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Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills 15, including 12 soldiers
https://www.newarab.com/news/suicide-bombing-pakistan-kills-15-including-12-soldiers
Published: July 24, 2026 18:43
The attack which killed 15 people happened overnight between Thursday and Friday in the Tank district near the Afghan border.
US nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia sparks proliferation concerns
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-nuclear-deal-saudi-arabia-sparks-proliferation-concerns
Published: July 24, 2026 18:13
Experts have raised concerns over the double standards the US is potentially exercising over a Saudi nuclear deal that could lead to proliferation.
Met reverses decision on Britons fighting for Israel probe
https://www.newarab.com/news/met-reverses-decision-britons-fighting-israel-probe
Published: July 24, 2026 16:53
This comes after legal organisations filed a referral in August 2025 over 10 UK nationals who allegedly committed war crimes in Gaza
Hegseth tasked with mapping out 'Egypt-Gaza border tunnels'
https://www.newarab.com/news/hegseth-tasked-mapping-out-egypt-gaza-border-tunnels
Published: July 24, 2026 16:44
The US House of Representatives has directed US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to prepare a report on tunnels along the Egypt-Gaza border.
Japanese Red Army militant Kozo Okamoto dies in Lebanon
https://www.newarab.com/news/japanese-red-army-militant-kozo-okamoto-dies-lebanon
Published: July 24, 2026 16:38
Kozo Okamoto, a member of the Japanese Red Army who carried out the 1972 Lod Airport attack has died in Beirut aged 78, the PFLP announced.
Streeting appointment tests Burnham's Gaza promises
https://www.newarab.com/news/streeting-appointment-tests-burnhams-gaza-promises
Published: July 24, 2026 16:22
Wes Streeting's defence appointment raises questions over whether Andy Burnham's government will change Britain's approach to Israel and Gaza.
El-Obeid: Women face drone attacks and rape when fetching water
https://www.newarab.com/news/el-obeid-women-face-drone-attacks-and-rape-when-fetching-water
Published: July 24, 2026 16:08
Sudanese women are exposed to several forms of sexual violence in El-Obeid, while attempting to access water in the besieged city.
Gulf data centres targeted by Iran amid fears for AI economy
https://www.newarab.com/news/gulf-data-centres-targeted-iran-amid-fears-ai-economy
Published: July 24, 2026 14:51
Iran's reported targeting of AWS infrastructure in Bahrain raises concerns over Gulf data centre investments, digital security and AI ambitions.
Norwegian FA to consider Infantino ethics complaint
https://www.newarab.com/news/norwegian-fa-consider-infantino-ethics-complaint
Published: July 24, 2026 13:46
Norway’s football federation is considering an ethics complaint to FIFA after it suspended Balogun’s World Cup ban following reported intervention by Trump.
India student protests: Young activists defy police crackdown
https://www.newarab.com/features/india-student-protests-young-activists-defy-police-crackdown
Published: July 24, 2026 13:26
We speak to students on the frontlines of India's Gen Z-led Cockroach protests as they defy police crackdowns over the NEET scandal, jobs and democratic rights
Iran strikes Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain amid US attacks
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-strikes-jordan-kuwait-bahrain-amid-us-attacks
Published: July 24, 2026 13:22
Iranian attacks were reported across Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait on Friday as US President Trump threatened a "massive attack" against the Islamic Republic.
How FrostedJake turns viral TikTok ballads into political satire
https://www.newarab.com/features/how-frostedjake-turns-viral-tiktok-ballads-political-satire
Published: July 24, 2026 13:13
The New Arab Meets: TikTok and Instagram balladist Jake Schroeder, who has built a cult following among Arab, South Asian and Muslim fans
Deposed Turkish opp leader forms New Party to challenge Erdogan
https://www.newarab.com/news/deposed-turkish-opp-leader-forms-new-party-challenge-erdogan
Published: July 24, 2026 12:40
Ozgur Ozel and 90 lawmakers quit Turkey’s main opposition CHP to form a new party in a move his supporters say reflects a broader crackdown on the opposition.
