Eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were handed…
Category: Middle East News
Pakistan: US teen shot dead by father over TikTok videos
A man who recently moved his family back to Pakistan from the US has confessed to killing his teenage daughter because he disapproved of her TikTok videos, police have told…
Israel: Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House next week. Netanyahu’s office said the visit would take place on 4 February and that…
Palestine: Israel’s looming Unrwa ban a catastrophe- UN
As Israel prepares to outlaw the main UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday, there are warnings that it could undermine vital aid delivery and long-term chances of peace. Israeli…
Palestine: Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas
Three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals are expected to be freed from Gaza by Hamas on Thursday, Israel has said. Two women, civilian Arbel Yehud, 29, and military observer…
Australia: ‘Sinner will be one of greatest players we’ve ever seen’
Each time Jannik Sinner enters a tournament, records seem to tumble. The world number one’s commanding 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 win over second seed Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open…
Lebanon: Ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes
The US and Lebanon say the ceasefire deal with Israel – which had been due to expire on Sunday – has been extended until mid-February. Israel had kept troops deployed…
Palestine: US and Egyptian contractors screening vehicles at Gaza checkpoint
US and Egyptian security contractors are screening Palestinian vehicles travelling from southern to northern Gaza under the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian security official…
Palestine: Israel believes eight hostages due to be freed in first phase are dead
Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages due to be released by Hamas during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal are dead. Government spokesman David Mencer told…
Lebanon: 22 killed by Israeli forces after withdrawal deadline missed
Israeli soldiers have killed 22 people and wounded 124 in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry says, as the Israeli military remained in parts of the country after the expiration…