard.

Imran Khan healthy but cut off in jail, sister says

https://www.newarab.com/news/imran-khan-healthy-cut-jail-sister-says

Published: December 3, 2025 17:39

Imran Khan is physically healthy but faces isolation and psychological strain in jail with restricted family access, his sister says.

Libya says to repatriate more sub-Saharan African migrants

https://www.newarab.com/news/libya-says-repatriate-more-sub-saharan-african-migrants

Published: December 3, 2025 17:26

Libya plans to return irregular migrants to their home countries and urges EU support while warning against their settlement amid instability.

Iraq preparing $14.5 million renovation of ancient city of Ur

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-preparing-145-million-renovation-ancient-city-ur

Published: December 3, 2025 17:20

The head of the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage said the work was to ensure its preservation for the future.

Celebrities back 'Free Marwan' campaign for Palestinian leader

https://www.newarab.com/news/celebrities-back-free-marwan-campaign-palestinian-leader

Published: December 3, 2025 17:11

Over 200 celebrities, including Benedict Cumberbatch and Josh O'Connor, urged Israel to release Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, seen as a unifying figure.

Netanyahu’s coalition skips vote on backing Trump’s Gaza plan

https://www.newarab.com/news/netanyahus-coalition-skips-vote-backing-trumps-gaza-plan

Published: December 3, 2025 16:52

Israel’s parliament skipped a symbolic vote as Netanyahu’s coalition backs Trump’s Gaza peace plan after the October ceasefire with Hamas.

Document shows Netanyahu backing West Bank settler outposts

https://www.newarab.com/news/document-shows-netanyahu-backing-west-bank-settler-outposts

Published: December 3, 2025 16:40

A leaked document reported by Yedioth Ahronoth shows Netanyahu backing settler "farms" in Area C as part of efforts to block Palestinian land access.

Business management software that shields you from policy chaos

https://www.newarab.com/news/business-management-software-shields-you-policy-chaos

Published: December 3, 2025 16:30

Artificial Intelligence-powered HR practices and software offer both opportunities and risks for businesses

Libya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC

https://www.newarab.com/news/libya-war-crimes-suspect-makes-first-appearance-icc

Published: December 3, 2025 16:25

Libyan prison chief Khaled El Hishri faces ICC charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, rape, and abuse at Mitiga prison.

Trump's push for peace in Sudan is doomed to fail

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/trumps-push-peace-sudan-doomed-fail

Published: December 3, 2025 16:25

With the Quad mediation bloc split by rival agendas, and no meaningful pressure exerted on the UAE, Trump's push for peace in Sudan is unlikely to bear fruit

EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by end of 2027

https://www.newarab.com/news/eu-agrees-deal-ban-russian-gas-end-2027

Published: December 3, 2025 16:11

The EU will ban Russian gas imports by 2027 to end reliance on Moscow, boost energy security, and support Ukraine.

Palestinian Embassy in London attacked by pro-Israel mob

https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinian-embassy-london-attacked-pro-israel-mob

Published: December 3, 2025 16:09

The Palestinian Embassy in London says masked individuals carrying Israeli flags trespassed and vandalised its premises on Saturday afternoon.

Trump halts immigration applications from 19 banned nations

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-halts-immigration-applications-19-banned-nations

Published: December 3, 2025 15:24

The Trump administration pauses immigration applications from 19 travel ban nations as USCIS orders heightened reviews and expanded scrutiny after the shooting.

EU updates asylum guidance for Syrians a year after Assad's fall

https://www.newarab.com/news/eu-updates-asylum-guidance-syrians-year-after-assads-fall

Published: December 3, 2025 15:02

EU updates guidance on Syrian asylum claims after Assad’s fall noting improved yet volatile conditions and shifting risk groups that may affect pending cases.

UNGA demands Israeli withdrawal from Syria's Golan Heights

https://www.newarab.com/news/unga-demands-israeli-withdrawal-syrias-golan-heights

Published: December 3, 2025 14:22

Syria welcomed the UN General Assembly's vote, saying it showed 'broad support for Syria's national position'.

