Middle East

Ex-UK soldier Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years for spying for Iran

Ex-UK soldier Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years for spying for Iran

Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife got 14 yrs for spying for Iran, passing sensitive data incl. special forces details. He escaped prison, claimed double agent role.

Gaza authorities plead for tents, accuse Israel of obstructing aid

Gaza authorities plead for tents, accuse Israel of obstructing aid

Gaza needs tents for homeless families after Israeli destruction. Aid is limited; ceasefire terms on shelter delivery aren't met.

Car bomb blast in northern Syria kills 15 agricultural workers

Car bomb blast in northern Syria kills 15 agricultural workers

Syria car bomb killed 15 (14 women) traveling near Manbij. 15 more women injured. No claim yet. Second attack in 3 days, deadliest since Dec.

Netanyahu seeks strong backing from Trump, as first foreign leader to visit

Netanyahu seeks strong backing from Trump, as first foreign leader to visit

Netanyahu meets Trump amid Gaza ceasefire challenges. Hostage release, regional issues & US-Israel ties are key. Domestic pressure complicates deal.

Israel destroys neighbourhood in Jenin refugee camp, damaging hospital

Israel destroys neighbourhood in Jenin refugee camp, damaging hospital

Israel bombed Jenin camp, razing buildings. 25 Palestinians killed in 13 days. Mosque torched by settlers; increased attacks across West Bank.

France: Muslim private schools under threat of closure

France: Muslim private schools under threat of closure

Lyon's Al Kindi Muslim school faces closure after losing state funding due to alleged radical content and failures. Similar action hit another Muslim school recently.