In the cradle of Tunisia's revolution, anger gave way to apathy. Then Gaza happened
Fifteen years ago, this was a city that changed the Arab world.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Como a guerra no Irã fortalece parceria entre países árabes
No último dia 13 de julho, Donald Trump anunciou que cobraria dos navios que passassem pelo Estreito de Ormuz um pedágio de nada menos que 20% do valor da carga embarcada. Como já era de se esperar do presidente americano, poucas horas depois, após conversas com os países do Golfo, Trump voltou atrás.
· Kersten Knipp
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill at least six Palestinians, wound 37
Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least six Palestinians and wounded another 27 in the last 48 hours, the enclave's health ministry is reporting.
· Middleeasteye
In the cradle of Tunisia's revolution, anger gave way to apathy. Then Gaza happened
Fifteen years ago, this was a city that changed the Arab world.
· Middleeasteye
Tehran says Yemen conflict 'cannot be attributed to Iran'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen "cannot be attributed to Iran" and that the escalating tensions in the Bab al-Mandeb strait are “rooted in old disputes and issues" between the two countries.
· Middleeasteye
A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene
Several months ago, I, like many others, bought into the hockey show hype, and since then, my social media feed slowly shifted to… real hockey.
· SHIR PERETS
Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian warship, vessels transporting Iran-linked cargo
Ukraine's forces struck a Russian warship and vessels used for transporting Iran-linked military cargo in the Caspian Sea, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli settlers rampage through Palestinian village near Nablus
Hundreds of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Sarra, southwest of Nablus, on Friday, burning homes, damaging property and assaulting residents.
· Middleeasteye
U.N. chief urges international community to back Syrians during visit to Damascus
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, right, welcomes United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus, Syria, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)
· Ghaith Alsayed
Saudi military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after the Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping
Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that its coalition forces struck Houthi militia in Yemen after the Iran-backed group claimed to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea earlier in the week.
· Azhar Sukri
Houthis and Saudi Arabia trade fire amid Red Sea blockade
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Irán no reporta nuevos ataques de EEUU aunque la tensión sigue siendo alta
EL CAIRO, Egipto (AP) — Irán no reportó ataques durante la noche del viernes al sábado, una aparente pausa tras casi dos semanas de ofensivas nocturnas consecutivas de Estados Unidos, pero las tensiones siguen siendo altas después de una reciente escalada por el control del estratégico estrecho de Ormuz.
· Samy Magdy
‘Shameful’: Pentagon accused of cover-up over US military casualties in Iran war
No press briefing has been held for months, as the defence department belatedly or inaccurately releases figures
Israeli settlers rampage through Palestinian village near Nablus
Hundreds of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Sarra, southwest of Nablus, on Friday, burning homes, damaging property and assaulting residents.
· Middleeasteye
How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition
Volker Turk has been elected as United Nations human rights chief for another four-year term, despite strong objections from the United States, Russia and Israel.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran reports no new U.S. strikes as tensions remain high
CAIRO (AP) — Iran reported no strikes overnight into Saturday, an apparent break from nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of U.S. attacks, but tensions remain high following a recent escalation over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
· Samy Magdy
Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration
"Dana,” a 42-year-old mother of three young children, sat across from me and tried to describe something she couldn’t quite name. “I’m functioning,” she said. “But I’m not myself. I can’t make simple decisions. I forget things. My brain feels stuck.” She wasn’t depressed. She wasn’t anxious. She was profoundly overl…
· DR MIKE GROPPER
Guterres makes first visit to Syria by UN chief since before civil war
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for the first trip to Syria by a serving United Nations chief since 2009, before the start of a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.
· REUTERS
Guterres arrives in Syria for first visit by a UN chief in 17 years | The National
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday to begin the first visit to Syria by a leader of the world body in 17 years.
· The National
Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks
Israel is pushing ahead with its military crackdown across the occupied West Bank, arresting dozens following a shooting that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Crysencio Summerville moves to Saudi Pro League after signing four-year deal with Al Hilal | The National
Dutch midfielder Crysencio Summerville has completed his move from West Ham United to the Saudi Pro League, signing a four-year deal with Al Hilal.
· The National
Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' for massive strikes on Iran
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Ed Husic accuses senior Labor figures of smothering Palestine debate
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Israel launches large-scale raid on West Bank village after day of deadly violence | The National
Israeli forces on Saturday carried out a large-scale raid in a village near the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 80 Palestinians a day after two Israelis and four Palestinians were killed.