Venezuela: America Beats the Drums of Oil

https://www.newarab.com/graphic-truth/venezuela-america-beats-drums-oil

Published: December 3, 2025 14:15

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

RF Kuang drops out of UAE lit fest amid BDS Sudan boycott call

https://www.newarab.com/news/rf-kuang-drops-out-uae-lit-fest-amid-bds-sudan-boycott-call

Published: December 3, 2025 14:00

Rebecca F. Kuang withdraws from the UAE lit festival after BDS urged a boycott over alleged UAE involvement in mass atrocities in Sudan.

Gaza: Egypt rejects Israeli decision to open Rafah for exit only

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-egypt-rejects-israeli-decision-open-rafah-exit-only

Published: December 3, 2025 13:52

Cairo reaffirmed its adherence to the plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, including the right of return for Palestinians.

How Tubas became a strategic West Bank battleground for Israel

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/how-tubas-became-strategic-west-bank-battleground-israel

Published: December 3, 2025 13:51

Israel's renewed military campaign in Tubas reflects a broader strategy to fragment the northern West Bank and lay the groundwork for annexation

Syria: Man killed caught with landmines intended for Hezbollah

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-man-killed-caught-landmines-intended-hezbollah

Published: December 3, 2025 13:49

Syrian authorities stopped a smuggling plot by killing one man and arresting four who tried to move landmines to Hezbollah amid rising regional tensions.

Gaza: Mediators push for ceasefire progress amid Israeli bombing

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-mediators-push-ceasefire-progress-amid-israeli-bombing

Published: December 3, 2025 13:09

International mediators have sought to move the ceasefire into its second phase, amid continued Israeli violations of the truce.

The Horse of Jenin: Lost sculpture inspires story of resilience

https://www.newarab.com/features/horse-jenin-lost-sculpture-inspires-story-resilience

Published: December 3, 2025 13:08

Theatre Review: 'The Horse of Jenin' by Alaa Shehadeh blends comedy, storytelling, and mime to depict life, loss, and resilience in occupied Jenin

Living with the Qur'an: A week-by-week guide to spiritual growth

https://www.newarab.com/features/living-quran-week-week-guide-spiritual-growth

Published: December 3, 2025 12:14

Book Club: Aliyah Umm Raiyaan's 'Living with the Qur'an' guides Muslims through weekly reflections, journaling, and real-life stories to connect with Allah

Lebanon, Israel civilian officials hold first talks in decades

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-israel-civilian-officials-hold-first-talks-decades

Published: December 3, 2025 11:59

Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held rare talks in Naqoura to support the 2024 ceasefire and advance limited cooperation amid regional tensions.

Trump calls Minnesota's Somali community 'garbage' in tirade

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-calls-minnesotas-somali-community-garbage-tirade

Published: December 3, 2025 11:33

Trump criticised Somali immigrants amid a Minnesota fraud scandal and defended strict immigration actions while facing backlash from leaders like Ilhan Omar.

Second Druze cleric dies after detention in Suweida: reports

https://www.newarab.com/news/second-druze-cleric-dies-after-detention-suweida-reports

Published: December 3, 2025 11:29

Reports in Suweida allege a second Druze cleric has died after National Guard detention, days after Raed al-Mutni's killing.

Making Aid Work: Why Western assistance failed in MENA region

https://www.newarab.com/features/making-aid-work-why-western-assistance-failed-mena-region

Published: December 3, 2025 11:25

Book Club: 'Making Aid Work' provides a sharp, field-driven look at how outdated Western aid models helped entrench authoritarianism in the Middle East

Iranian pulls out of taekwondo bout with Israeli in protest

https://www.newarab.com/news/iranian-pulls-out-taekwondo-bout-israeli-protest

Published: December 3, 2025 09:53

Iranian taekwondo athlete Rozhan Goudarzi withdrew from a Kenya event after refusing to face an Israeli rival under Iran’s ban on contact with athletes.

Israel to open Rafah crossing 'exclusively' for Palestinian exit

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-open-rafah-crossing-exclusively-palestinian-exit

Published: December 3, 2025 09:24

Israel announced it would open up the Rafah crossing to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza as the army withdraws from West Bank areas after two days of raids.

Amnesty: RSF committed war crimes in Sudan’s Zamzam camp

https://www.newarab.com/news/amnesty-rsf-committed-war-crimes-sudans-zamzam-camp

Published: December 3, 2025 08:24

A new Amnesty report accuses Sudan’s RSF of deliberate civilian killings, abductions and destruction in Darfur’s Zamzam camp, triggering the flight of 400,000.

