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Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting

https://www.newarab.com/news/winter-rain-floods-gaza-camps-netanyahu-heads-us-meeting

Published: December 29, 2025 02:48

Winter rains flooded Gaza displacement camps, worsening conditions for Palestinians as aid falls short and ceasefire talks stall.

Houthi leader: Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target'

https://www.newarab.com/news/houthi-leader-israeli-presence-somaliland-will-be-target

Published: December 29, 2025 02:28

Yemen’s Houthi leader warned any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be a military target after Israel recognised the breakaway region.

Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16

https://www.newarab.com/news/mahrez-penalty-takes-algeria-through-cup-nations-last-16

Published: December 29, 2025 02:04

Riyad Mahrez’s first-half penalty sealed a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso, sending Algeria into the AFCON last 16 with two wins.

Starmer under fire over Egyptian activist's anti-Israel posts

https://www.newarab.com/news/starmer-under-fire-over-egyptian-activists-anti-israel-posts

Published: December 29, 2025 01:19

Keir Starmer faced pressure after past social media posts by activist Alaa Abdel Fattah emerged days after his return to the UK.

Own goal hands Sudan win over Guinea at AFCON

https://www.newarab.com/news/own-goal-hands-sudan-win-over-guinea-afcon

Published: December 29, 2025 00:47

Sudan profited from a late own goal to beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 at AFCON on Sunday, picking up their first points of the tournament.

Russia presses Ukraine to quit Donbas after Putin-Trump call

https://www.newarab.com/news/russia-presses-ukraine-quit-donbas-after-putin-trump-call

Published: December 28, 2025 23:48

Russia urged Ukraine to withdraw from Donbas, rejecting a temporary ceasefire after a Putin–Trump call, Kremlin aide said.

Hezbollah chief: group's disarmament 'an Israeli-American plan'

https://www.newarab.com/news/hezbollah-chief-groups-disarmament-israeli-american-plan

Published: December 28, 2025 22:32

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem called disarmament an Israeli-US plan, citing Israel's numerous ceasefire violations and outside pressure on Lebanon.

Over 10,000 people displaced in 3 days in Sudan: UN

https://www.newarab.com/news/over-10000-people-displaced-3-days-sudan-un

Published: December 28, 2025 21:37

Fresh violence in western and southern Sudan displaced more than 10,000 people in days, as fighting between the army and RSF intensified, the UN said.

Russia sends 3 Iranian satellite into orbit, report says

https://www.newarab.com/news/russia-sends-3-iranian-satellite-orbit-report-says

Published: December 28, 2025 20:54

Russia launched three Iranian satellites into orbit on Sunday, marking the second such mission since July amid growing Moscow-Tehran cooperation.

Israel army withdraws from Qabatiya following two-day siege

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-army-withdraws-qabatiya-following-two-day-siege

Published: December 28, 2025 17:53

The Israeli army damaged much of Qabatiya's infrastructure and detained at least 50 Palestinians in their two-day raid of the West Bank town.

Hakimi to feature in Morocco's final AFCON group game: Regragui

https://www.newarab.com/news/hakimi-feature-moroccos-final-afcon-group-game-regragui

Published: December 28, 2025 17:14

Hakimi, who sustained an ankle injury in November, could feature in his first AFCON match of the tournament for Morocco, coach Regragui said.

Egyptian detainee set to be released dies in prison

https://www.newarab.com/news/egyptian-detainee-set-be-released-dies-prison

Published: December 28, 2025 17:10

Ahmed Suleiman Eid al-Masoudi was held incommunicado despite a court order for his release, and suffered from severe pneumonia.

Reports of deaths, abuse as ICE crackdowns enter new phase

https://www.newarab.com/news/reports-deaths-abuse-ice-crackdowns-enter-new-phase

Published: December 28, 2025 16:10

There have been multiple reports of detained immigrants dying or being abused in custody, arrests of US citizens, and ICE raiding private venues.

Libya mourns military chief killed in Turkey plane crash

https://www.newarab.com/news/libya-mourns-military-chief-killed-turkey-plane-crash

Published: December 28, 2025 15:57

GNU Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and other military and political leaders were present at the funeral of Gen. Mohamed Al-Haddad.

Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'threat' to region: Somalia

https://www.newarab.com/news/israels-recognition-somaliland-threat-region-somalia

Published: December 28, 2025 15:32

Somali President Mohamud said Israel's move constituted a 'blunt aggression' against the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity of the country.

Search operation underway after Syrian refugees drown at border

https://www.newarab.com/news/search-operation-underway-after-syrian-refugees-drown-border

Published: December 28, 2025 14:36

Rescue teams are searching for two women and two children at the al-Kabir al-Janoubi river, on the Lebanon-Syria border.

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

https://www.newarab.com/news/myanmar-junta-stages-election-after-five-years-civil-war

Published: December 28, 2025 13:55

The pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party is expected to emerge as the winner of Myanmar's stifled election.

Kosovo votes in bid to break a year-long political deadlock

https://www.newarab.com/news/kosovo-votes-bid-break-year-long-political-deadlock

Published: December 28, 2025 12:56

Kosovar voters are hoping to break a political deadlock that has impacted the country diplomatically and economically by voting in Sunday's snap elections.

Israeli Supreme Court approves mass demolition of WB homes

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-supreme-court-approves-mass-demolition-wb-homes

Published: December 28, 2025 11:57

The court made the decision to demolish the homes based on ‘secret evidence’ from the military, a move rights groups have denounced.

AFCON 2025: Nigeria survive late Tunisia goals to reach last-16

https://www.newarab.com/news/afcon-2025-nigeria-survive-late-tunisia-goals-reach-last-16

Published: December 28, 2025 11:55

Tunisia's two late goals from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi weren't enough to secure a draw with Nigeria in Saturday night's match in Fez.

Syrian Alawites protest in Latakia after deadly mosque bombing

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-alawites-protest-latakia-after-deadly-mosque-bombing

Published: December 28, 2025 11:04

Alawites decried the latest sectarian attack on the community which killed eight in Homs, and called for federalism and some form of regional autonomy.

Iraqis cover soil with clay, plant seeds to curb sandstorms

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqis-cover-soil-clay-plant-seeds-curb-sandstorms

Published: December 28, 2025 10:19

To combat Iraq's frequent sandstorms, Iraqis are working to stabilise soil by placing moist clay and planting heat-tolerant seedlings.

Israel shells parts of Gaza, accelerates West Bank assaults

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-shells-parts-gaza-accelerates-west-bank-assaults

Published: December 28, 2025 09:57

Strong winds in Gaza have uprooted several tents and flooded displacment camps, while Israeli forces attacked Palestinian vehichles in the West Bank.

Gaza: Woman killed in building collapse as new storm hits

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-woman-killed-building-collapse-new-storm-hits

Published: December 28, 2025 09:25

Israeli restrictions on aid have compounded already dire conditions, with a Palestinian woman dying after a building collapsed on her due to strong winds.

Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine

https://www.newarab.com/news/zelensky-talks-allies-en-route-us-russia-pummels-ukraine

Published: December 28, 2025 03:03

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken with European and Canadian leaders ahead of a key meeting with Donald Trump

Cold, devastated Gaza braces for winter rain amid truce doubts

https://www.newarab.com/news/cold-devastated-gaza-braces-winter-rain-amid-truce-doubts

Published: December 28, 2025 02:56

Displaced people are suffering and dying due to the cold in Gaza as Israel continues blocking aid and violating a fragile ceasefire

Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities

https://www.newarab.com/news/italy-arrests-nine-over-alleged-hamas-funding-through-charities

Published: December 28, 2025 02:40

Italian prosecutors said they had arrested nine people on suspicion of financing Hamas through charities based in Italy

EU urges respect for Somalia sovereignty after Israel Somaliland recognition

https://www.newarab.com/news/eu-urges-respect-somalia-sovereignty-after-israel-somaliland-recognition

Published: December 28, 2025 02:27

The European Union said that Somalia's sovereignty must be respected after Israel recognised the breakaway state of Somaliland

