Category: 3. Middle East

The UN General Assembly has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity”. The measure passed despite resistance from the US, Israel, Argentina and Europe.

The United States has conducted its 47th attack on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel, this time killing four people.

Wednesday’s announcement brings the total number of people killed in the boat-bombing campaign, dubbed Operation Southern…

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Iran has released a video claiming to show the downing of a US F-18 fighter jet over the southeastern part of the country. The US issued a statement in response denying Iran’s claims. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains.

European football’s governing body fines Portuguese club Benfica for racist abuse by its fans in Champions League game.

Benfica has been fined by UEFA for racist abuse by fans at a Champions League game against…

By Samia Nakhoul, Laila Bassam and Maya Gebeily

BEIRUT, March 25 (Reuters) – Iran has told intermediaries that Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel, six regional sources familiar with Iran’s…

Explosions and smoke were seen in Israel after suspected Iranian strikes, including a reported hit on a power plant in Haifa and falling rocket fragments in the Negev desert.

Israeli forces have forcibly evicted a Palestinian family from their home in Silwan, occupied East Jerusalem, arresting one member and taking over the property. The move is part of an intensified campaign in the area, where Palestinian homes are…

The Gulf countries and Jordan on Wednesday strongly denounced Iranian attacks as a “flagrant violation” of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, affirming their full right to self-defense, Anadolu…