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Veteran Palestinian journalist arrested by Israeli forces
A veteran Palestinian journalist was arrested by Israel's forces in an aggressive raid on his home in Bethlehem, occupied West Bank, on the morning of July 7th, Middle East Eye...
Al-Aqsa mosque continues to be stormed by Israeli settlers
Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied Jerusalem has again been stormed by Israeli settlers who were protected by occupation forces, Middle East Eye via Al Jazeera reported on July 8th. Observers said...
Gaza aid group proposed camps to “deradicalise” Palestinians
The US-endorsed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has proposed the formation of camps in the Gaza Strip to "deradicalise" Palestinians, Middle East Eye via Reuters reported on July 7th. The idea...
Iranian president criticised for “soft” position on US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian faced criticism on July 8th after expressing support for reviving negotiations with the US, with critics claiming he has been "too soft", following the recent attacks...
Israeli experts: Hamas used sexual violence to conduct genocide
A group of Israeli legal and gender experts have claimed that Hamas used sexual violence as part of its "genocidal strategy" for a 2023 assault on Israel, the BBC reported...
UAE rescues 22 from ship following Red Sea Attack
UAE officials have confirmed the rescue of the crew aboard the Houthi-attacked vessel, which was attacked in the Red Sea, The National via Reuters reported on July 7th. The attack...
Israel launches strikes on Yemen ports and power plant
The Israeli military confirmed on July 7th it had carried out strikes on three Yemeni ports and a power plant, marking the first Israeli attack on Yemen in nearly a...
Oil giants returning to Libya after over a decades suspension
Shell and BP, two major oil corporations, have announced that they will reopen their offices in Libya’s capital before the end of 2025 after several years of suspension, according to...
Oil tanker explosion off Libyan coast caused by external source
The Greek shipping company TMS Tankers has revealed that the mysterious explosion that hit an oil tanker leaving Libya on June 27th was caused by an external source, an unidentified...
Geopolitics
Graft
Corruption trial hearings postponed for Israel’s Netanyahu
Following a request from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a Jerusalem court partly agreed to postpone his corruption trial hearings, Radio France Internationale reported on...
Turkish authorities continue crackdown on the country’s opposition
Five elected mayors have been suspended by Turkish authorities as the crackdown on the country's opposition continues. According to AP News, the suspended mayors represent...
Senegal’s anti-corruption crusade bags another ex-Minister
Senegal’s anti-corruption crusade is gaining momentum, with the country’s entrenched elites increasingly under fire. As President Bassirou Faye, makes good on his campaign promises, critics...
Mauritania’s former president jailed for corruption
Mauritania’s former president has been jailed for 15 years and fined three million dollars on charges of corruption. The move may mark a pivotal shift...
Spy Chief Disputes Netanyahu Dismissal
Israeli Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar has submitted a scathing affidavit to the Supreme Court. He claims Netanyahu tried to dismiss him after he refused...
Politics
UK reestablishes diplomacy with Syria
The UK reestablished diplomatic ties with Syria as the British Foreign Secretary visited the country, marking the first UK ministerial visit since 2014, the BBC...
Chad’s opposition leader appeals to Macron following arrest
Chad’s former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, has appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron for support after spending two months in pre-trial detention,...
World leaders assemble for a BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro
Leaders of the growing BRICS group are meeting in Rio de Janeiro on July 7th, and are set to discuss what they consider an insidious...
US hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament plan
US special envoy Thomas Barrack said he was "unbelievably satisfied" with Lebanon’s response to a US proposal aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s military wing, The New...
Libya: Tripoli government and armed militia on the brink of war
The Prime Minister of Tripoli's Government of National Unity called for the Special Deterrence Force to relinquish control of Mitiga airport and prison in an...
US diplomat calls for self-determination referendum in Western Sahara
US diplomat and former national security advisor, John Bolton reiterated his conviction that a self-determination referendum in Western Sahara remains the only solution to resolve...
Tabloid
Moroccan human rights activist arrested one year after royal pardon
As international scrutiny on Morocco’s crackdown on critics mounts, the kingdom has tried to recast its tarnished reputation. However, the arrest of a prominent human...
Algerian football star arrested at Paris airport after in-flight altercation
Algerian footballer, Youcef Belaïli was briefly detained at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport following an incident on board his flight, as reported by MSN on...
Kiss scene filmed in Morocco sparks outcry over moral decay
An Italian film has caused a national scandal in Morocco, as a kiss-scene controversy ignited debates on the country’s alleged moral decay. The kiss was...
Trump’s aid cuts could cause 14 million deaths by 2030
Trump’s sweeping cuts to US foreign aid could cause over 14 million avoidable deaths by 2030, according to new research published in The Lancet. One-third...
Moroccan police arrest two British nationals wanted by Interpol
Members of the Agadir Prefectural Police have arrested two British nationals as reported by Yabiladi on June 29th. Based on intelligence provided by Morocco’s General...
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