Category: 3. Middle East

Plumes of smoke from Israeli attacks were seen rising over Gaza hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan, brokered by Donald Trump.

Jordan’s State Security Court on Wednesday sentenced nine men to prison terms ranging from three to 15 years after convicting them on terrorism-related charges in a case authorities said was linked to the Muslim…

The General Directorate of Civil Defence in the Gaza Strip said Wednesday that Israeli forces continue to deploy car bombs packed with large quantities of explosives against residential neighbourhoods, despite recent…

During a press conference in India, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the new Gaza ceasefire deal marks “a moment of profound relief that will be felt around the world”.

How did a 218cm South Sudanese teenager, raised in a refugee camp, become a top-10 NBA draft pick? Samantha Johnson looks at Khaman Maluach’s journey and how sport can open doors when politics tries to shut them.

Israel and Hamas have reached a Gaza ceasefire agreement to release remaining captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, marking a significant step towards ending…

The families of Israeli captives held in Gaza are celebrating news of a ceasefire agreement that includes the release of their relatives. Video shows the U.S. president telling families their relatives will return on Monday. The agreement…

The Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Jorge Moreira da Silva, said that 52 billion US dollars will be required to begin rebuilding the Gaza Strip once a ceasefire is reached.

In a…

Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip made possible after a UN committee temporarily lifted a travel ban on him to allow diplomatic engagements abroad.

Afghanistan’s United…