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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Refuse to celebrate': Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide

Gaza's Christian community observes Easter amid severe shortages and ongoing violence, holding onto hope for survival and peace.
#lebanon
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in makeshift tents in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and fear due to ongoing conflict.
Fundraising
fromWIRED
15 hours ago

With One Million Displaced, Lebanon Turns to Digital Wallets for Aid

Israeli attacks have displaced over 1 million people in Lebanon, leading to increased humanitarian needs and a shift in how aid is delivered.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'

Fatme A. and her family live in a makeshift shelter in Beirut, facing challenges of space, privacy, and ongoing conflict.
France politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

After Israel's invasion, many in southern Lebanon worry they'll never go home

The Israeli invasion of Lebanon has caused significant displacement, affecting over a million people and destroying infrastructure.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Lebanon faces humanitarian catastrophe' under Israeli assault: UN

Lebanon faces a humanitarian catastrophe as over 1.2 million people are displaced due to Israeli bombardment and ground invasion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

A strategy to make life intolerable': Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of West Bank

Taybeh, a small hilltop town in the heart of the West Bank, is one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, now feeling under siege and fighting for its existence.
History
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
18 hours ago

Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance

Clergy play a vital role in resistance work against authoritarianism, using their presence and faith to support communities under threat.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Thousands rally in Iraq against senseless' US-Israel war on Iran

What America and Israel are doing in their aggression against the countries of the region is not a war of a military nature, but a senseless war, said Dhirgham Samir, a demonstrator in his 40s.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Israeli measures tighten grip on Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque

Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque faces intensified Israeli control, mirroring policies at Al-Aqsa Mosque, following a history of violence and settlement expansion.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 days ago

Unesco grants enhanced protection to 39 Lebanese heritage sites as war escalates

The designation prohibits the sites from being targeted or used for military purposes, with violations potentially constituting serious breaches of the 1954 Hague Convention and grounds for criminal responsibility.
Arts
#israel
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Eight countries condemn Israel's one-sided death penalty for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's discriminatory practices and a new death penalty law targeting Palestinians, citing concerns over apartheid and prisoner treatment.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Israel's war in Lebanon: allies must not accept a repeat of the crimes in Gaza | Editorial

The Israeli war in Lebanon has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with potential implications for Hezbollah's support and Israel's military strategy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Eight countries condemn Israel's one-sided death penalty for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's discriminatory practices and a new death penalty law targeting Palestinians, citing concerns over apartheid and prisoner treatment.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on Israel's war in Lebanon: allies must not accept a repeat of the crimes in Gaza | Editorial

The Israeli war in Lebanon has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with potential implications for Hezbollah's support and Israel's military strategy.
#jerusalem
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
6 days ago

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran's sacred cities has deep historical roots

Shiite communities in South Asia mourn the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, fearing loss of holy cities and shrines amid escalating violence.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Military Archbishop Condemns Iran War in Easter Sunday Interview: Not Sponsored by the Lord'

Archbishop Broglio opposes the war in Iran, citing just war theory and advocating for negotiations to end the conflict.
#iran
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How the War Has Reshaped Life in Iran

Life in Iran is challenging under bombardment and government repression, with citizens fearing the ongoing war will increase their suffering regardless of the outcome.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Islamic Republic has not crushed the Iranian people's resolve. This war will not do so either | Azar Nafisi

Writers must give voice to the silenced and recreate their stories, especially during times of suffering like those faced by the Iranian people.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Life in Iran, Amid Repression and War

The Iranian regime's brutality has intensified, leading to widespread anger and despair among dissidents amid escalating conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
fromenglish.elpais.com
21 hours ago

After a month of war with Israel, Hezbollah emerges strengthened amid the pain of Lebanese civilians

The unexpected firing of missiles at Israel finally ended the deadlock, marking a significant shift in Hezbollah's strategy after a prolonged ceasefire.
France politics
#palm-sunday
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad - but here's what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

Coptic Christians face the same immigration challenges in the U.S. despite being perceived as a persecuted minority.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Why Syria's new alcohol ban is about much more than beer

"The news was both surprising and upsetting. Damascus has historically been a city that embraces everyone and diversity is its true identity. This decision makes us feel like we're losing a part of the city's open spirit. It's not just about the drink itself, but about freedom of choice."
Social justice
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Lebanese Artist Ali Sbeity Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike

Ali Sbeity painted vibrant portraits and landscapes of his rural hometown in Southern Lebanon, often sharing his works on his Facebook. He participated in numerous local arts exhibitions and created murals for schools in Beirut.
Arts
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK bishop who left Iran after revolution says regime is in its death throes'

An Anglican bishop who fled Iran after the 1979 revolution warns the Iranian regime is in its death throes but remains dangerous and will fight to survive.
#eid-al-fitr
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

The Middle East celebrates Eid and Nowruz under the shadow of war

Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz coincided this year, but celebrations were overshadowed by conflict and restrictions in East Jerusalem.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

The Middle East celebrates Eid and Nowruz under the shadow of war

Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz coincided this year, but celebrations were overshadowed by conflict and restrictions in East Jerusalem.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Middle East Geography

The Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait sit 2.4 miles apart, with Little Diomede belonging to the U.S. and Big Diomede to Russia, separated by the international date line creating a 21-hour time difference.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Middle East violence continues after Trump claims very good' talks with Iran

Violence escalates in the Middle East despite claims of US-Iran negotiations, with Iran denying talks and continuing military actions against Israel and Gulf states.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

The U.S. thinks God is on its side in Iran. Here's why that's a problem... - LGBTQ Nation

So, a Christian Nationalist regime with their Jesus on their side, allied with a Jewish Nationalist regime with their HaShemon their side, have gone after an Islamic Nationalist regime with their Allah on their side, while each Nationalist regime believes they have morality on their side. And religious wars continue to bring humanity to the brink!
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World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Washington Can Help Lebanon

The U.S. must increase diplomatic engagement to help Lebanon address Hezbollah's destabilizing influence and broker peace between Lebanon and Israel amid humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Syrians protest curbs on alcohol sales in Damascus

Protests in Damascus oppose a ban on alcohol sales, emphasizing personal freedom amid fears of increasing restrictions from Islamist authorities.
#christian-zionism
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Iran's War Is Not Only With the West

For us who lived under the siege of the Iranian-backed militias, this looks completely different, so our happiness for the death of Khamenei was immense. Western audiences and policy makers naturally take greater interest in Western victims and the threats Iran poses to the West. However, the imbalance of power between Iran and the West means that Iran has caused relatively limited harm to Western interests since its 1979 revolution.
World politics
Washington DC
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

'Intensive consular operation' for Irish citizens ongoing in Gulf; Israel renews Lebanon assault; consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader

President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for six American soldiers killed in the Middle East, pledging to minimize American war deaths.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Sheltering in Jerusalem and Looking at the Iran War

Israel faces uncertainty about whether Trump will support Netanyahu's preemptive military strategy against Iran and other regional threats.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

Travel warnings expand across the Middle East amid rising US-Iran tensions

Multiple governments issue travel warnings for Middle East regions amid escalating US-Iran tensions and nuclear negotiations, with airlines adjusting routes accordingly.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 weeks ago

What War in the Middle East Could Mean for the Art Trade | Artnet News

Regional geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran threaten the stability of Dubai's art market and upcoming major art fairs in the Gulf.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

War spreads to Lebanon as government seeks to charter flights home for Irish stranded in Middle East

The Irish Government is considering charter flights and EU cooperation to evacuate 22,000 Irish citizens from the Middle East amid Iran-Gulf conflict escalation.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Iran war: Turkey caught between a rock and a hard place

Turkey seeks to mediate US-Iran tensions while protecting its economy, security, and regional stability from potential conflict spillover.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

We must finish the job': despite living on the frontline, northern Israelis try to maintain normality

We want to keep a bit of sanity for us, for the residents, for our soldiers. They come a lot these days so we want them to have a place to relax, have a beer, a coffee, something to eat, just to keep life going.
World news
France politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Hezbollah ignites blowback from its base as over 1 million flee war with Israel

Shiite Lebanese increasingly oppose Hezbollah's war with Israel, fearing displacement and destruction while questioning the group's decision-making and legitimacy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli restrictions on Palestinian access to the old city of Jerusalem and its places of worship constituted a flagrant violation to international law, including international humanitarian law, the historical and legal status quo, and the principle of unrestricted access to places of worship.
World news
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, displaced since 1948, face renewed trauma and displacement as Israeli military operations intensify, forcing families from camps into further uncertainty.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks

Israeli attacks have displaced over 800,000 people in Lebanon and killed more than 850, prompting a UN $308 million emergency aid appeal.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN

Over 3.2 million Iranians have been forcibly displaced since US-Israeli military strikes began on February 28, with displacement expected to increase as hostilities continue.
#israel-lebanon-conflict
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
France politics

'There is nothing, no one left' in Lebanon's destroyed south as Israeli forces eye a land grab

France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Is Israel reshaping Lebanon, trying to separate Hezbollah from its people?

Israel's military operations in Lebanon involve mass displacement, bombardment, and territorial expansion aimed at reshaping the country's demographics and weakening Hezbollah's support base.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
France politics

'There is nothing, no one left' in Lebanon's destroyed south as Israeli forces eye a land grab

France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Is Israel reshaping Lebanon, trying to separate Hezbollah from its people?

Israel's military operations in Lebanon involve mass displacement, bombardment, and territorial expansion aimed at reshaping the country's demographics and weakening Hezbollah's support base.
#iranian-diaspora
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sense of doom': fear and foreboding over Iran war among London's divided diaspora

Members of London's Iranian diaspora experience conflicting emotions following Khamenei's death, with some celebrating while others fear potential consequences and American military intervention.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Nearly 800,000 people displaced by war against Iran and Lebanon

A February 28 U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and Lebanon displaced 767,700 people and left 14.1 million existing refugees in extreme vulnerability, while a 30% reduction in global humanitarian funding in 2025 severely constrains response capacity.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Residents of this Beirut neighbourhood felt safe. Then Israel attacked it.

