Middle East

Netanyahu says stopping the Gaza war now is ‘not an option’

April 30, 2024Israel-Hamas war

As talks around a possible ceasefire in Gaza continue, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the Israeli military is still planning to launch a ground offensive into Rafah. But there are signs that negotiators are getting closer to a ceasefire deal.

Middle East’s First Female Photo Collective Focuses on Gender

March 24, 2018Arts, Culture & Media

Strait of Hormuz: 5 key facts

May 13, 2017Conflict

Strait of Hormuz Photos

May 13, 2017Conflict

US sells F-15s to Saudi Arabia, worth $30 billion

May 13, 2017Politics

US-based non-profits raided by Egyptian forces

May 13, 2017Politics

Seventeen pro-democracy and human rights NGOs were targeted as part of a widespread investigation by the Egyptian military.

New Red Sea island formed

May 13, 2017Lifestyle

A volcanic eruption has created a new island in the Red Sea between Yemen and Eritrea.

China: Overdue for a people’s revolt?

May 13, 2017Commentary

Opinion: Freedom is too strong to be held in check forever. Even in China.

Syria: Protesters clash with troops during Arab League’s stay

May 13, 2017Conflict

Despite the Arab League’s presence, Syrian troops reportedly fired into crowds of thousands of protesters.

Syria: Was Al Qaeda really to blame for the Damascus suicide bombings?

May 13, 2017Commentary

Syria blamed Al Qaeda for twin suicide bombings in Damascus — an unlikely story.

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Historic flight between Israel and the UAE lands in Abu Dhabi