Unrest in Iraqi Kurdistan's Erbil begins to ease

https://www.newarab.com/news/unrest-iraqi-kurdistans-erbil-begins-ease

Published: December 3, 2025 08:11

Protests began Thursday, when residents of Lajan village demanded jobs at the nearby Lanaz Refinery, owned by senior figures in the Kurdistan Democratic Party.

Afghan man pleads not guilty in US National Guard shooting

https://www.newarab.com/news/afghan-man-pleads-not-guilty-us-national-guard-shooting

Published: December 3, 2025 03:07

An Afghan asylum seeker accused of killing a National Guard member near the White House pleads not guilty as US officials seek the death penalty.

Reservoirs half as full as last year in drought-hit Tehran

https://www.newarab.com/news/reservoirs-half-full-last-year-drought-hit-tehran

Published: December 3, 2025 02:58

Tehran’s reservoirs hold 55% less water than last year as Iran faces its worst drought in decades, prompting cloud seeding and water cuts across the capital.

Tunisian police detain leading human rights defender

https://www.newarab.com/news/tunisian-police-detain-leading-human-rights-defender

Published: December 3, 2025 02:53

Tunisian rights defender Ayachi Hammami arrested after receiving a five-year sentence in a security case condemned by rights groups as politically motivated.

Syrian president, Chevron hold talks on oil and gas cooperation

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-president-chevron-hold-talks-oil-and-gas-cooperation

Published: December 3, 2025 02:46

Syria’s President al-Sharaa met delegations from Chevron and the Syrian Petroleum Company to discuss oil and gas exploration on Syria’s shores, state media says

US lawmakers to force vote on war powers over Venezuela attacks

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-lawmakers-force-vote-war-powers-over-venezuela-attacks

Published: December 3, 2025 02:38

US senators threaten a War Powers Resolution if Trump orders a strike in Venezuela, amid rising scrutiny over 83 deaths in 21 recent military operations.

US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-russia-find-no-compromise-territory-after-ukraine-talks

Published: December 3, 2025 02:03

Russia and the U.S. did not reach a compromise on a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine after a five-hour Kremlin meeting.

Fighting intensifies in oil-rich southern Sudan

https://www.newarab.com/news/fighting-intensifies-oil-rich-southern-sudan

Published: December 3, 2025 01:52

Fighting in Sudan’s North Kordofan has escalated as residents report an RSF drone strike near an army headquarters in El-Obeid.

Israel: Received presumed remains of one of last Gaza hostages

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-received-presumed-remains-one-last-gaza-hostages

Published: December 2, 2025 23:46

Israeli police say they have received presumed remains of one of the last two deceased Gaza hostages as the fragile ceasefire continues.

French journalists file legal complaint against Israel over Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/french-journalists-file-legal-complaint-against-israel-over-gaza

Published: December 2, 2025 23:08

French journalist unions accuse Israel of restricting media access to Gaza, filing a complaint citing intimidation, blocked entry & attacks on French reporters.

How Britain entrenched Zionist impunity in Palestine

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/how-britain-entrenched-zionist-impunity-palestine

Published: December 2, 2025 22:12

The colonial architecture laid by Britain's Balfour pledge a century ago continues to define Israel's violent dominance over Palestinians, writes Ghada Karmi.

UEFA 'held meetings' with pro-Palestine group on Israel ban

https://www.newarab.com/news/uefa-held-meetings-pro-palestine-group-israel-ban

Published: December 2, 2025 17:57

UEFA executives have held meetings on barring Israel from international competition with campaign groups after the ceasefire in Gaza took effect.

Pope’s visit to Beirut blast site reignites calls for justice

https://www.newarab.com/news/popes-visit-beirut-blast-site-reignites-calls-justice

Published: December 2, 2025 17:54

The Pope's three-day visit to Lebanon lifted spirits, particularly his stop at the Beirut Port where he held a silent prayer and met with victims' families

Saudi Arabia opens bidding for 10th round of mineral exploration

https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-arabia-opens-bidding-10th-round-mineral-exploration

Published: December 2, 2025 17:33

The announcement is the 10th from the ministry since 2010 for mineral exploration, with total exploration spending amounting to $280 million.

