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Politics
The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
News
Mali’s Tuareg separatists have announced their withdrawal from Kidal, a key city captured earlier this year, amid ongoing military operations by the country’s armed forces.
News
Armed Israeli settlers on Tuesday beat an AFP photographer, leaving him requiring hospital treatment, as he covered ongoing violence by settlers against West Bank olive farmers. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, a veteran photographer for the international news agency in the Palestinian territory, had tried to rush into a car for safety but two men tackled him down and clobbered him with their rifle butts, according to witnesses, his family and fellow journalists.
News
Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades.
News
The genocide has killed many and left the rest broken. For us, survivors, recovery is not on the horizon.
News
More than a century after promising the Jewish people a national home in Palestine, the document's fundamental contradiction has become inescapable
Politics
King Mohammed VI made an unprecedented move by appointing the first woman to become prime minister, but the public is sceptical that this represents change.
Business
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman says capacity restored after major attack last month.
News
Since October 2023, Palestinian prisoners' organizations report that 92 prisoners have died in Israeli jails, representing 28% of all Palestinian prisoner deaths since 1967. Advocacy groups highlight that many detainees' fates are still unclear, as Israeli authorities continue to withhold information, while around 9,300 prisoners from the West Bank and East Jerusalem currently remain incarcerated, many without charges.
Technology
Technology and artificial intelligence are tools that will not replace classroom interactions, says Sarah Al Amiri
News
A fragile peace deal, an alliance of former enemies and deepening rivalries with neighbouring states have brought fighting back to the north
Politics
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
News
Trio accused of carrying out surveillance on Iran International
Business
First upgraded double-decker due to enter service in coming months, airline chief Sean Doyle says
Lifestyle
Dubai’s position as an international aviation hub could also give Finnish passengers easier access to destinations beyond the UAE, including across Asia and Africa
News
Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Thursday morning over some coastal and internal areas
Health
Health Ministry records rise in respiratory cases, urges vaccination
Politics
California leaders condemn Trump’s remarks about possible attacks on US cities California political leaders on Tuesday condemned President Donald Trump after he said Iran could “take out” US cities including Los Angeles and San Diego, describing the remarks as dangerous and unacceptable. Speaking at a political rally on Monday, Trump was discussing the economic costs of war when he said: “It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a…
Politics
Saudi Arabia launches national campaign to conserve water
News
Now in their third week, the protests have grown.
News
Saudi Arabia facilitates family entry for skilled workers
News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the need to protect humanitarian and relief personnel
Business
Paramount has completed an $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, as its owner Skydance creates a new entertainment behemoth. Billionaire David Ellison's hostile takeover bid defeated rival efforts from Netflix.
Politics
The White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stop Tehran getting nuclear weapons. "It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," Trump said.
News
Israeli intelligence assessments indicate that Hamas remains active, with the group estimated to have about 30,000 armed fighters, roughly the same as its estimated strength before the attack.
Business
SAB marks 100 years with 100 homes for disabled people
News
Gulf oil flows surge despite escalating ship attacks in the critical Strait of Hormuz energy corridor.
Politics
They are exposing the transactional foundations of Pax Americana in the region
News
Beirut-based Guardian correspondent Will Christou explains how NGO investigations show Israel killed the journalist after a sustained attack by Israeli forces
Politics
Acclaimed Indian author talks to Al Jazeera on the Gen Z-led protests and allegations of vote theft by Modi government.
Health
Dozens of people have been quarantined over a suspected case of the plague in Russia’s Siberia.
News
Ankara aims to send additional personnel, pilots and aircraft to help protect Saudi infrastructure in the coming weeks, with further deployments subject to parliamentary approval
Business
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) increased by 1.05% to close at 10,589.95, with a trading volume of around 189.1 million shares worth over SR4.15 billion. The parallel market Nomu also saw gains, rising 1.55% to close at 21,736.43, fueled by significant advances from companies like Saudi Enaya Cooperative Insurance and Watani Iron Steel.
News
Six people were killed in a helicopter crash east of the capital Harare
Politics
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont fled Spain in 2017 after launching an independence bid. The court's decision means he can return home without fear of arrest after almost a decade in exile.
News
Iran has sought to impose its control over the vital shipping lane since the start of the war, occasionally striking ships accused of failing to coordinate with its authorities
News
In the 1970s, it was the UN which defined Zionism as racism. Today it's the Green Party of England and Wales
Politics
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the significance of the Parthenon Marbles’ return in discussions about EU-UK relations. Talks with the British Museum have stalled, prompting calls for renewed dialogue.
Politics
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s focus on national security is at risk as critics argue he has failed to protect Israel effectively. As the Israeli elections approach, security issues could impact his campaign.
Business
The UAE’s growing digital-asset ecosystem is opening up new possibilities for tokenised gold, stablecoins and cross-border financial services
Science
Worker at plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances
News
WATCH: Podcast by Jasim Al-Azzawi with Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt: Is the US Strategy of Attrition Ill-Suited to Defeat Iran?
News
Yemen’s government said on Tuesday that its forces are inflicting “heavy losses in personnel and equipment” on Houthi fighters during clashes in southern Taiz.
News
As more women in Iran reject rules on wearing hijab headscarves, hardliners are shifting focus from "morality police" street enforcement towards social pressure in workplaces, services and businesses.
Politics
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has set the legislative polls for 28 November. If they take place, it would mark the first such vote in two decades.
Science
Eleven years after catastrophic fires prompted promises of tougher action, Southeast Asia is again choking on transboundary haze, raising questions about whether the region has learned the lessons of 2015.
