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Screengrab of Yair Netanyahu
Yair Netanyahu took to social media to insult the French president after the latter indicated that France could recognise a Palestinian state in June.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a declaration outlining the main provisions of the interim constitution in a ceremony held at the People's Palace in the capital Damascus, Syria on March 13, 2025.
Ahmed al-Sharaa visits the UAE on Sunday as his Islamist-led government seeks to reassure Gulf and Western powers of its commitment to inclusive governance.
Gaza's Christians celebrate mass on Palm Sunday amid Israel's war on the enclave
As Israel continues its brutal bombardment of the Gaza Strip, including targeting a Christian hospital, the enclave's Christians celebrate Palm Sunday.
Hibatullah Akhundzada defends executions as 'part of Islam' after public killings [Getty]
Hibatullah Akhundzada claimed enforcing "divine punishment" is central to Islamic governance despite widespread condemnation.
People check the destruction in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Al-Ahli hospital, also known as the Baptist or Ahli Arab hospital, in Gaza City on April 13, 2025.
The Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital is out of action after Israeli warplanes destroyed one of its buildings in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Tarek Mitri
Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri tells TNA that Lebanon failed to reconcile after its civil war, leaving sectarian divisions and unresolved trauma.
Algiers has issued a sharp rebuke after French prosecutors indicted an Algerian consular official over the kidnapping of exiled influencer Amir DZ [Getty]
Tensions flare between Algeria and France after a consular officer is indicted in the Paris abduction of opposition influencer Amir Boukhors.
Israeli strike shuts down Baptist Hospital as a child dies in cold after forced evacuation [Getty]
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed Gaza City’s Baptist Hospital emergency wing, pushing Gaza’s shattered healthcare system closer to collapse.
Pierre Poilievre [Getty]
Poilievre, echoing Trump, decried pro-Palestinian protesters during his campaign rally, accusing them of 'contributing to the worsening of hate crimes'.
Iran, US nuclear talks [Getty]
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said reaching an agreement will require willingness from both sides, following Saturday's talks.