UK defends Palestine Action terror ban at court challenge

https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-defends-palestine-action-terror-ban-court-challenge

Published: December 2, 2025 17:31

Lawyers for the British government claimed on Tuesday that the proscription of the direct action group was needed to protect national security.

Qatar says hopes to push Hamas, Israel to next talks 'very soon'

https://www.newarab.com/news/qatar-says-hopes-push-hamas-israel-next-talks-very-soon

Published: December 2, 2025 17:27

Qatar's foreign ministry on Tuesday expressed hopes that the two sides will agree to enter the second phase of the ceasefire deal 'very soon'.

Why is Trump cracking down on the Muslim Brotherhood?

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/why-trump-cracking-down-muslim-brotherhood

Published: December 2, 2025 17:24

Trump's executive order is less about specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters and more about how foreign lobbying and culture wars shape US policy

Israel's Netanyahu demands demilitarisation of southern Syria

https://www.newarab.com/news/israels-netanyahu-demands-demilitarisation-southern-syria

Published: December 2, 2025 17:07

The US is pressing Syria and Israel to agree a security pact that could see Israeli forces withdraw from Syrian territory occupied since the fall of Assad.

Yemen's Houthis to release survivors of ship sunk in Red Sea

https://www.newarab.com/news/yemens-houthis-release-survivors-ship-sunk-red-sea

Published: December 2, 2025 16:30

The Yemeni rebel group is set to release nine Filipino crew members of a ship sunk by the group in the Red Sea in July.

If Europe wants war with Russia, 'we are ready': Putin

https://www.newarab.com/news/if-europe-wants-war-russia-we-are-ready-putin

Published: December 2, 2025 16:30

Putin accused European leaders of trying to sabotage a peace deal with Ukraine being negotiated by the Trump administration.

Union demands Israel pay millions owed to Palestinian workers

https://www.newarab.com/news/union-demands-israel-pay-millions-owed-palestinian-workers

Published: December 2, 2025 15:16

Israeli ministries are reportedly withholding at least 515 million shekels from Palestinian workers, entitled to these funds.

Iranian MPs decry lack of observance of female dress code

https://www.newarab.com/news/iranian-mps-decry-lack-observance-female-dress-code

Published: December 2, 2025 15:16

More than half of MPs in the parliament have demanded the judiciary strictly enforce the mandatory wearing of the hijab.

A refugee, Model of the Year Anok Yai appeals for peace in Sudan

https://www.newarab.com/news/refugee-model-year-anok-yai-appeals-peace-sudan

Published: December 2, 2025 15:14

The supermodel, who was born in Egypt after her family fled South Sudan, won the prestigious prize at this year's Fashion Awards.

Eurovision members likely to hold vote on Israel ban on Thursday

https://www.newarab.com/news/eurovision-members-likely-hold-vote-israel-ban-thursday

Published: December 2, 2025 14:56

European Broadcasting Union members will likely vote on Thursday on whether to ban Israel from the competition over its genocidal conduct in Gaza.

With Stabilisation Force HQ in Sinai, Egypt becomes Gaza's gate

https://www.newarab.com/news/stabilisation-force-hq-sinai-egypt-becomes-gazas-gate

Published: December 2, 2025 14:39

Once a quiet outpost in Sinai, Arish is now the focus of efforts by Cairo and Washington to host an international force before it is deployed in Gaza

US proposal to end Sudan war calls for civil-led transition

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-proposal-end-sudan-war-calls-civil-led-transition

Published: December 2, 2025 14:34

A US proposal outlines a three-track plan to end Sudan’s brutal conflict, as warring sides disputed control of a town in the southern Kordofan region.

Reform and rights: MP Paula Yacoubian's vision for Lebanon

https://www.newarab.com/features/reform-and-rights-mp-paula-yacoubians-vision-lebanon

Published: December 2, 2025 14:12

The New Arab sat with MP Paula Yacoubian to discuss reform, women's and civil rights, and the challenge of voter apathy ahead of Lebanon's 2026 elections

Sudan offers Russia Red Sea base for 25 years for military arms

https://www.newarab.com/news/sudan-offers-russia-red-sea-base-25-years-military-arms

Published: December 2, 2025 14:02

Russia had initially been supporting the military's rivals, the Rapid Support Forces, following the outbreak of the war in Sudan.