· The National
A Marxist revolutionary fought Iran's shah, now his son backs the crown prince
Mazyar Maximilien Jazani was six months old when his father was arrested by the SAVAK, the shah’s security services, seven when his father was killed in custody, and 13 when the Islamic Republic’s pursuit of his mother forced the family to flee Iran.
· ALEX WINSTON
Greek defense system in Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles from Yemen, no Iran strikes reported
An air defense system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Yemen on Saturday targeting oil refineries in Yanbu, Greek security sources told Reuters.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Kuwait signs $16bn oil pipeline lease deal with Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR | The National
Kuwait Petroleum Company has signed a $16 billion leasing agreement with a consortium of investment firms for its crude pipelines, as the Gulf nation seeks to boost its capital sources amid strikes by Iran.
· Alvin R Cabral
Takaichi stresses secure crude oil supplies as U.S.-Iran war spirals
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday reiterated that enough crude oil supplies have been secured in the country for the time being.
· No Author
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict
As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, analysts warn of ‘brinkmanship’ that could yet spiral into all-out conflict
· Tom Hussain
Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has landed in Syria, marking the first official visit by a serving UN chief in 17 years.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’, vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks
A 13th night of strikes post-ceasefire triggers counter-attacks across the Gulf, with crude spiking as Hormuz shipping grinds to a near-halt
· Reuters
Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’, vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks
A 13th night of strikes post-ceasefire triggers counter-attacks across the Gulf, with crude spiking as Hormuz shipping grinds to a near-halt
· Reuters
No US strikes reported on Iran, after 13 consecutive nights of attacks | The National
The US did not report the launch of any strikes on Iran on Saturday, after carrying out attacks for 13 consecutive nights.
· Nada AlTaher
Former Labor senator Nova Peris accused of ‘amplifying’ anti-Muslim social media posts
Olympian and Labor Friends of Israel patron shared posts about Palestinians that were ‘dehumanising’, Muslim advocacy group alleges
· Cait Kelly, Adeshola Ore
Husic lashes Labor culture after push for Gaza debate fails
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· Clare Armstrong
UN chief arrives in Syria, likely to back post-Assad transition
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Syria on Saturday on the first visit by a chief of the global body since before the country's civil war erupted, state media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Pakistan’s only choice is active neutrality in US-Iran war
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· Mansoor Qaisar
Report: Overnight Israeli raids leave two Palestinians injured
Overnight Israeli military and settler raids have left a Palestinian teenager and an elderly man injured by gunfire in Bethlehem and Nablus, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war
In sea pools built with sandbags and rubble, Amjed Tantesh gives traumatised children brief respite from their daily lives
· Seham Tantesh, Emma Graham Harrison
Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
There have been protests in recent days in support of the Houthi-imposed naval blockade in the Yemeni capital of Sana'a
· Bbcnews
Three alerts later, Saudi authorities say Yanbu 'danger passed'
Saudi Arabia's Directorate of Civil Defense said the danger in Yanbu Governorate had passed, minutes after issuing its third alert for the province in the past few hours.
· Middleeasteye
Young Saudi Prince died after ingesting lethal cocktail of drugs in London hotel, inquest hears
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· Daniel Cody
‘Show must go on’, Trump tells scaled-back press gala 3 months after assassination attempt
Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping
· Mark Magnier
Houthis claim missile attack on southern Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis have claimed a missile attack on the southern Saudi city of Jizan, the group's Ansarollah media posted on Telegram, according to AFP.
· Middleeasteye
‘All about Ed’: Labor MP’s Gaza motion shut down as party powerbrokers step in
Rebel MP Ed Husic says Labor’s determination to avoid public policy stoushes will push voters to One Nation, after the party killed off his attempt to force debate about the conflict in Gaza.
· Paul Sakkal, Natassia Chrysanthos
Trump says Jewish Senator Chuck Schumer 'turned Palestinian' amid remarks at correspondents' dinner
US President Donald Trump said US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has "turned Palestinian," amid remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday.
· REUTERS
Trump says Iran ‘talking to us right now’ but can’t have nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump said that the Iranians are in talks with the United States, and that he is willing to listen, but emphasised that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
· Middleeasteye