Karim Khan faces historic ICC vote amid misconduct allegations
https://www.newarab.com/news/karim-khan-faces-historic-icc-vote-amid-misconduct-allegations
Published: July 24, 2026 12:37
The historic ICC vote over sexual misconduct allegations comes as the court faces pressure from the US and Israel over its case against Benjamin Netanyahu
Which airlines have suspended or cancelled Middle East flights?
https://www.newarab.com/news/which-airlines-have-suspended-or-cancelled-middle-east-flights
Published: July 24, 2026 12:02
With intermittent airspace closures and an increased probability of the Iran-US conflict escalating, airlines are once again stopping flights to the region
Fears for Palestinians after settlers kill 4 in West Bank town
https://www.newarab.com/news/fears-palestinians-after-settlers-kill-4-west-bank-town
Published: July 24, 2026 11:46
Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tell as soldiers looked on and extremist ministers called for more violence
Guterres to visit Syria, first such trip by UN chief since 2009
https://www.newarab.com/news/guterres-visit-syria-first-such-trip-un-chief-2009
Published: July 24, 2026 11:29
Guterres's first visit to post-Assad Syria will test the UN's ability to back a fragile transition amid ongoing humanitarian challenges and Israeli attacks
Israel turns to AI as US public support continues to collapse
https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-turns-ai-us-public-support-continues-collapse
Published: July 24, 2026 10:42
Israel has launched a multimillion-dollar AI-powered influence campaign targeting Americans amid increasingly negatively views of it in the US
Israel’s settlement orgy
https://www.newarab.com/graphic-truth/israels-settlement-orgy
Published: July 24, 2026 10:37
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
This is how Trump is trying to shape the 2026 midterms
https://www.newarab.com/news/how-trump-trying-shape-2026-midterms
Published: July 24, 2026 10:30
Since returning to office in 2025, US President Donald Trump has been taking steps to tilt the 2026 midterms in the Republicans' favour.
UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage
https://www.newarab.com/news/unesco-adds-west-bank-site-lebanese-castles-world-heritage
Published: July 24, 2026 10:23
Sebastia's nomination, first submitted by the Palestinian delegation to UNESCO in 2012, argued that World Heritage status was needed to help preserve the site.
A look into new UK ministers and their stances on Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/news/look-new-uk-ministers-and-their-stances-gaza
Published: July 24, 2026 10:22
As Andy Burnham dismisses ministers loyal to Keir Starmer and appoints new ones, The New Arab looks at their stances on Gaza and Israel's ongoing war
UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-urges-evacuation-6000-sailors-stranded-hormuz
Published: July 24, 2026 10:11
The International Maritime Organisation has said there are at least 6,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels who are stranded in the strait, unable to evacuate.
Rebuilding Gaza to cost seven times more than all previous wars
https://www.newarab.com/news/rebuilding-gaza-cost-seven-times-more-all-previous-wars
Published: July 24, 2026 07:52
In a new report co-written with Palestinian groups, Oxfam says the reconstruction of Gaza will cost at least $71.4 billion
Trump role in World Cup pushes Norway to FIFA ethics complaint
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-role-world-cup-pushes-norway-fifa-ethics-complaint
Published: July 24, 2026 07:46
The Norway soccer federation said Thursday its board of directors will consider filing the complaint at its next meeting, likely on 6 August.
Economic crisis for occupied West Bank as Israel threatens banks
https://www.newarab.com/news/economic-crisis-occupied-west-bank-israel-threatens-banks
Published: July 24, 2026 07:32
Palestinian economist Samir Abu Mudallala told The New Arab that the situation is "the most serious threat facing the Palestinian economy in years."
Despite Turkish mediation, Somalia talks stalls
https://www.newarab.com/news/despite-turkish-mediation-somalia-talks-stalls
Published: July 24, 2026 07:15
Talks between Somalia's government and opposition ended without agreement as Puntland and Jubaland withdrew, despite ongoing Turkish mediation efforts.
After night of strikes on Iran, Trump warns of 'massive attack'
https://www.newarab.com/news/after-night-strikes-iran-trump-warns-massive-attack
Published: July 24, 2026 06:30
After conducting a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling an official return to all-out war.
Asking if Israel has a right to exist? Germany may now jail you
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/asking-if-israel-has-right-exist-germany-may-now-jail-you
Published: July 24, 2026 06:00
By criminalising denial of Israel's 'right to exist', Germany is dangerously eroding free speech in the name of fighting antisemitism, writes Hebh Jamal.