An Israeli airstrike on Beirut's Aicha Bakkar neighbourhood on March 11 destroyed residential buildings, injuring four people and damaging nearby homes, escalating conflict after a ceasefire breakdown.
#lebanon-humanitarian-crisis
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago
France politics

War against Iran expands into Lebanon as Israel battles Hezbollah

Over 630 people killed in Lebanon within a week as Israeli military operations intensify following Hezbollah rocket attacks, displacing 800,000 residents and prompting desperate diplomatic appeals for ceasefire intervention.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
France politics

Lebanese fear wider war as Hezbollah-Israel attacks escalate

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis as Israeli-Hezbollah escalation displaces over 750,000 people and kills hundreds, with civilians suffering severe hardship and displacement.
France politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

War against Iran expands into Lebanon as Israel battles Hezbollah

Over 630 people killed in Lebanon within a week as Israeli military operations intensify following Hezbollah rocket attacks, displacing 800,000 residents and prompting desperate diplomatic appeals for ceasefire intervention.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Lebanese fear wider war as Hezbollah-Israel attacks escalate

Lebanon faces a humanitarian crisis as Israeli-Hezbollah escalation displaces over 750,000 people and kills hundreds, with civilians suffering severe hardship and displacement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

That's Not True!' Huckabee Throws Down With Tucker Over Whether Qatar Treats Christians Better Than Israel

A heated exchange focused on claims about Israel's treatment of Christians, disputed population figures, and allegations linking Israel to Jeffrey Epstein.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

German government pushes Syrians to return to their homeland

Of these, 3,678 of them have already gone back to their home country. For German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, this is proof of the migration policy that he has been promoting: "Those who have no prospect of staying receive targeted support for their voluntary repatriation." This "targeted support" includes the cost of the flights and 1,000 (ca. $1200) per adult and 500 for minors.
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Mindfulness
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I might not have found Jesus in Jordan, but for a moment I felt my grandparents'

Grandparents brought River Jordan water from a pilgrimage and used it for the narrator's baptism, linked to family faith and an 'angelic baby' claim.
#al-aqsa-mosque
France politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Something New Is Happening in Lebanon

Lebanon's government declared Hezbollah's military activities illegal and banned the organization after Israeli retaliatory strikes, marking the first direct governmental confrontation with the militia group.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The memories stay behind': hundreds of thousands flee the Israeli bombs in Beirut

Over 500,000 people in Beirut were displaced by Israeli evacuation orders affecting southern suburbs and areas south of the Litani River, forcing mass exodus and leaving neighborhoods in ruins.
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fear of all-out war grows in the Middle East with 14,000 Irish nationals at potential risk

US and Israeli strikes on Iran cause widespread airport closures across the Gulf and Middle East, stranding Irish tourists and potentially endangering 14,000 Irish nationals in the region.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?

Hezbollah's military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict draws Lebanon into war against its government's wishes, risking severe consequences for the nation.
France politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Earthquake in the Gulf: Iran war expands to dozen countries in 72 hours

Operation Epic Fury is a four to five week military campaign that has triggered widespread Iranian retaliation across the Middle East, striking Israel, U.S. bases, and civilian targets across multiple Gulf nations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Al-Aqsa is a detonator': six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses

A six-decade status quo at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa/Temple Mount collapsed amid arrests, bans, and far-right-backed Jewish extremist incursions, raising risk of regional unrest.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Sara in Southern Lebanon

Sara in Southern Lebanon On the Ground Her video diary shares her two-year journey of escaping to Beirut, followed by the difficulties of trying to return home. This video diaries was produced in collaboration with the Global Reporting Centre. Video Duration 03 minutes 58 seconds 03:58 Video Duration 03 minutes 12 seconds 03:12 Video Duration 04 minutes 35 seconds 04:35 Video Duration 03 minutes 51 seconds 03:51
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Syrians in Kurdish areas of Aleppo pick up pieces after clashes

Clashes in Aleppo killed dozens, displaced about 155,000, and ended with government control after SDF fighters were relocated to northeast Kurdish regions.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Lebanon's relations with Syria have made a dramatic positive shift post-Assad, deputy PM says

Lebanon's relationship with Syria has become less dominated by Syrian interference since Bashar Assad's fall, with Syria no longer seeking hegemony over Lebanon.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Kurds in the Middle East: Struggle for a homeland

Syrian transitional government troops and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had been fighting for weeks in northern Syria. On Tuesday evening, the announcement of a four-day ceasefire restored a measure of calm. SDF fighters were close allies of the international coalition battling the extremist "Islamic State,&quot, or IS, group in Syria and managed to take control of strategically important areas in Syria during 14 years of civil war. Recent clashes with Syrian government troops has pushed them out of these areas.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Syria decree grants Kurds new rights, formally recognising Kurdish language

Syrian government recognizes Kurdish as a national language, restores citizenship to previously stateless Kurds, bans ethnic discrimination, and declares Newroz a national holiday.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Syria's crisis: Islamic State fighters are not the only concern | Editorial

A rapid Syrian offensive has undone Kurdish self-rule, pushed the SDF aside, and risked release and mismanagement of thousands of IS detainees amid shifting US policy.
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