Category: Global News
Palestinians scramble for airdropped aid in Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians facing hunger crowded onto a beach as Jordan’s military airdropped desperately needed aid.
Hostilities mount on Lebanon border as Hezbollah and Israel swap strikes
The series of attacks revives fears that the war in Gaza could escalate across the region.
The Syrian regime is stepping up its use of suicide drones
The Syrian government calls upon high-precision, low-cost drones to target rebel and civilian personnel and infrastructure.
UK-Houthi conflict stirs fears of escalation among Britain’s Yemenis
Some back the Houthis' attempt to take on the West and Israel over Gaza. Many also worry about a sharper escalation.
AI takes centre stage as Web Summit kicks off in Qatar
Held in the Middle East for the first time, the technology conference aims to connect entrepreneurs with investors.
Russia orders halt on petrol exports
Coming amid attacks on refineries, ban is intended to avert shortages and spiking prices on the domestic market.
Biden says Israel-Hamas ‘ceasefire’ imminent: What could a deal look like?
While Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire, Netanyahu does not want to halt the war until Hamas is defeated.
Gaza faces starvation as Israel continues to block aid
Deliveries of humanitarian aid to Gaza dropped by 50 percent in February compared with January.
Israeli police break up ultra-Orthodox Jews’ military service protest
Israeli police moved in to break up a protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews who want their exemption from military service.
Hamas studying Paris truce proposals as Israel continues Gaza campaign
Palestinian group yet to comment on deal, but decries international failure to get humanitarian aid into Gaza.