US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as war escalates
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-launches-13th-night-strikes-iran-war-escalates
Published: July 24, 2026 00:01
Iranian media reported explosions across several areas of the country, including multiple explosions in Ahvaz
UN rights chief Turk faces opposition to new term
https://www.newarab.com/news/un-rights-chief-turk-faces-opposition-new-term
Published: July 23, 2026 21:49
UN documents showed he was proposed for another term until October 2030 by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Congress votes on Trump's Iran war powers as House, Senate split
https://www.newarab.com/news/congress-votes-trumps-iran-war-powers-house-senate-split
Published: July 23, 2026 21:01
Lawmakers have passed similar resolutions repeatedly since the US and Israel began striking Iran on 28 February
PA must end torture and unlawful West Bank detentions, UN warns
https://www.newarab.com/news/pa-must-end-torture-and-unlawful-west-bank-detentions-un-warns
Published: July 23, 2026 19:32
The UN has urged the Palestinian Authority to end torture and arbitrary detention in the occupied West Bank, citing reports of abuse and unlawful imprisonment.
Tunisia: Kais Saied critics 'suffocating' in sweltering prisons
https://www.newarab.com/news/tunisia-kais-saied-critics-suffocating-sweltering-prisons
Published: July 23, 2026 19:25
The high-profile opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi fainted in Tunisia's Mornaguia Prison, amid overcrowding and sweltering temperatures.
One UK mosque attacked every 5 days as security funding stalls
https://www.newarab.com/news/one-uk-mosque-attacked-every-5-days-security-funding-stalls
Published: July 23, 2026 19:04
The UK is witnessing a 'steady rise' in attacks on mosques, with the worship houses facing serious obstacles to obtaining government security funding.
What Trump's Saudi nuclear deal means for Israel normalisation
https://www.newarab.com/news/what-trumps-saudi-nuclear-deal-means-israel-normalisation
Published: July 23, 2026 17:50
The New Arab takes a look at the nuclear deal struck by Riyadh and Washington, its implications for the region, and the Saudi-Washington relationship.
Food security in Gaza improves but remains fragile: UN
https://www.newarab.com/news/food-security-gaza-improves-remains-fragile-un
Published: July 23, 2026 17:37
The UN's aid chief, Tom Fletcher, called last month for the opening of all crossing points into Gaza and the immediate lifting of Israeli restrictions
'Sadistic move': Israel begins digging crocodile prison trenches
https://www.newarab.com/news/sadistic-move-israel-begins-digging-crocodile-prison-trenches
Published: July 23, 2026 17:33
Israel has begun digging crocodile-filled trenches around Ketziot prison, as Human Rights Watch and Palestinian rights advocates condemn the move.
Inside Egypt's new constitution debate and Sisi's future
https://www.newarab.com/news/inside-egypts-new-constitution-debate-and-sisis-future
Published: July 23, 2026 17:01
Fresh calls by Egyptian establishment figures for a new constitution raise questions over whether Cairo is preparing for a post-2030 political order.
Joint TNA, ActionAid UK panel spotlights Lebanon's neglect
https://www.newarab.com/news/joint-tna-actionaid-uk-panel-spotlights-lebanons-neglect
Published: July 23, 2026 16:35
Speakers at a London panel hosted by The New Arab and ActionAid UK have warned Lebanon's overlapping crises are being overlooked despite years of conflict.
30 Moroccan officers enter Gaza to prepare for force deployment
https://www.newarab.com/news/30-moroccan-officers-enter-gaza-prepare-force-deployment
Published: July 23, 2026 16:18
Moroccan officers have entered the Gaza Strip in order to prepare for the entry of a multinational force
Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis
https://www.newarab.com/news/iran-flew-irgc-commanders-missile-gear-yemens-houthis
Published: July 23, 2026 16:17
The deployment offers fresh evidence of Iran's efforts to bolster the Houthis, who have been in a civil war in Yemen for over a decade.
