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Syria’s top Islamic body issues decree against honor killings: What to know

US special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack referred to the decision as “great first steps,” though concerns persist about the new Islamist-led...

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Adam Lucente

In photos: Muslims kick off Eid al-Adha across the Middle East

The holiday’s arrival cast a spotlight on deepening humanitarian crises, leadership transitions and shifting regional dynamics.

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Rosaleen Carroll

Families of Kurdish journalists slain in suspected Turkish drone strike in Syria want their remains

Ankara’s refusal to repatriate the journalists' remains underscores the political stakes of acknowledging the drone strike.

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Amberin Zaman

What is genocide and is it happening in Gaza?

Rights groups, lawyers and some governments are describing the Gaza war as "genocide" and calling for a ceasefire but Israel, created in the...

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By Cecile Feuillatre And Celia Lebur

Israeli military recovers bodies of two Israeli-American hostages held in Gaza

Kibbutz Nir Oz announced that the bodies of Gadi Haggai and his wife, Judith Weinstein, were recovered overnight from Gaza in a military operation.

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Rina Bassist

Muslim pilgrims pray, shirk sun, as hajj reaches peak

Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the hajj pilgrimage Thursday, as authorities urged them to avoid the hottest...

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By Aya Iskandarani

Germany says recognising Palestinian state now would send 'wrong signal'

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Thursday that recognising a Palestinian state now would send "the wrong signal", despite moves by...

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Agence France-Presse

Gaza rescuers say 37 killed in Israel attacks, as aid group reopens centres

Hamas's lead negotiator said the group was ready to enter a new round of talks aimed at sealing a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, where rescuers said...

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Agence France-Presse

After decades in Assad jails, political prisoner wants justice

Syrian fighter pilot Ragheed Tatari was 26 when he was arrested. Now 70, the country's longest-serving political prisoner is finally free after...

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By Acil Tabbara

French dock workers block shipment of military material for Israel: union

French dock workers at a southern port were Thursday blocking the shipment of military material bound for Israel in protest at Israeli actions...

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By Sandra Laffont With Stuart Williams In Paris

Iranians' World Cup dream crushed by US travel ban

A year out from kick-off, Iranian football fans are watching their World Cup dream slip away after a US travel ban barred them from entering the...

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By Payam Doost Mohamadi

'Italian genius' Inzaghi to coach Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal

Former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi was revealed as the new coach of Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on Thursday, days before they take part in the new-look...

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Agence France-Presse

French dock workers block shipment of military material for Israel: union

French dock workers at a southern port are blocking the shipment of military material bound for Israel in protest at Israeli actions against...

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Agence France-Presse

Libyans fear return of deadly violence as Eid begins

Residents of the Libyan capital were preparing for the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha in relative peace after deadly clashes last month, but they...

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Agence France-Presse

Jerusalem marks Pride 10 years after murder of teenage marcher

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets under a heavy police presence for Jerusalem's annual Pride march Thursday, a decade after the murder of a...

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Agence France-Presse

Media groups urge Israel to allow Gaza access for foreign journalists

More than 130 news outlets and press freedom groups called Thursday for Israel to immediately lift a near-total ban on international media entering...

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Agence France-Presse

Anger as US blocks Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

UN Security Council members criticized the United States Wednesday after it vetoed a resolution calling for a ceasefire and unrestricted...

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By Gregory Walton, Amelie Bottollier-Depois

Rubio announces sanctions on ICC judges over US, Israel probes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the four judges of engaging in the court's "illegitimate and baseless actions."

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Rosaleen Carroll, Elizabeth Hagedorn

US green-lights $325 million in sustainment for Kuwait’s M1 Abrams tanks

The Trump administration has notified Congress of a $325 million arms sale to Kuwait for tank maintenance, part of broader efforts to strengthen...

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Jared Szuba

Issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription in Israel threatens Netanyahu's govt

The issue of conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army has become a thorn in the side of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking...

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By Michael Blum

Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat in hajj apex

Muslim worshippers prayed on Mount Arafat during the high point of the hajj pilgrimage Thursday, as authorities urged them to avoid the hottest...

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By Aya Iskandarani

Devastation of war leaves Gazans unable to celebrate Eid

For the first time in his short life, Imad Dib, orphaned by the Gaza war, was preparing to celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha without his...

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By Youssef Hassouna

Trump slaps new travel ban on 12 countries

US President Donald Trump has signed a travel ban on 12 mostly Middle East and African countries, reviving one of the most controversial measures...

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By Danny Kemp

Trump travel ban 2.0: Assessing the impact on Mideast nations

Trump’s new decision excludes Syria and Iraq, both of which were part of his previous ban issued during his first term in 2017.

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Beatrice Farhat

Irish university to cut links with Israel over Gaza war

Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin said on Wednesday that it would cut all links with Israel in protest at "ongoing violations of...

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Agence France-Presse

US vetoes UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of...