Niger junta calls for 'general mobilisation' against jihadists

https://www.newarab.com/news/niger-junta-calls-general-mobilisation-against-jihadists

Published: December 27, 2025 21:52

Niger's ruling military junta has approved a general mobilisation against Islamist militants who have carried out attacks on several fronts

Israel seals off West Bank town after attack, detains residents

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-seals-west-bank-town-after-attack-detains-residents

Published: December 27, 2025 21:41

Israeli forces have sealed off the Palestinian town of Qabatiya in the West Bank and detained local residents after an attack in Israel killed two people

Pezeshkian says Iran in 'full-scale war' with the West

https://www.newarab.com/news/pezeshkian-says-iran-full-scale-war-west

Published: December 27, 2025 19:00

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is in a "complicated and difficult" war with the US, Europe, and Israel

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Monday over phase two of Gaza truce

https://www.newarab.com/news/netanyahu-meet-trump-monday-over-phase-two-gaza-truce

Published: December 27, 2025 17:59

Trump and Netanyahu are likely to discuss phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal, which the US has been pushing for, as well as Iran and the wider region.

Arab League, GCC reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland

https://www.newarab.com/news/arab-league-gcc-reject-israels-recognition-somaliland

Published: December 27, 2025 17:37

Arab states, the Arab League, and the GCC have rejected Israel's move as a violation of international law and an interference in Somalia's affairs.

Syria detains more than a dozen Assad-era officials, seizes arms

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-detains-more-dozen-assad-era-officials-seizes-arms

Published: December 27, 2025 17:23

Syrian authorities said they seized a load of weapons in the south after capturing a wanted man, while a dozen Assad-era officials were detained in Homs.

Sudan's RSF kill at least 200 people in latest string of attacks

https://www.newarab.com/news/sudans-rsf-kill-least-200-people-latest-string-attacks

Published: December 27, 2025 17:21

The Sudanese Doctors Network said at least 200 people were killed, citing testimonies from survivors of the attacks.

Somalia's Al-Shabaab vows to fight any Israeli use of Somaliland

https://www.newarab.com/news/somalias-al-shabaab-vows-fight-any-israeli-use-somaliland

Published: December 27, 2025 17:07

Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-linked group in Somalia, said they will 'fight against' any Israeli use of Somaliland, after Tel Aviv said it recognised the territory.

Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit for Trump talks

https://www.newarab.com/news/russia-pummels-kyiv-ahead-zelenskys-us-visit-trump-talks

Published: December 27, 2025 15:56

Ukraine's capital was hit by a barrage of Russian drones, killing one woman and cutting power to thousands, as Zelensky is due to meet Trump on talks.

Hamas rejects Gaza displacement as Israel recognises Somaliland

https://www.newarab.com/news/hamas-rejects-gaza-displacement-israel-recognises-somaliland

Published: December 27, 2025 15:46

Concerns over Israel's plans to move Palestinians out of Gaza are once again arising after Tel Aviv's move to recognise Somaliland as a sovereign state

Security meeting between Netanyahu and Sharaa 'imminent': report

https://www.newarab.com/news/security-meeting-between-netanyahu-and-sharaa-imminent-report

Published: December 27, 2025 14:49

A Syria-Israel security deal could soon be signed based on the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, according to sources cited by Israeli media.

Trump urges release of any Epstein files naming Democrats

https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-urges-release-any-epstein-files-naming-democrats

Published: December 27, 2025 14:10

Trump said the Department of Justice must 'embarrass' any Democrats who were involved with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a former friend of the president.

Syria: Ambush wounds customs police patrol in Aleppo

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-ambush-wounds-customs-police-patrol-aleppo

Published: December 27, 2025 13:47

Unknown gunmen shot at a customs police patrol in the Aleppo governorate Friday night, as tit-for-tat attacks continued between Syrian forces and the SDF

Remains of Libya army chief killed in crash to return home

https://www.newarab.com/news/remains-libya-army-chief-killed-crash-return-home

Published: December 27, 2025 13:42

Turkey held a muted ceremony for Mohamed Al-Haddad, the Libyan army chief who was killed earlier this week after his plane crashed near Ankara.

Morocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw

https://www.newarab.com/news/morocco-forced-wait-afcon-knockout-place-after-mali-draw

Published: December 27, 2025 12:29

Morocco drew 1-1 with Mali on Friday during their second AFCON match, missing their chance to guarantee their spot in the knockout stage.

Yemen: Saudi coalition warns of swift response to STC advances

https://www.newarab.com/news/yemen-saudi-coalition-warns-swift-response-stc-advances

Published: December 27, 2025 12:01

The Saudi-led military coalition issued a statement warning of swift action against new STC advances, after a request from PLC President Rashad al-Alimi.

Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah returns to UK

https://www.newarab.com/news/egyptian-british-activist-alaa-abdel-fattah-returns-uk

Published: December 27, 2025 11:56

Abdel Fattah's family expressed relief over the Egyptian-British activist being allowed to travel and return to the UK, where some of his family is based.

Sudan government 'ready' to engage with countries backing RSF

https://www.newarab.com/news/sudan-government-ready-engage-countries-backing-rsf

Published: December 27, 2025 11:19

While PM Kamil Idris did not name any particular countries, officials in Sudan have long accused the UAE of supporting and arming the RSF.

Israeli forces continue Qabatiya raid, prepare to demolish home

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-continue-qabatiya-raid-prepare-demolish-home

Published: December 27, 2025 11:09

Israeli soldiers continued house-to-house raids and arrested several Palestinian residents, placing a West Bank town under siege.

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire

https://www.newarab.com/news/thailand-and-cambodia-agree-immediate-ceasefire

Published: December 27, 2025 10:53

The truce will see the freeze of all troop movements, civilians living in border areas being able to return home, as well as the return of captured soldiers.

Somalia, Africa Union denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland

https://www.newarab.com/news/somalia-africa-union-denounce-israeli-recognition-somaliland

Published: December 27, 2025 10:26

The African Union said Israel's move risked 'setting a dangerous precedent with far-reaching implications for peace and stability across the continent'.

Israel fires into Gaza waters, demolishes homes across enclave

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-fires-gaza-waters-demolishes-homes-across-enclave

Published: December 27, 2025 09:26

Israel struck Gaza's coastline and across the war-battered enclave on Saturday, terrorising residents and destroying homes, in its latest truce violation.

Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa to book last-16 place

https://www.newarab.com/news/salah-helps-egypt-beat-south-africa-book-last-16-place

Published: December 26, 2025 18:26

Egypt are the first country to book their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, after a Salah penalty was enough to score three points.

Yemen separatists say Saudi strikes 'will not deter them'

https://www.newarab.com/news/yemen-separatists-say-saudi-strikes-will-not-deter-them

Published: December 26, 2025 18:09

Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council said the strikes on Friday, blamed on Saudi Arabia, will not stand in the way of their objectives.

Syrian govt says SDF 'not serious' about integration agreement

https://www.newarab.com/news/syrian-govt-says-sdf-not-serious-about-integration-agreement

Published: December 26, 2025 18:04

The Syrian government has dismissed statements by SDF leader Mazloum Abdi about implementing a troubled agreement to merge his forces with those of the state

Archbishop of York says he was 'intimidated' by Israel 'militia'

https://www.newarab.com/news/archbishop-york-says-he-was-intimidated-israel-militia

Published: December 26, 2025 17:49

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell recounted his experience on a recent visit to the Occupied West Bank during his Christmas Day Sermon.

Israeli forces storm Qabatiya in West Bank following attack

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-forces-storm-qabatiya-west-bank-following-attack

Published: December 26, 2025 17:40

Israeli forces have besieged a town in the West Bank following a deadly attack in Israel, as extremist settlers assaulted Palestinians in several areas

Lebanon's cabinet approves draft law on financial crisis losses

https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanons-cabinet-approves-draft-law-financial-crisis-losses

Published: December 26, 2025 17:24

PM Salam said the bill was a 'realistic and fair step on the path to restoring rights, stopping the collapse, and healing the banking sector' in Lebanon.

