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Two Palestinians Killed in West Bank Settler Attack
PoliticsReutersAl Jazeeracbc+15aftonbladetder-standardFrance 24orfvgpublicodigi24EL PAIS+7 more46m ago18 sources

Two Palestinians Killed in West Bank Settler Attack

Israeli settlers attacked a West Bank village, resulting in the deaths of two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old, and injuries to others. The violence also involved the uprooting of olive trees and broader actions contributing to the displacement of Palestinians.

Massive Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes in Malaysian Village
WorldBBCNYTAl Jazeera+17DWSCMPorfindex-hrnikkei-asiahindustan-timesstraits-timesiefimerida+9 more1d ago20 sources

Massive Fire Destroys 1,000 Homes in Malaysian Village

A massive fire swept through Kampung Bahagia, a coastal village in Sabah, Malaysia, destroying approximately 1,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents. Authorities are coordinating aid efforts for the affected community.

Palestinian Ambassador to BiH Discusses Gaza and West Bank Tensions
Politicsklix-ba2d ago

Palestinian Ambassador to BiH Discusses Gaza and West Bank Tensions

In an interview with Klix.ba, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sylvia Abu Laban, spoke openly about the dramatic daily life of her people amidst the reconstruction in Gaza and ongoing tensions in the West Bank, stating BiH best understands their fear of erasure.

Italian Magazine Cover Sparks Diplomatic Row with Israel
PoliticsThe GuardianAl JazeeraFrance 24+6la-repubblicahindustan-timesiefimeridan1-bihANSAnewsbeast5d ago9 sources

Italian Magazine Cover Sparks Diplomatic Row with Israel

An Italian magazine cover depicting an Israeli settler has ignited a diplomatic incident and widespread backlash from Israel. The controversial image on L'Espresso has renewed tensions between the two nations.

Dozens Arrested in NYC Protests Against US Arms Sales to Israel
PoliticsAPAl Jazeeranzz+15SCMPindex-hrYahoostraits-timesDawndh-les-sportsjerusalem-postklix-ba+7 more7d ago18 sources

Dozens Arrested in NYC Protests Against US Arms Sales to Israel

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in New York City during demonstrations against US arms sales to Israel and the ongoing conflict. Activists, including Chelsea Manning, called for an end to the Middle East war and urged the Senate to block further weapon sales.

Montenegrin Solidarity Movement Condemns Parliamentary Silence on Palestine
Worldvijesti-me20d ago

Montenegrin Solidarity Movement Condemns Parliamentary Silence on Palestine

The Solidarity Movement with Palestine Montenegro issued a statement condemning what it called the 'disgrace of Montenegrin parliamentarism' for its silence on a specific 'crime.' The movement emphasized that Montenegro, aspiring to European standards and human rights values, should not remain silent.

Netanyahu U-turn After Israel Bans, Then Reverses, Cardinal's Holy Sepulchre Access
PoliticsReutersle-mondewapo+48Al JazeeraFox Newsnzzukrainska-pravdafazaftonbladetberlingskele-figaro+40 more21d ago51 sources

Netanyahu U-turn After Israel Bans, Then Reverses, Cardinal's Holy Sepulchre Access

Israel initially blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking international outcry and prompting Washington to express concern. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later reversed the ban, though the Vatican expressed dissatisfaction over the restricted access.

Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears
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Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears

European and world stock markets, including Asian equities, are experiencing downward trends for the fifth consecutive week due to intensifying Middle East conflict, which has also caused oil prices to surge towards $117 per barrel and led to a rebound in soybean and corn prices, further fueled by fears of escalation in Iran.

Pro-Palestine March in Prague Attracts Dozens
Worldaktualne-cz23d ago

Pro-Palestine March in Prague Attracts Dozens

A pro-Palestine march took place in the center of Prague, attracting several dozen participants who waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans like 'Free Palestine!' and 'Hands off Palestine!'. The procession moved from Republic Square to Kampa.

Israel Takes Responsibility for Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Arak Plant Hit
WorldAPBBCbloomberg+73NYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+65 more24d ago76 sources

Israel Takes Responsibility for Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Arak Plant Hit

Iranian nuclear facilities were attacked, with Israel claiming responsibility just hours after threatening to escalate military operations against Iran. Israeli forces confirmed bombing Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor, targeting key infrastructure for plutonium production, following earlier reports of US and Israeli strikes on facilities in Arak and Ardakan.

Far-Left Students Accused of Terrorism in Czech Arson Attack
Worldaktualne-cz26d ago

Far-Left Students Accused of Terrorism in Czech Arson Attack

Two young individuals, a male Egyptian student and a female activist from far-left feminist circles, have been remanded in custody in the Czech Republic on terrorism charges following an arson attack on LPP Holding in Pardubice, with an expert linking their motivations to climate, gender, and Palestine.

