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Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war
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Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war

The United States has initiated the second phase of a US-brokered plan aimed at ending hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The strategy, announced by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, focuse

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 14, 2026
Eight die in Gaza as storm brings extreme cold, collapses buildings
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Eight die in Gaza as storm brings extreme cold, collapses buildings

Eight individuals have died in Gaza as a severe storm has compounded the challenges faced by displaced populations in the region. The storm has resulted in cold temperatures and st

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 13, 2026
‘Alive or dead?’: Gaza families trapped in information void about relatives
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‘Alive or dead?’: Gaza families trapped in information void about relatives

Recent reports have highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Palestinian families in Gaza due to the detention of family members by Israeli authorities. The situation has been e

By Yara Mansour · Jan 13, 2026
Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author axed
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Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author axed

The director of the Adelaide Writers' Week in Australia has resigned following a decision by the festival's board to cancel the appearance of Randa Abdel-Fattah, a prominent Palest

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 13, 2026
Australia festival faces mass boycott after dropping Palestinian author
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Australia festival faces mass boycott after dropping Palestinian author

The Adelaide Festival has announced the resignation of its chairperson and three board members following the cancellation of an invitation to Australian-Palestinian author Randa Ab

By Samira Haddad · Jan 12, 2026
Hunger strike for 70 days: How the body breaks down without food
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Hunger strike for 70 days: How the body breaks down without food

Three British activists from the proscribed group, Palestine Action , are engaged in a hunger strike seeking bail and a fair trial. Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed have been on strik

By Leila Toufic · Jan 11, 2026
Last Kurdish-led SDF fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of clashes
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Last Kurdish-led SDF fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of clashes

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have completed their withdrawal from the city of Aleppo, according to official sources.

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 11, 2026
Syrian army ramps up Aleppo strikes against Kurdish fighters
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Syrian army ramps up Aleppo strikes against Kurdish fighters

The Syrian army is engaged in intense conflict in Aleppo following the refusal of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to adhere to a ceasefire. This has resulted in signific

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 10, 2026
Drone hits Aleppo governorate building after Syrian army declares ceasefire
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Drone hits Aleppo governorate building after Syrian army declares ceasefire

A drone strike occurred at a governorate building in Aleppo, Syria, amidst ongoing conflict between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This inciden

By Yara Mansour · Jan 10, 2026
Israel says Nickolay Mladenov to direct Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’
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Israel says Nickolay Mladenov to direct Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace board’

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that Nickolay Mladenov, a former United Nations Middle East envoy, will lead a proposed United States-led "Board of Pe

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 09, 2026
Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel’s new front against Turkiye?
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Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel’s new front against Turkiye?

Two strategic meetings in late December highlighted the differing geopolitical strategies shaping the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant.

By Leila Toufic · Jan 09, 2026
Israeli attack on Gaza tent kills at least three Palestinians
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Israeli attack on Gaza tent kills at least three Palestinians

An Israeli military operation in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians and injured three others, according to reports from the local rescue teams. The incident

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 09, 2026
Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify
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Syria imposes curfew in Aleppo districts as army, SDF clashes intensify

Authorities in Syria have implemented a curfew in several neighborhoods of Aleppo city due to intensified clashes between the Syrian military and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic

By Yara Mansour · Jan 09, 2026
Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
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Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria

Recent clashes between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have brought attention to the ongoing political and security issues in Syria.

By Samira Haddad · Jan 09, 2026
Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid
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Gaza babies ‘suffering from severe cold’ as Israel keeps blocking aid

In the Gaza Strip, residents are experiencing significant health issues, including respiratory infections and skin diseases. This situation is exacerbated by Israel's strict limita

By Leila Toufic · Jan 07, 2026
Syrian army closes Aleppo’s Kurdish areas as clashes persist
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Syrian army closes Aleppo’s Kurdish areas as clashes persist

The Syrian army has designated the Kurdish areas in Aleppo as "closed military zones" and instructed civilians to evacuate. This directive comes amid ongoing clashes with the Syria

