Rights groups, lawyers and some governments are describing the Gaza war as “genocide” and calling for a ceasefire but Israel, created in the aftermath of the Nazi Holocaust of Jews, vehemently rejects the explosive term.
Israel says it is seeking…

Rights groups, lawyers and some governments are describing the Gaza war as “genocide” and calling for a ceasefire but Israel, created in the aftermath of the Nazi Holocaust of Jews, vehemently rejects the explosive term.
Israel says it is seeking…

Israel’s international allies are growing louder in their condemnation of its war on Gaza and its continued construction of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
United Nations experts, human rights groups and legal scholars have all…

President Pezeshkian made these remarks during a phone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, on Thursday, expressing congratulations on Eid al-Adha, the Islamic festival of sacrifice.
Highlighting the spirituality of…

As many as 40 city buses were damaged when a fire broke out in a lot filled with decommissioned vehicles scheduled for disposal, according to officials. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health warned the public that the smoke should be…

Tehran’s response to Washington’s proposal to halt uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief has been marked by deep distrust and combative rhetoric—but not a complete break from diplomacy.
The proposal has yet to be revealed…

Court rules in favour of woman who says she was passed over for a work promotion because of her heterosexuality.
The United States Supreme Court has issued a ruling that will make it easier for people to claim workplace “reverse”…

Why it matters:
Iran’s relations with Saudi Arabia and Egypt are improving after a period of cessation due to diplomatic tensions, especially around such a pivot as the Gaza issue.
The relations are considered a…

Iran, backed by its allies, is not alone, an ex-Fox News host says, warning that any attack by the United States against the Islamic Republic risks a world war that would lead to the US defeat.
American political…

Six British Muslims sailed from the UK to Saudi Arabia for 59 days to reach the holy city of Mecca for Hajj. Through their 7,400km journey, the group aimed to raise funds to support orphans across the world and have received over…

Why it matters:
The staggering civilian casualties highlight the devastating toll of the conflict and raise urgent concerns over humanitarian access and international response.
The big picture:
Israeli attacks on Gaza…