Group Claims Arson in Pardubice, Issues Ultimatum Over Palestine
Politicsaktualne-cz28d ago

Group Claims Arson in Pardubice, Issues Ultimatum Over Palestine

Four days after claiming responsibility for an arson attack on the Archer-LPP weapons company in Pardubice, an alleged underground group has issued an ultimatum, threatening to release documents if the company does not condemn the occupation of Palestine by April 20.

Israeli Settlers Violently Attack West Bank Villages; Palestinian MFA Condemns Actions
WorldAPBBCThe Guardian+14Al JazeeraDWglobe-and-mailorfdigi24n1-serbiajutarnji-listdanas+6 more29d ago17 sources

Israeli Settlers Violently Attack West Bank Villages; Palestinian MFA Condemns Actions

Israeli settlers have violently stormed multiple Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, torching homes and vehicles and causing injuries. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned these actions as organized terrorism and part of a genocidal campaign.

Five films to watch this week
Cultureobservador1mo ago

Five films to watch this week

"Palestine 36", the documentaries "Riefensthal" and "Histórias do Vale Bom", the Italian "The Last Godfather" and the science fiction "Project Hail Mary" are this week's choices by Eurico de Barros.

Politicsjordan-times1mo ago

Jordan reiterates support for UNRWA

Jordan's foreign minister has reiterated the country's unwavering support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+1The Independent1mo ago4 sources

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE custody after a year

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, 33, has been released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after being held for over a year, with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly appealing for her release. Kordia was arrested at a pro-Palestine protest and held despite court rulings for her release.

‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ Actor Can’t Attend Oscars Due to Trump’s Palestine Travel Ban: ‘You Can Block a Passport. You Cannot Block a Voice’
Culturevariety1mo ago

‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ Actor Can’t Attend Oscars Due to Trump’s Palestine Travel Ban: ‘You Can Block a Passport. You Cannot Block a Voice’

Kaouther Ben Hania’s docudrama “The Voice of Hind Rajab” is up for best international feature at the Oscars on Sunday, but one of its stars will not be in attendance. Motaz Malhees, who plays a call center operator desperately trying to help 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab as she’s trapped in a car under fire […]

EU Unlocks Ukraine Loan After Hungary Lifts Veto
PoliticsAPReutersbloomberg+63wsjFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNdr-dkhelsingin-sanomatruv+55 more14h ago66 sources

EU Unlocks Ukraine Loan After Hungary Lifts Veto

The European Union moved to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary's Viktor Orbán lifted his veto, marking a significant development in EU financial aid to Kyiv.

Iran and France Complete Prisoner Exchange
Culturele-mondeAl Jazeerale-figaro+16der-standardmorgunbladidThe IndependenthotnewsTimes of Indiavarietyhollywood-reporterindian-express+8 more6d ago19 sources

Iran and France Complete Prisoner Exchange

An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, has returned to Iran after being convicted in France, following the release of two French citizens from Iranian detention. This exchange marks a significant development in diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Pardubice Arson Attack Linked to Anti-Israeli Group
Worldirozhlas18d ago

Pardubice Arson Attack Linked to Anti-Israeli Group

A political scientist notes that the arson attack on the LPP Holding armory hall in Pardubice resembles actions by the British Palestine Action group. The alleged anti-Israeli group 'The Earthquake Faction' has claimed responsibility, though external influence is not yet apparent.

Palestine Commemorates 50th Land Day
WorldAl Jazeeracdm-me21d ago2 sources

Palestine Commemorates 50th Land Day

Palestine is commemorating its 50th Land Day, with Al Jazeera's Hala Al Shami examining the events that unfolded on March 30, 1976.

French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan Denied Entry to Canada
Politicscbcle-figarojerusalem-post22d ago3 sources

French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan Denied Entry to Canada

French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan stated she was denied entry to Canada just days before scheduled conferences in Montreal, with Canadian authorities revoking her travel approval citing undisclosed entry issues and a prior offense.

Bella Hadid's New Perfume Honors Palestinian Roots
Culturenewsbeast23d ago

Bella Hadid's New Perfume Honors Palestinian Roots

Bella Hadid's latest fragrance is more than just a beauty product; it's a personal connection to her memories, family, and cultural identity, reportedly smelling like 'free Palestine' and honoring her roots.

Pro-Israel Democrats Decry Rising Settler Violence in West Bank
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+2indian-expressjerusalem-post26d ago5 sources

Pro-Israel Democrats Decry Rising Settler Violence in West Bank

Amid a surge in violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, often with Israeli forces standing by, pro-Israel Democrats, including AIPAC-backed lawmakers, have denounced the 'extremist' violence, highlighting how support for Israel is becoming a political liability.