UK lays out Syria investment rules as business interest grows

https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-lays-out-syria-investment-rules-business-interest-grows

Published: December 2, 2025 13:51

The UK lifted economic sanctions on Syria in April, paving the way for British firms to invest in the country's energy, transport and finance sectors.

Druze Sheikh Raed al-Mutni 'dies in detention' in Suweida

https://www.newarab.com/news/druze-sheikh-raed-al-mutni-dies-detention-suweida

Published: December 2, 2025 13:22

Tensions between Druze religious authorities have reportedly resulted in the killing of Sheikh Raed al-Mutni, days after he was detained in Suweida.

US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-hold-talks-putin-ending-ukraine-war

Published: December 2, 2025 13:16

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday for talks on ending the Ukraine war.

Lebanon on the edge: A nation braces for Israel's next war

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/lebanon-edge-nation-braces-israels-next-war

Published: December 2, 2025 12:45

Pope Leo's visit may be one of the last moments of calm before the storm, as Israel threatens to reignite a war on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah

Turkey says tanker sailing from Russia reports attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkey-says-tanker-sailing-russia-reports-attack

Published: December 2, 2025 12:27

This is the third such attack carried out by Ukraine against vessels transporting goods via Russian ports in four days.

Iran demands US pay $22 bn for allegedly backing 2022 protests

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-demands-us-pay-22-bn-allegedly-backing-2022-protests

Published: December 2, 2025 12:27

An Iranian court has accused the US of providing support for the protests that gripped the country in 2022 and demanded it pay $22 billion in compensation.

Israel kills two Palestinians and demolishes West Bank homes

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-kills-two-palestinians-and-demolishes-west-bank-homes

Published: December 2, 2025 11:29

Israeli forces wreaked havoc in the West Bank on Monday and Tuesday, killing two Palestinians, raiding cities and demolishing homes.

Gaza's children facing risks as UNRWA scales up provisions

https://www.newarab.com/news/gazas-children-facing-risks-unrwa-scales-provisions

Published: December 2, 2025 11:27

The agency said that some 1.1 million children are in need of psychological support and mental health services.

Pope Leo honours Beirut Port blast victims with Mass and prayer

https://www.newarab.com/news/pope-honours-beirut-blast-victims-prayer-celebrates-mass

Published: December 2, 2025 11:10

Pope Leo is wrapping up his trip to Lebanon with visits to two sites that symbolise profound human suffering, as well as by celebrating a large Mass

In a divided Lebanon, Christians find hope through Pope Leo

https://www.newarab.com/features/divided-lebanon-christians-find-hope-through-pope-leo

Published: December 2, 2025 10:45

After a decade of war, economic collapse, and political turmoil, Lebanon pins its fragile hopes on Pope Leo XIV's visit as a chance for peace and unity

Palestinian in Gaza transforms Israeli war machine into lifeline

https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinian-gaza-transforms-israeli-war-machine-lifeline

Published: December 2, 2025 10:20

"This vehicle used to enter our neighbourhoods as a weapon. Today it serves us. This alone is a message to the whole world: we deserve life."

Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-sentences-director-jafar-panahi-year-prison-lawyer

Published: December 2, 2025 10:05

Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country

Iran announces discovery of major gold deposit

https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-announces-discovery-major-gold-deposit

Published: December 2, 2025 10:05

Iran has announced the discovery of a major gold deposit at one of the country's biggest mines for the precious metal.

From Israel to ICE, MESA's academic freedom is under attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-ice-mesas-academic-freedom-under-attack

Published: December 2, 2025 09:34

The issue of academic freedom, particularly related to Israel and Palestine studies, has become a daily concern for students and professors.

Fresh Israeli raids in Gaza, West Bank; Pope wraps Lebanon visit

https://www.newarab.com/news/fresh-israeli-raids-gaza-west-bank-pope-wraps-lebanon-visit

Published: December 2, 2025 09:20

Fresh Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank and Gaza were reported on Tuesday morning, as Pope Leo wrapped his visit to the region in a call for peace.