By Yara Mansour · Jan 07, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox fury over military enlistment turns deadly in Israel
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Ultra-Orthodox fury over military enlistment turns deadly in Israel

The incident involving the death of 14-year-old Yosef Eisenthal during an anti-recruitment protest in an Orthodox district of West Jerusalem has highlighted ongoing debates regardi

By Samira Haddad · Jan 07, 2026
Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN
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Israel ‘asphyxiating’ Palestinians for ‘apartheid system’ in West Bank: UN

The United Nations human rights office has issued a report urging Israel to dismantle all settlements in the occupied West Bank. This request highlights the office's concerns regar

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 07, 2026
Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting
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Israeli forces kill two in Lebanon, ahead of truce monitors meeting

On Tuesday, Israeli forces conducted an operation in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. This event preceded a scheduled meeting of a committee tasked wit

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 07, 2026
Colombia prepares for refugee influx after US strikes on Venezuela
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Colombia prepares for refugee influx after US strikes on Venezuela

The Colombian government is implementing measures in response to recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela. Following United States military actions and the abduction of Venezu

By Yara Mansour · Jan 06, 2026
Israeli army vehicles enter Quneitra countryside village in southern Syria
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Israeli army vehicles enter Quneitra countryside village in southern Syria

On Tue, Jan 5, 2026, twelve Israeli military vehicles entered the village of Saida al-Golan in the Quneitra countryside, southern Syria.

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 06, 2026
Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid
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Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid

On Tue, Jan 6, 2026, an incident occurred at Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, resulting in injuries to numerous individuals. The event transpired when Israeli forces e

By Leila Toufic · Jan 06, 2026
Gaza children risk snipers to attend tent schools
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Gaza children risk snipers to attend tent schools

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted the region's educational infrastructure. Most of the educational facilities have been destroyed, compelling families to establish

By Samira Haddad · Jan 06, 2026
Connex IT Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust CNAPP Security in Southeast Asia
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Connex IT Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust CNAPP Security in Southeast Asia

AccuKnox , a provider of Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) , has named Connex Information Technologies as its authorized distributor in South and Sou

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 06, 2026
Fashionably Luxurious: Interview With Samuel Onuha, Founder Of Icon Amsterdam
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Fashionably Luxurious: Interview With Samuel Onuha, Founder Of Icon Amsterdam

Samuel Onuha is the co-founder of Icon Amsterdam , a menswear brand focused on "quiet luxury." Initially using a dropshipping model, Icon Amsterdam has expanded to operate internat

By Samira Haddad · Jan 06, 2026
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Israel kills two people in new attack on southern Lebanon

On Sun, Oct 15, 2023, an Israeli drone attack targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon, resulting in two fatalities, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attack occurr

By Yara Mansour · Jan 05, 2026
Syrian delegation meets Israelis in Paris amid sovereignty breaches
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Syrian delegation meets Israelis in Paris amid sovereignty breaches

A Syrian delegation led by Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and General Intelligence Director-General Hussein al-Salama is participating in a new round of negotiations wit

By Omar Sabbagh · Jan 05, 2026
Bondi attack hero al-Ahmed, responders honoured at Australia cricket match
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Bondi attack hero al-Ahmed, responders honoured at Australia cricket match

The cricket teams of England and Australia, along with attendees at the Sydney Cricket Ground, commemorated the emergency service personnel and public members who responded to a ma

By Samira Haddad · Jan 04, 2026
Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger
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Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF fail to progress on military merger

Recent discussions between Syrian government officials and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have focused on the potential integration of the SDF into the national army. These tal

By Karim Nasrallah · Jan 04, 2026
Finland Arrests Two Cargo Ship Crew Members Over Undersea Cable Damage
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Finland Arrests Two Cargo Ship Crew Members Over Undersea Cable Damage

Finnish authorities have detained the crew of a cargo vessel suspected of intentionally damaging an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Helsinki to Estonia.

By Leila Toufic · Jan 04, 2026