Middle East

Palestinian patients enter Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after nine months

Palestinian patients enter Egypt as Rafah crossing opens after nine months

Rafah crossing reopened after 9 months, allowing 50 sick Gazans to Egypt for treatment. Ceasefire deal enables 400 to leave. 12,000 need urgent care.

Arab ministers reject Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza

Arab ministers reject Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza

Arab ministers reject Trump's proposal for Palestinian displacement from Gaza. They oppose any actions forcing Palestinians to leave homes, advocating a two-state solution.

Wiltshire in Pics: Football, floods and remembrance

Wiltshire in Pics: Football, floods and remembrance

This week: Owl released, Iraq memorial, "39 Steps" rehearsals, pygmy goat twins born, flood alerts, and Ed Davey plays football.

Sharaa vows to pursue criminals as Syria's transitional president

Sharaa vows to pursue criminals as Syria's transitional president

Syria's new leader Shala vows to prosecute criminals after Assad's overthrow. Constitution suspended, new one planned. Rebel groups to integrate into national institutions.

Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

Rafah crossing reopened after 8 months, evacuating 37 sick/injured Palestinians, mostly kids, to Egypt for treatment. This is part of a ceasefire deal.

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Three Israeli hostages freed for 183 Palestinian prisoners. Organized release contrasted chaotic prior handover. Mixed emotions in Israel. Ceasefire continues.