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Elizabeth Hagedorn

Trump travel ban bars entry from Iran, Libya, Sudan, Yemen

The president issued a number of travel bans largely aimed at Middle Eastern countries during his first term, and the new one targets countries the...

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Adam Lucente

Iran's Khamenei says US nuclear proposal against national interest

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday a US proposal for a nuclear agreement was against the national interest, amid sharp...

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By Payam Doost Mohamadi

Sweden tries sole surviving jihadist over Jordan pilot burnt to death

A convicted Swedish jihadist went on trial in Stockholm on Wednesday accused of war crimes for his role in the 2014 killing of a Jordanian pilot...

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By Nioucha Zakavati

Five things to know about the St Catherine monastery in Egypt's Sinai

Nestled in the Sinai mountains, the ancient St Catherine's Monastery has been the centre of recent tensions after an Egyptian court ruled last week...

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Agence France-Presse

Between freedom and restrictions, Syrians navigate new reality

Syrian singer Ishtar halted concerts when Islamist-led forces seized power nearly six months ago. She's now back on stage, but lingering fears have...

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Agence France-Presse

Israel army says shelling Syria after projectiles launched

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani condemned on Wednesday Israeli strikes in retaliation for overnight rocket fire, saying they were aimed...

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Agence France-Presse

Syria says it's no threat, after rocket fire on Israel

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani condemned on Wednesday Israeli strikes in retaliation for overnight rocket fire, saying they were aimed...

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Agence France-Presse

Egypt's Sisi in UAE to talk Gaza, regional security: What to know

Egypt and the UAE are close allies, coordinating in various regional issues while maintaining close economic relations.

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Beatrice Farhat

Trump talks with Putin on Ukraine, Iran

US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin Wednesday about Ukraine and Iran, warning that the Kremlin leader had...

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By Danny Kemp

Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe

Working day and night in front of maps, screens and seemingly endless data, Saudi officials have harnessed artificial intelligence to help manage...

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By Aya Iskandarani

'Why this hatred': French town reels over killing of Tunisian man

The murder of a Tunisian man by his French neighbour in southern France, which is being investigated as a terror crime, has horrified the local...

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By Bouchra Berkane And Claire Gallen

Sudan: 14 killed in camp shelling blamed on RSF as Darfur violence grows

An attack on the Abu Shouk displacement camp in El Fasher has killed 14 people amid ongoing assaults on civilians and humanitarian convoys.

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Rosaleen Carroll

Million-plus pilgrims to begin hajj under blazing sun

More than 1.5 million pilgrims joined Islam's most important rite under a beating sun on Wednesday, as the hajj kicked off with the Saudi hosts...

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By Aya Iskandarani

Sweden tries jihadist over Jordanian pilot burned to death by IS

A convicted Swedish jihadist went on trial in Stockholm on Wednesday accused of war crimes for his role in the 2014 killing of a Jordanian pilot...

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By Nioucha Zakavati

US envoy Barrack in Israel after cross-border shelling with Syria: What to know

US envoy for Syria Tom Barrack met Wednesday with Israeli officials in an effort to de-escalate ongoing tensions with Syria and Turkey.

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Rina Bassist

Suspected mastermind of French crypto kidnappings held in Morocco

A 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan man suspected of masterminding a series of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France has been...

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Agence France-Presse

Iran says 13 ISIS affiliates arrested for planning suicide attacks

ISIS’ Khorasan branch has conducted numerous attacks against Iran in recent years, prompting authorities to pursue its members.

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Adam Lucente

What Bahrain’s election to UN Security Council means for Mideast diplomacy

The election of new members to the UN Security Council comes ahead of a vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Rosaleen Carroll

Rescuers say Israeli fire kills at least 27 near Gaza aid point

Twenty-seven people were killed in southern Gaza on Tuesday as Israeli troops opened fire near a US-backed aid centre, with the military saying the...

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By Afp Team In Gaza

Israel shells southern Syria, says Sharaa ‘directly responsible’ for threats

Regional players have been mediating talks between Israel and Syria in an effort to reduce tensions amid Israeli strikes on the country.

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Adam Lucente

Saudi readies for 'worst case scenario' in sweltering hajj

Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim pilgrims begin hajj this...

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By Aya Iskandarani

Rescuers say Israeli fire kills at least 15 near Gaza aid point

Twenty-seven people were killed in southern Gaza on Tuesday as Israeli troops opened fire near a US-backed aid centre, with the military saying the...

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By Afp Team In Gaza

As US proposal takes shape, Iran mulls response to nuclear compromise

Iran says it will soon respond to what the White House described as a "very detailed and acceptable proposal."

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Elizabeth Hagedorn

Iran eyes stronger anti-US bloc as parliament speaker visits Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil

Iran is portraying the visit as a symbol of growing partnership with like-minded governments within Washington's traditional sphere of influence...

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A Correspondent In Tehran