Ex-Malaysia PM Najib sentenced to 15 more years in jail

https://www.newarab.com/news/ex-malaysia-pm-najib-sentenced-15-more-years-jail

Published: December 26, 2025 17:00

Najib Razak has been handed an extra jail term of 15 years after being convicted of multiple counts of abuse of power and money laundering.

'Jesus is Palestinian' ad in NYC draws anger of pro-Israelis

https://www.newarab.com/news/jesus-palestinian-ad-nyc-draws-anger-pro-israelis

Published: December 26, 2025 16:43

An ad placed in Times Square has attempted to highlight the plight of Palestinians, but Israel supporters are furious

Gaza: Fuel shortage forces Al-Awda hospital to suspend services

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-fuel-shortage-forces-al-awda-hospital-suspend-services

Published: December 26, 2025 16:23

A shortage of fuel has forced the Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat to halt several services, and rent a small generator to tend to emergency cases.

Israel announces recognition of Somaliland as 'sovereign state'

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-announces-recognition-somaliland-sovereign-state

Published: December 26, 2025 15:57

PM Netanyahu said Israel's so-called recognition of Somaliland was signed in 'the spirit' of the controversial Abraham Accords agreement.

Netanyahu to meet Trump amid growing US frustration with Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/netanyahu-meet-trump-amid-growing-us-frustration-israel

Published: December 26, 2025 15:55

Senior officials in Washington are growing increasingly annoyed with Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in Florida

Israeli reservist rams ATV into Palestinian praying in W. Bank

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-reservist-rams-atv-palestinian-praying-w-bank

Published: December 26, 2025 14:55

The Israeli reservist has been reportedly placed under house arrest after running over a Palestinian man praying on the side of the road in Deir Jarir.

Turkey orders 29 more detained in widening betting probe

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkey-orders-29-more-detained-widening-betting-probe

Published: December 26, 2025 13:55

An former Galatasaray executive is among those detained on Friday amid a wider probe into betting in the Turkish Super Lig.

Katz: Israel will build settlements in Gaza and 'never leave'

https://www.newarab.com/news/katz-israel-will-build-settlements-gaza-and-never-leave

Published: December 26, 2025 13:50

Israel Katz rejected reports that he had taken back his earlier pledge to build settlements in Gaza, vowing that Israeli forces would remain

Egypt says Netanyahu trying to sabotage phase two of Gaza deal

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-says-netanyahu-trying-sabotage-phase-two-gaza-deal

Published: December 26, 2025 12:59

Egypt says Netanyahu is trying to obstruct the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement's second phase, expected to commence next month

Syria: Five killed in explosion at Alawite mosque in Homs

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-five-killed-explosion-alawite-mosque-homs

Published: December 26, 2025 11:36

An explosive device detonating inside the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque has killed at least five people, with the death toll expected to rise.

US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria

https://www.newarab.com/news/us-launches-christmas-day-strikes-targets-nigeria

Published: December 26, 2025 11:03

The US carried out multiple precision strikes it said targeted Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria's Sokoto State, at the request of authorities in Abuja.

Saudi Arabia strikes STC in Hadhramaut, Yemen separatists say

https://www.newarab.com/news/saudi-arabia-strikes-stc-hadhramaut-yemen-separatists-say

Published: December 26, 2025 10:33

Media affiliated with the Yemeni STC separatists say that Saudi Arabia conducted air strikes on Hadhrami Elite Forces in Wadi Nahb in Hadhramaut.

Israel strikes Khan Younis, kills Palestinians near Yellow Line

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-strikes-khan-younis-kills-palestinians-near-yellow-line

Published: December 26, 2025 09:52

The Israeli army is continuing its airstrikes and home demolition campaign in war-battered Gaza, while killing three Palestinians near the Yellow Line.

Despite two years of Israel genocide, Christmas returns to Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/despite-two-years-israel-genocide-christmas-returns-gaza

Published: December 26, 2025 08:35

"Sometimes we still hear distant explosions," Khoury said. "So, we try to make the prayers spiritual rather than celebratory. Our hearts are heavy..."