White House says 'very optimistic' on chances of Ukraine deal

https://www.newarab.com/news/white-house-says-very-optimistic-chances-ukraine-deal

Published: December 2, 2025 01:45

The White House said that a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war was in sight although there is still dispute about the details of the plan

Pope preaches unity at gathering of Christian, Muslim leaders in Beirut

https://www.newarab.com/news/pope-preaches-unity-gathering-christian-muslim-leaders-beirut

Published: December 2, 2025 01:33

Pope Leo XIV has called on Christian and Muslim leaders to be "builders of peace" in a speech at Beirut's Martyrs' Square

Trump meets with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-meets-advisers-venezuela-us-ramps-pressure

Published: December 2, 2025 01:15

Donald Trump has met with top advisers as the US increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Nasry Asfura, a Palestinian who may become Honduras' president

https://www.newarab.com/news/nasry-asfura-palestinian-who-may-become-honduras-president

Published: December 2, 2025 00:25

The New Arab takes a look at the Nasry Asfura, one of Honduras' presidential candidates who is of Palestinian descent.

ICC takes Libyan war crimes suspect into custody

https://www.newarab.com/news/icc-takes-libyan-war-crimes-suspect-custody

Published: December 1, 2025 23:34

The ICC has taken a Libyan suspect accused of overseeing murder and torture at the Mitiga prison into custody after his arrest in Germany

Turkey's Erdogan calls Black Sea drone strikes a 'worrying escalation'

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkeys-erdogan-calls-black-sea-drone-strikes-worrying-escalation

Published: December 1, 2025 23:09

Turkish President Erdogan has criticised Ukraine for launching drone strikes on Russian tankers near Turkey's Black Sea coast

Iraq invites US companies to bid on oil field run by Russia's Lukoil

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-invites-us-companies-bid-oil-field-run-russias-lukoil

Published: December 1, 2025 22:41

Iraq is planning to transfer an oil field run by the Russian company Lukoil - sanctioned by the US - to an American firm

Trump warns Israel not to 'interfere' in Syria

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-warns-israel-not-interfere-syria

Published: December 1, 2025 22:31

Trump has told Israel to avoid destabilizing Syria days after a major Israeli attack killed 13 people in the village of Beit Jin

Jailed Tunisia opposition figure suspends hunger strike

https://www.newarab.com/news/jailed-tunisia-opposition-figure-suspends-hunger-strike

Published: December 1, 2025 21:05

Tunisian opposition politician Jawhar Ben Mbarek, sentenced to 20 years, has suspended his hunger strike citing recent opposition rallies

In marriages across MENA, consent is fictional and rape is legal

https://www.newarab.com/opinion/marriages-across-mena-consent-fictional-and-rape-legal

Published: December 1, 2025 20:52

Laws across the MENA still fail to criminalise marital rape, undermining any notion of consent & often silencing survivors, writes Paleki Ayang.

ICC vows to stand firm amid US sanctions

https://www.newarab.com/news/icc-vows-stand-firm-amid-us-sanctions

Published: December 1, 2025 19:36

ICC President Tomoko Akane declares the court will “never accept any kind of pressure” as US sanctions target judges and prosecutors over Gaza war warrants.

Residents say 40 killed in alleged army strike in southern Sudan

https://www.newarab.com/news/residents-say-40-killed-alleged-army-strike-southern-sudan

Published: December 1, 2025 18:42

At least 40 killed in southern Sudan after air strike on Komo, paramilitaries and rights groups blame army. Nursing school hit, dozens buried.

War from within: Israel's bid to exploit Iran's ethnic divisions

https://www.newarab.com/analysis/war-within-israels-bid-exploit-irans-ethnic-divisions

Published: December 1, 2025 18:08

Efforts to weaponise Iran's ethnic divides underline Israel's broader ambition to weaken the Islamic Republic from within

Iraq looking to lift EU ban on Iraqi Airways flights to Europe

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-looking-lift-eu-ban-iraqi-airways-flights-europe

Published: December 1, 2025 18:06

Iraqi Airways has been banned from flying to Europe by the EU since 2015 over safety concerns and a failure to meet international aviation standards.

Israeli forces violate Syria sovereignty with new Quneitra raid

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-violate-syria-sovereignty-new-quneitra-raid

Published: December 1, 2025 17:56

The Israeli military raided the Saida al-Hanout village in Syria's Quneitra countryside with armed vehicles and drones set out to monitor the area.