Mahrajan: The long-overdue Arabic music festival London needed
https://www.newarab.com/features/mahrajan-long-overdue-arabic-music-festival-london-needed
Published: July 23, 2026 15:53
The UK's first Arabic music festival, Mahrajan, arrives in London with a landmark line-up showcasing SWANA talent and celebrating the diversity of Arabic sounds
Tunisia hit by protests as blackouts continue in 50C heatwave
https://www.newarab.com/news/tunisia-hit-protests-blackouts-continue-50c-heatwave
Published: July 23, 2026 15:47
Tunisians have taken to the streets of the country's cities as power cuts continue to disrupt daily life in the North African country.
How Love Island's Jasmine MĂĽller became UKLFI's latest target
https://www.newarab.com/news/how-love-islands-jasmine-muller-became-uklfis-latest-target
Published: July 23, 2026 15:37
The pro-Israel legal group claimed Jasmine Müller’s pro-Palestine social media content could normalise hostility toward supporters of Israel.
The struggle for Suweida's future: A test for Syria's transition
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/struggle-suweidas-future-test-syrias-transition
Published: July 23, 2026 15:08
In-Depth: A year after the massacres in Suweida, distrust between Damascus and the Druze community has hardened, with no clear path forward for the province
Tug of Drones in the Gulf
https://www.newarab.com/graphic-truth/tug-drones-gulf
Published: July 23, 2026 14:47
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
Trump: Saudi nuclear deal conditioned on relations with Israel
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-saudi-nuclear-deal-conditioned-relations-israel
Published: July 23, 2026 14:47
Following reports of a US-Saudi nuclear deal, Trump said that a deal would be conditioned on joining the Abraham Accords and normalising relations with Israel
Bashar Alhroub's Resurrection arrives at London's P21 gallery
https://www.newarab.com/features/bashar-alhroubs-resurrection-arrives-londons-p21-gallery
Published: July 23, 2026 14:44
We speak to Palestinian artist Bashar Alhroub about how grief, memory and resistance shaped 'Resurrection', his new exhibition at London's P21 Gallery
Palestinian alliance launches to challenge PA election reforms
https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinian-alliance-launches-challenge-pa-election-reforms
Published: July 23, 2026 14:27
A new Palestinian opposition alliance has rejected proposed election law changes, warning they would undermine democracy ahead of November's vote.
A bright future? The World Cup's legacy for Arab football
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/bright-future-world-cups-legacy-arab-football
Published: July 23, 2026 14:17
In-Depth: The Arab world sent a record eight teams to the World Cup, but their mixed fortunes reveal the long road ahead to building lasting football power
The migrant chefs keeping food traditions alive in the UK
https://www.newarab.com/features/migrant-chefs-keeping-food-traditions-alive-uk
Published: July 23, 2026 14:08
In a London kitchen, migrant and refugee women are sharing recipes from home, using food to preserve culture, celebrate identity and create new connections
Ben-Gvir joins mass storming of Al-Aqsa compound on Tisha B'Av
https://www.newarab.com/news/ben-gvir-joins-mass-storming-al-aqsa-compound-tisha-bav
Published: July 23, 2026 13:56
Israeli police allowed unprecedented Jewish prayer across Al-Aqsa during Tisha B'Av, marking the biggest erosion of the site's status quo since 1967.
Iraq PM Zaidi visits Tehran as Baghdad balances US and Iran ties
https://www.newarab.com/news/iraq-pm-zaidi-visits-tehran-baghdad-balances-us-and-iran-ties
Published: July 23, 2026 12:54
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi visited Tehran as Baghdad balanced ties with Washington and Tehran, while Iran dismissed claims he carried a US message.
UK withdraws remaining British diplomats from Iran
https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-withdraws-remaining-british-diplomats-iran
Published: July 23, 2026 12:41
"Due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely," the Foreign Office said.
Why Iran won’t change
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/why-iran-wont-change
Published: July 23, 2026 12:39
The US and Israel were wrong to expect the regime to change its behavior, let alone be brought down by the Iranian people, writes Pegah Banihashemi.
How Israeli settlers displaced families in West Bank's Jalud
https://www.newarab.com/news/how-israeli-settlers-displaced-families-west-banks-jalud
Published: July 23, 2026 12:24
"More than 50 armed settlers gathered during the latest attack on the Al-Tubasi family to force them from their homes, while the occupation army watched..."
US strikes Iran-Iraq border in latest hit on civilian structure
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-strikes-iran-iraq-border-latest-hit-civilian-structure
Published: July 23, 2026 12:14
Twelve days into the renewed US assault on Iran, Tehran has accused Washington of targeting the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq, killing two people.