Morocco coach dismisses Aguerd injury talk ahead of Mali test

https://www.newarab.com/news/morocco-coach-dismisses-aguerd-injury-talk-ahead-mali-test

Published: December 25, 2025 17:41

Morocco's coach dismissed reports that defender Nayef Aguerd is injured, saying the centre back was fit and ready for Friday’s AFCON match with Mali

Jordan receives body of West Bank crossing attacker from Israel

https://www.newarab.com/news/jordan-receives-body-west-bank-crossing-attacker-israel

Published: December 25, 2025 17:35

Jordan has said that Israel has returned the body of Abdul Muttalib al-Qaisi, who was shot dead after killing two Israelis at the main crossing to the West Bank

Israeli journalist snaps photos at Hassan Nasrallah's grave

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-journalist-snaps-photos-hassan-nasrallahs-grave

Published: December 25, 2025 17:26

Yitzhak Horowitz, who writes for the ultra-Orthodox magazine B'Kehilla, documented his visit in an article published by the Israeli outlet on Thursday.

Syria to start currency swap on January 1: central bank governor

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-start-currency-swap-january-1-central-bank-governor

Published: December 25, 2025 17:15

Syria will start swapping old banknotes for new ones from January 1, 2026, Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husrieh said on Thursday

Israeli military 'kills member of Iran’s Quds Force' in Lebanon

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-military-kills-member-irans-quds-force-lebanon

Published: December 25, 2025 16:57

The Israeli military said that its forces killed a member of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon, alleging the man was a key operative in the force's unit 840

Israeli settler attack injures Palestinian baby, five arrested

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-settler-attack-injures-palestinian-baby-five-arrested

Published: December 25, 2025 16:24

Israeli forces said they arrested five settlers over their alleged involvement in an attack on a Palestinian home that injured a baby girl in the West Bank

Iraqi patriarch's 'normalisation' sermon stirs controversy

https://www.newarab.com/news/iraqi-patriarchs-normalisation-sermon-stirs-controversy

Published: December 25, 2025 16:23

The Chaldean Patriarchate issued a statement clarifying that the Patriarch was referring to 'normalisation' between Iraq and other nations.

Russia mediating security pact between Israel, Syria: report

https://www.newarab.com/news/russia-mediating-security-pact-between-israel-syria-report

Published: December 25, 2025 16:12

Russia has reportedly been working behind the scenes to mediate a security deal between Syria and Israel, with the support of the US

My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria: Luca Zidane

https://www.newarab.com/news/my-grandfather-encouraged-me-play-algeria-luca-zidane

Published: December 25, 2025 15:33

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria

Egypt appoints interim swimming body following boy’s death

https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-appoints-interim-swimming-body-following-boys-death

Published: December 25, 2025 14:50

Egypt has appointed an interim committee to run its swimming federation following the death of a young swimmer, as senior officials face trial

Morocco’s ASFAR handed two-game fan ban, fine for crowd disorder

https://www.newarab.com/news/moroccos-asfar-handed-two-game-fan-ban-fine-crowd-disorder

Published: December 25, 2025 14:27

ASFAR Rabat have been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors and fined $100,000 after fans acted disorderly last month

Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkey's quake-hit Antakya

https://www.newarab.com/news/last-christians-gather-ruins-turkeys-quake-hit-antakya

Published: December 25, 2025 13:48

Since the devastating 2023 earthquakes, Turkey's Antakya city has emptied and the Christian community has shrunk from 350 families to fewer than 90

Turkey begins black box analysis of jet crash that killed Libya military chief

https://www.newarab.com/news/turkey-begins-black-box-analysis-jet-crash-killed-libya-military-chief

Published: December 25, 2025 13:07

The technical analysis of the recovered black boxes from a jet crash that killed western Libya’s military chief and seven others has begun

Gaza sees more Israeli violence despite 'settlements' retraction

https://www.newarab.com/news/gaza-sees-more-israeli-violence-despite-settlements-retraction

Published: December 25, 2025 12:54

Despite Israel Katz retracting his statements on the Israeli army's continued presence in the Gaza Strip, Palestinians have described more ceasefire violations