Without the UN, a dark era for Gaza
Worldla-repubblica29d ago

Without the UN, a dark era for Gaza

We publish the speech of the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East. His mandate ends at the end of this month

USS Gerald Ford to return to Souda after 30-hour fire
WorldNPRAl JazeeraCNN+40dr-dktagesschauaftonbladetle-figaroSCMPFrance 24irozhlasla-repubblica+32 more1mo ago43 sources

USS Gerald Ford to return to Souda after 30-hour fire

The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to return to the port of Souda in Crete on Wednesday for refuelling and potential inspections following a fire that burned for more than 30 hours. The fire, which began in the ship’s central laundry, spread through air ducts to multiple compartments. Around 600 sailors […]

Abbas phones pope on respecting international law
WorldANSA1mo ago

Abbas phones pope on respecting international law

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 16 - Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday telephoned Pope Leo XIV and voiced his concern over the "worrying" developments in the Middle East conflict and the living conditions of the Palestinian people amid rising Israeli settler violence and worsening conditions in Gaza, the Vatican said. "This morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV received a telephone call from Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, regarding the worrying developments i...

Is the world ignoring Gaza?
WorldAl Jazeera1mo ago

Is the world ignoring Gaza?

Amid the US and Israel's war on Iran, we discuss the impact on diplomatic efforts and support for Palestine.

Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+99NYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+91 more1mo ago102 sources

Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes

Air cargo prices are skyrocketing due to disruptions in key shipping lanes caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This has forced many carriers to reroute their vessels, leading to longer transit times and increased operational costs, which are then passed on to consumers.

European Far-Right Leaders Gather in Milan
WorldAl Jazeerale-figaroFrance 24+7la-repubblicala-vanguardiadanasjerusalem-postnaftemporikirfi-englishmalay-mail2d ago10 sources

European Far-Right Leaders Gather in Milan

European far-right leaders convened in Milan for a rally, with figures like Jordan Bardella meeting with allies to discuss their political agenda. This gathering aimed to regroup and strengthen their anti-immigration stance ahead of upcoming elections.

European Far-Right Leaders Rally in Milan Against Immigration
WorldThe Guardianyle-uutisetruv+29fazaftonbladetFrance 24die-presseel-mundopublicodelfi-ltdigi24+21 more2d ago32 sources

European Far-Right Leaders Rally in Milan Against Immigration

European far-right leaders convened in Milan for a rally primarily focused on anti-immigration sentiments, with discussions also touching on the legacy of figures like Orbán. Meanwhile, left-wing leaders gathered in Spain, asserting that the era of the far-right is ending.

London Police Arrest Over 500 at Palestine Action Protest
Worldyle-uutisetvijesti-me9d ago2 sources

London Police Arrest Over 500 at Palestine Action Protest

London police arrested more than 500 people during a demonstration supporting the banned Palestine Action group, following a high court decision in February that deemed the group's terrorist classification illegal.

Analysis Questions Definition of 'War' in Gaza Conflict
Worldin-cyprus21d ago

Analysis Questions Definition of 'War' in Gaza Conflict

An analysis questions the precise definition of 'war' in the context of the Gaza conflict, noting that the term typically refers to armed conflict between states or groups within a state. The author seeks to clarify who the warring parties in Palestine truly are.

Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right
CultureBBCle-mondeAl Jazeera+5dr-dkmorgunbladidThe Independentaktuality-skbillboard23d ago8 sources

Protesters rally in London to counter rise of British far right

Organized by hundreds of groups, the Together Alliance event was billed as the biggest march in UK history to counter the far right. London's Metropolitan Police provided a 'rough estimate of around 50,000 people' in attendance.

Met Police to Resume Arrests of Palestine Action Protesters
WorldBBCThe GuardianThe Independent+1the-journal26d ago4 sources

Met Police to Resume Arrests of Palestine Action Protesters

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will resume arrests of Palestine Action protesters, reiterating that supporting the banned group remains a criminal offense and the law must be enforced, even as a government appeal is ongoing.

Palestinian and Israeli Mothers March for Peace in Rome
Worldil-sole-24-ore1mo ago

Palestinian and Israeli Mothers March for Peace in Rome

Palestinian and Israeli activist mothers held a silent, barefoot march through the streets of Rome, advocating for peace and a better future after decades of failed dialogues. The initiative, 'Barefoot Walk: Mothers’...', took place on March 24.

Terrorism arrests rose 1,114% last year - so why aren’t the security services more alarmed? | Zoe Williams
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Terrorism arrests rose 1,114% last year - so why aren’t the security services more alarmed? | Zoe Williams

Due to an ongoing judicial review, Home Office data currently leaves out the thousands of people apprehended at Palestine Action protests. But whichever way you cut it, the number of arrests is outrageous On the surface, the Home Office’s latest data on terrorism arrests looks relatively stable. There were 255 terrorism-related arrests in 2025, which is only a 2% increase on the previous year’s figure of 250. Funny thing is, I know three people who were arrested on terrorism-related charges l...