UK Islington Council weighs divestment from Israel-linked firms
https://www.newarab.com/news/uk-islington-council-weighs-divestment-israel-linked-firms
Published: July 23, 2026 12:11
Over 80% of Islington pension fund members backed divesting from Palantir and firms linked to human rights abuses, putting the council on course for a UK first.
At last, the Church of England listens to Palestinian Christians
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/last-church-england-listens-palestinian-christians
Published: July 23, 2026 12:03
The backlash against the Church of England's modest support for Palestine exposes how interfaith work has been weaponised to shield Israel from accountability.
EU approves Saudi-led bid for video game giant Electronic Arts
https://www.newarab.com/news/eu-approves-saudi-led-bid-video-game-giant-electronic-arts
Published: July 23, 2026 11:28
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund leads the consortium for the deal, including US investment firms, as well as Jared Kushner.
How did MENA teams fare in FIFA's latest world rankings?
https://www.newarab.com/news/how-did-mena-teams-fare-fifas-latest-world-rankings
Published: July 23, 2026 11:19
The New Arab takes a look at which MENA teams have gone up, and who has plummeted in the FIFA rankings now that the World Cup has ended.
ICC drops case against Darfur militia leader Abdallah Banda
https://www.newarab.com/news/icc-drops-case-against-darfur-militia-leader-abdallah-banda
Published: July 23, 2026 11:07
The judges said the withdrawal of the charges and the termination of the case does not prevent prosecutors from bringing a similar case against Banda later.
QatarEnergy prepares to extend force majeure to mid-October
https://www.newarab.com/news/qatarenergy-prepares-extend-force-majeure-mid-october
Published: July 23, 2026 08:13
QatarEnergy is readying to extend force majeure on liquefied natural gas shipments through mid-October, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Houthis hit two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea
https://www.newarab.com/news/houthis-hit-two-saudi-oil-tankers-red-sea
Published: July 23, 2026 07:46
The Houthi attack in the Red Sea threatened to open a new front in a war that has roiled the global economy, increasing prices for fuel and other goods.
Greece to buy $4 billion air defence system from Israel
https://www.newarab.com/news/greece-buy-4-billion-air-defence-system-israel
Published: July 23, 2026 07:25
Greece spends nearly 3.5% of gross domestic product on defence, a higher proportion than many fellow NATO countries, due to its ongoing dispute with Turkey.
EasyJet says profits nosedive due to US-Israeli war on Iran
https://www.newarab.com/news/easyjet-says-profits-nosedive-due-us-israeli-war-iran
Published: July 23, 2026 07:13
Profit before tax fell 70 percent to ÂŁ85 million ($114 million) in the three months to the end of June, compared to a year earlier, EasyJet said in a statement.
What is India's 'Cockroach' movement?
https://www.newarab.com/news/what-indias-cockroach-movement
Published: July 23, 2026 07:05
India's Cockroach Movement changes tactics after clashes with police, as protesters demand education reforms and resignations from government officials.
Medical officials in Gaza warn of massive rise in miscarriages
https://www.newarab.com/news/medical-officials-gaza-warn-massive-rise-miscarriages
Published: July 23, 2026 06:58
Nearly 4,000 miscarriages were recorded in the Gaza Strip during the first half of this year, according to Palestinian health officials.
As US strikes, Iran and Houthis tighten grip on Hormuz, Red Sea
https://www.newarab.com/news/us-strikes-iran-and-houthis-tighten-grip-hormuz-red-sea
Published: July 23, 2026 06:25
Fighting persists for a 12th consecutive night, with the arena of war expanding to the Red Sea and pushing the price of oil to $96.
Syria begins preliminary consultations on draft media law
https://www.newarab.com/news/syria-begins-preliminary-consultations-draft-media-law
Published: July 22, 2026 17:27
The Syrian Journalists Association called the move a "positive step" in the development of Syria's media environment.
Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline advances, but security risks remain
https://www.newarab.com/news/morocco-nigeria-gas-pipeline-advances-security-risks-remain
Published: July 22, 2026 16:59
Although authorities have said the route would avoid some of the Sahel’s riskiest areas, some of the countries have faced growing security concerns.
