UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size
The widely-used Mercator map is often criticised for visually exaggerating and centralising Western nations.
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Could Hormuz offer a way out of the US-Iran war?
The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most dangerous points of leverage in the US-Iran war, but it may also offer Tehran and Washington their clearest route back to negotiations.
Trump says US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘soon’
Trump says US may hit Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘soon’ US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States may strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain “very soon”, speaking to reporters at the White House. Located near the heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, Pickaxe Mountain is a heavily fortified site that houses two deeply buried tunnel complexes.
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant ‘return hubs’ by 2027
Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands did not outline where the centres would be located.
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices
The country's highest court is considering investigations into two judges who have accused each other of wrongdoing.
US Congress passes bill punishing universities that boycott Israel
US Congress passes bill punishing universities that boycott Israel The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican-led bill that aims to penalise universities that engage in boycotts of Israel or attempt to prevent students from participating in exchange programmes in Israel. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act passed by 237 to 169 votes. The act would solely apply to universities that are part of federal student aid programmes.
Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank
Israeli forces' demolition of 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban leaves villagers determined to stand firm on their land.
US Congress passes bill punishing universities that boycott Israel
US Congress passes bill punishing universities that boycott Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 18:28 The legislation threatens to cut federal aid to universities that engage in any form of boycotts against Israel A pro-Palestinian rally in New York City on 4 October 2025 (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images via AFP) Off The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican-led bill that aims to penalise universities that engage in boycotts of Israel or attempt to prevent students from participating in exchange programmes in Israel. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act passed by 237 to 169 votes. The act would solely apply to universities that are part of federal student aid programmes.
US Targets Turkish Bank In New Bid To Cut Iran's Financial Lifelines
WASHINGTON -- The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish investment bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran move oil revenue and providing access to the international financial system as Washington intensifies its campaign to squeeze Tehran.
Report: Israeli attacks kill eight Palestinians in past 24 hours
Report: Israeli attacks kill eight Palestinians in past 24 hours Eight Palestinians were killed and 31 wounded in the past 24 hours, including one death from previous wounds, the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza said. Additional victims remain trapped under rubble or lying on roadsides that the medical teams and civil defence crews are unable to reach, the ministry said. At 1,334 killed and 4,429 wounded, with 815 bodies recovered from debris since the ceasefire took effect on 11 October 2025, according to ministry figures.
Moment two workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel
Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal
Indonesia wildfires send toxic haze across Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Kalimantan province, sending smoke and toxic haze across Southeast Asia.
Israeli drone strike kills two in southern Lebanon
Israeli drone strike kills two in southern Lebanon An Israeli drone strike killed two people in the town of Kfar Rumman in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district, according to a Al-Mayadeen network report. The report said that Israeli forces carried out explosions in the Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri and on the outskirts of the village of Zawtar al-Sharqiya. Israeli sttikes also hit areas in Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
Yemen’s army says recaptured key territory as clashes with Houthis continue
Two days of fighting between government forces and Houthi fighters has left dozens dead on both sides, sources say.
Revealed: Microsoft signed $125m contract with Israel during first year of Gaza war
Revealed: Microsoft signed $125m contract with Israel during first year of Gaza war Microsoft signed a contract worth more than $100m with the Israeli government in 2024, according to documents published on the Israeli Ministry of Finance’s Hebrew-language website, Middle East Eye can reveal. The multimillion-dollar deal appears in Israel's annual budget-execution report for 2024 , which was published by the finance ministry's accountant general in March 2025. However, details of the Microsoft agreement were obscured within a lengthy list of procurement commitments and only surfaced following close analysis of the budget report by MEE.
Rescuers race to save 10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well
Rescue teams in Algeria are racing against time to save a 10-year-old boy named Ayoub, after he fell into an deep well.
US adds 162,000 jobs in August, raising Fed rate hike expectations
Unemployment rate steady as public schools and food services lead the surge in US job growth for August.
The number 10 shirt must not retire with Messi
Maradona and Messi each made the shirt their own. The next great Argentinian player should have that chance, too.
Bride walks down the aisle despite waist-deep flooding
A couple chose to get married in the middle of severe flooding in the Philippines.
Palestinian rights group condemns Israeli minister’s Gaza forced displacement remarks
Palestinian rights group condemns Israeli minister’s Gaza forced displacement remarks The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights has condemned comments by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz about a plan to forcefully relocate large numbers of Palestinians from Gaza. Katz said on Wednesday that a plan to move Palestinians “by sea, land and air” was ready and waiting for a green light from the United States. He said “there is no real solution for Gaza without this migration”.