Israel arrests citizen suspected of spying for Iran

https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-arrests-citizen-suspected-spying-iran

Published: December 25, 2025 12:36

Israeli authorities announced the arrest of an Israeli man on suspicion of committing security offences under the direction of Iranian intelligence

In first Christmas sermon, Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/first-christmas-sermon-pope-decries-conditions-palestinians-gaza

Published: December 25, 2025 11:57

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in war-torn Gaza, in his first Christmas sermon as head of the Catholic church on Thursday

Jordan launches airstrikes against smugglers in Syria's Suweida

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Published: December 25, 2025 11:46

Jordan has carried out airstrikes on a number of sites reportedly belonging to drug smugglers in Syria’s Suweida province, which is outside government control

Gaza's Holy Family Church marks Christmas after two-year pause

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Published: December 25, 2025 11:38

After more than two years of Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip, Christians in the enclave are attempting to restore the joy of the festive season.

Somalia's capital votes in first step to restoring universal suffrage

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Published: December 25, 2025 11:29

Residents of Mogadishu voted on Thursday in municipal elections meant to pave the way for Somalia's first direct national polls since 1969

Syrians mark Christmas amid economic hardship and security fears

https://www.newarab.com/features/syrians-mark-christmas-amid-economic-hardship-and-security-fears

Published: December 25, 2025 11:03

Syrian Christians share how Christmas 2025 is quieter, more spiritual, and shaped by economic hardship, with families and churches adapting traditions

Turkey detains 115 alleged IS members 'plotting attacks'

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Published: December 25, 2025 10:57

Some 115 alleged members of the Islamic State group suspected of planning attacks during the end of year holidays have been arrested in Turkey

Syria says detained senior IS official in Damascus

https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-says-detained-senior-official-damascus

Published: December 25, 2025 10:26

Syrian authorities have arrested a senior Islamic State group official in the Damascus region in a joint operation with a US-led international coalition

Slow progress in Morocco-Israel ties 5 years after normalisation

https://www.newarab.com/news/slow-progress-morocco-israel-ties-5-years-after-normalisation

Published: December 25, 2025 10:15

Five years after normalisation, Morocco-Israel ties have advanced slowly, constrained by the Gaza genocide and public rejection

Saudi Arabia urges Yemen separatists to cede seized territory

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Published: December 25, 2025 09:42

Saudi Arabia urged South Yemeni separatists to return territory seized recently, adding that it seeks to de-escalate tensions within the government camp

Israeli fire injures Palestinians, strikes reported across Gaza

https://www.newarab.com/news/israeli-fire-injures-palestinians-strikes-reported-across-gaza

Published: December 25, 2025 09:18

Israeli demolitions of residential areas and strikes in the Gaza Strip have continued despite a ceasefire agreement, ahead of a possible Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Banat al-Quds: Voices of Palestinian women rising through siege

https://www.newarab.com/features/banat-al-quds-voices-palestinian-women-rising-through-siege

Published: December 25, 2025 09:00

A pioneering Jerusalem women's choir is transforming song into resistance as they confront Israel's restrictions to carry their message worldwide

'We hold onto one another and keep fighting,' says wife of jailed Istanbul mayor

https://www.newarab.com/news/we-hold-one-another-and-keep-fighting-says-wife-jailed-istanbul-mayor

Published: December 25, 2025 03:58

The wife of jailed opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu expressed that she is disappointed about the lack of support, but will not lose hope.

Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win

https://www.newarab.com/news/diallo-and-mahrez-strike-afcon-ivory-coast-algeria-win

Published: December 25, 2025 03:33

Among the spectators in the Moroccan capital was France legend Zinedine Zidane, whose appearance drew large crowds and cheers.

Trump takes Christmas Eve shot at 'radical left scum'

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Published: December 25, 2025 03:21

In remarks made during Christmas Eve celebrations, Trump lashed out at the opposition and praised his own efforts.

Two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria return home on Christmas Eve

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Published: December 24, 2025 21:44

The guardsmen were killed in a 13 December ambush in Syria, and their remains have now been returned to the US.