Do Genocides Have An Ending?: A doctor's diary from Gaza
https://www.newarab.com/features/do-genocides-have-ending-doctors-diary-gaza
Published: July 22, 2026 16:31
Book Club: Dr Ali Tahrawi's 'Do Genocides Have An Ending?' bears witness to life inside Gaza's hospitals revealing the human cost of war through a doctor's eyes
Malaysia defiant as US lawmakers target Israel entry ban
https://www.newarab.com/news/malaysia-defiant-us-lawmakers-target-israel-entry-ban
Published: July 22, 2026 16:16
Malaysia's PM has said his country is 'free to voice opinions' and will continue its to bar Israelis, after US lawmakers called for pressure over the matter.
Egypt in talks with energy majors for multi-year LNG supply deal, sources say
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-talks-energy-majors-multi-year-lng-supply-deal-sources-say
Published: July 22, 2026 15:58
The talks come as Egypt's domestic production struggles to keep pace with rising demand and as global LNG markets remain tight amid the Iran conflict.
The bloody legacy of Lindsey Graham in the Middle East
https://www.newarab.com/opinion/bloody-legacy-lindsey-graham-middle-east
Published: July 22, 2026 15:55
From Iraq and Iran to Lebanon and Gaza, Lindsey Graham's record in the Middle East was defined by support for US wars and Israel, writes Hossam el-Hamalawy.
Israel and War in the Gulf: Don’t Worry Be Happy
https://www.newarab.com/graphic-truth/israel-and-war-gulf-dont-worry-be-happy
Published: July 22, 2026 15:55
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
Yemen tightens security as oil exports resume, STC plan protests
https://www.newarab.com/news/yemen-tightens-security-oil-exports-resume-stc-plan-protests
Published: July 22, 2026 15:49
Authorities have tightened security in Hadramout as the country prepares to resume oil exports amid tensions with the Houthis and the STC separatist group.
'A profound tragedy': Protests in Italy over Moroccan's death
https://www.newarab.com/news/profound-tragedy-protests-italy-over-moroccans-death
Published: July 22, 2026 15:30
The Moroccan community in Italy has expressed sadness over the death of Aberrahim Fakir, as family and Bologna calls for justice.
Morocco NGO alarmed over jailed W.Sahara activist's hunger strike
https://www.newarab.com/news/morocco-ngo-alarmed-over-jailed-wsahara-activists-hunger-strike
Published: July 22, 2026 15:26
A jailed Western Sahara activist has been on hunger strike for over 40 days, triggering concerns over his health and calls for his freedom.
Trump vows tit-for-tat strikes on Iran power plants
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-vows-tit-tat-strikes-iran-power-plants
Published: July 22, 2026 15:19
Trump said that Iranian facilities located next to, or in the capital city of Tehran would not be spared.
Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on 4 August
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanon-israel-hold-next-talks-italy-4-august
Published: July 22, 2026 15:08
The planned meeting comes as both countries begin implementing a plan for Israeli withdrawals and Lebanese army deployments in southern Lebanon.
Algeria launches digital map of colonial environmental crimes
https://www.newarab.com/news/algeria-launches-digital-map-colonial-environmental-crimes
Published: July 22, 2026 14:44
Authorities say the project could help preserve national memory and support efforts to establish France’s responsibility for colonial-era environmental damage.
Trump threatens to destroy, bomb vital Iranian power plants
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-threatens-destroy-bomb-vital-iranian-power-plants
Published: July 22, 2026 14:40
Trump has threatened to bomb and destroy critical Iranian infrastructure, including power plants, every time Tehran targets ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The kingmaker paradox: Palestinian parties and Israel's election
https://www.newarab.com/analysis/kingmaker-paradox-palestinian-parties-and-israels-election
Published: July 22, 2026 14:38
Analysis: Palestinian parties could hold the balance of power in Israel's election, but will they choose to join a coalition - and be accepted as partners?
Morocco to host first Gaza multinational force drills: reports
https://www.newarab.com/news/morocco-host-first-gaza-multinational-force-drills-reports
Published: July 22, 2026 14:06
Morocco is reportedly preparing to host the first drills for a multinational force expected to deploy to Gaza under a US-backed post-war plan.
