Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years
Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years Gaza officials are calling the Deir el-Balah vote as a ‘pilot’, while the occupied West Bank also goes…
Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30
Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30 Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles as it targeted eight regions in Dnpiro, authorities say. Save An apartment…
Top Iranian and Pakistani officials meet in Islamabad
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi is in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani officials, as US envoys are also set to arrive.
Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says International Chamber of Shipping official tells Al Jazeera the US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured…
Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury during last week’s 1-0…
US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil
US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil The Hengli refinery, China’s second-largest, has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran’s military, the US Treasury says. Save A…
West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections. Save Hani Odeh…
Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent
Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent These elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life. By Mariam Barghouti Palestinian American writer…
Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers
Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series…
Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as Trump dispatches negotiating team?
Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as Trump dispatches negotiating team? US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in…