The invisible deaths of migrants haunt Tunisia's coastline
https://www.newarab.com/news/invisible-deaths-migrants-haunt-tunisias-coastline
Published: July 22, 2026 12:51
The head of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, Mustapha Abdelkabir, estimated that around 10,000 Tunisian migrants have gone missing at sea since 2011.
Trump gives Aoun no commitment on Israel withdrawal from Lebanon
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-gives-aoun-no-commitment-israel-withdrawal-lebanon
Published: July 22, 2026 12:19
Joseph Aoun left Washington with renewed US backing for Lebanon but no firm commitment to secure Israel's withdrawal from the south.
Pro-Israel activists writhe over Ms. Rachel post on army funding
https://www.newarab.com/news/pro-israel-activists-writhe-over-ms-rachel-post-army-funding
Published: July 22, 2026 11:11
Ms. Rachel has been targeted by another round of attacks by pro-Israel activists after speaking against funding the Israeli military.
Amid declining popularity, AIPAC forced underground in midterms
https://www.newarab.com/news/amid-declining-popularity-aipac-forced-underground-midterms
Published: July 22, 2026 10:00
"They're desperate. They're dying, and they're trying to stay relevant," Mirvette Judeh, president of the Arab American Caucus of California, told The New Arab.
Who enabled Israel's genocide? Norman Finkelstein answers
https://www.newarab.com/features/who-enabled-israels-genocide-norman-finkelstein-answers
Published: July 22, 2026 09:48
Book Club: 'Gaza's Gravediggers' argues that international institutions and rights groups failed to classify Israel's genocide in Gaza, exposing complicity
Lebanese court sentences Dr Food to life with labour in absentia
https://www.newarab.com/news/lebanese-court-sentences-dr-food-life-labour-absentia
Published: July 22, 2026 09:41
The "Dr Food" case began in 2023, when 16 pieces of cannabis resin in the form of rectangular blocks, wrapped in nylon and inside 'Dr Food' chocolate boxes.
WHO Lebanon chief to TNA on toll of Israel's war on healthcare
https://www.newarab.com/news/who-lebanon-chief-tna-toll-israels-war-healthcare
Published: July 22, 2026 09:34
WHO Lebanon chief Dr Abdinasir Abubakar reflects on Israel's war, attacks on healthcare and the resilience of Lebanon's fragile health system.
Thousands in Sudan are facing life and death sentences
https://www.newarab.com/news/thousands-sudan-are-facing-life-and-death-sentences
Published: July 22, 2026 09:22
“We have documented the names of more than 2,000 people who had been tried by the end of last year, but the real number is certainly higher."
War-hit Dubai offers discounts to residents bringing in tourists
https://www.newarab.com/news/war-hit-dubai-offers-discounts-residents-bringing-tourists
Published: July 22, 2026 08:34
Although the UAE has so far not been hit in the latest round of US-Iran escalation, the war that erupted in February shattered its image as a stable haven.
After Rahul Gandhi detained, India's 'Cockroach' vows to persist
https://www.newarab.com/news/after-rahul-gandhi-detained-indias-cockroach-vows-persist
Published: July 22, 2026 08:20
Hundreds of protesters remained camped at the Jantar Mantar protest site on Tuesday, many of them calling for changes to the education system.
Egypt, Sudan brace for crisis as Ethiopia tightens GERD flows
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-sudan-brace-crisis-ethiopia-tightens-gerd-flows
Published: July 22, 2026 07:55
On 19 July, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty described his country's water security as an "existential issue".
Mamdani says NYC can't arrest war criminal Netanyahu
https://www.newarab.com/news/mamdani-says-nyc-cant-arrest-war-criminal-netanyahu
Published: July 22, 2026 07:36
"I want to be equally clear, Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large," he said.
Everything we know about the first pilot zones in south Lebanon
https://www.newarab.com/news/everything-we-know-about-first-pilot-zones-south-lebanon
Published: July 22, 2026 07:24
The US has launched the first pilot zones in south Lebanon, but security concerns and Israeli military activity raise doubts over their implementation.
Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal with uranium enrichment
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-approves-saudi-nuclear-deal-uranium-enrichment
Published: July 22, 2026 06:53
A provision in the deal, which would last 30 years, would have US companies build a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia if warranted.
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