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The Israeli military has said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards its territory. “Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol,” it said in a statement. Yemen’s Houthi group has been firing missiles and drones towards Israel, stating that their actions are acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The Houthis in Yemen have said that as long as the war in Gaza continues, the...

In Burkina Faso, there are reports that 200 soldiers have been killed in attacks by an Al Qaeda affiliate. It happened in the northern province of Loroum. The attacks follow an earlier assault in which 60 soldiers were killed at a military post in the same province. Nearly half of Burkina Faso is not under government control.

The Al Udeid military base in Qatar “plays a very important part in the stability of the region,” Faisal al-Mudahka, chief editor of Qatari media outlet Gulf Times, told Al Jazeera. He added that the US-Qatar relationship is an “exchange” as well, with the US providing “protection” for Qatar, while Doha gives Washington “intelligence and security”.

Palestinian citizens of Israel commemorate the Nakba or "Catastrophe” annually, marking 77 years of displacement and systemic discrimination since Israel’s founding. Despite comprising 20% of the population, they face state-enforced segregation, land confiscations, and poverty—evident in towns like Lod and Um al-Fahm. Israel’s legal framework denies the Nakba while fragmenting Palestinian identity...

US President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, May 15, for the final leg of a three-day Gulf tour after visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar. His visit follows billion-dollar pledges from those countries earlier in the Middle East tour, which started on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Every year on May 15, Palestinians mark Nakba Day to commemorate the ethnic cleansing of Palestine upon the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Zionist forces expelled about 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and lands between 1947 and 1949, capturing 78 percent of historical Palestine. Today, Palestinians and their supporters commemorate the Nakba – “catastrophe” in Arabic – with marches,...

Talks to bring about a possible ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine is dominating a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Turkiye. But there's some confusion around when or if direct talks will take place between Ukrainian and Russian delegations. Despite this, NATO chief Mark Rutte says he's hopeful that a breakthrough can be achieved. Other NATO foreign ministers have expressed their...

It was another wave of multi-billion-dollar business deals for US President Donald Trump during his visit to Qatar, the second stop on his Middle East tour. President Trump hailed the trade agreements including the largest ever order of planes from US-company Boeing. It's the first time a sitting US president has made an official state visit to the gulf nation. During a state dinner in Doha, the e...

Israel has been accused by aid groups of systematically targeting Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. On Tuesday, the European Hospital and Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza were targeted. At least 29 Palestinians were killed, including a journalist who was receiving treatment. The World Health Organization has recorded 686 Israeli attacks on healthcare facilities since the war on Gaza began on Octob...

Qatar and the United States have signed a series of multi-billion dollar deals, deepening cooperation in trade and defence. On the second day of his Middle East tour, US President Donald Trump was welcomed by the Emir of Qatar in Doha. It marks the first official visit to Qatar by a sitting US president. The agreements are seen as a major step in strengthening strategic relations between the two c...

senior political analyst Marwan Bishara highlights that the core of this visit goes beyond the impressive trade figures and massive investment deals. He emphasizes that while economic agreements were front and center, they serve a deeper strategic purpose—reflecting a shift in Washington’s approach under President Trump. Rather than letting geopolitics shape economic decisions, Bishara suggests th...

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar and US have taken their relationship to “another level” after signing deals to boost defence and trade ties. The deals come after talks between US President Donald Trump and the emir in Doha, the first state visit by a US president to Qatar.

Syria's new leader Ahmed al Sharaa is addressing the nation for the first time since Donald Trump lifted sanctions against Damascus.

The US president has praised his hosts in Qatar for offering him “unbelievable splendour and warmth” as he addressed a state dinner at Lusail Palace. “I’m the first American president ever to officially visit your great country. It’s a great honour to me, especially since I [have known] the incredible gentlemen on my left for a long time. A lot longer than I’ve been in politics,” Trump said, gestu...

The historic deals signed between Trump and Qatar’s Emir dominated discussions, though details of their private talks remain undisclosed. As the leaders departed, journalists spotted US envoy Steve Witkoff, who oversees the Ukraine and Gaza wars. When pressed, Witkoff struck an optimistic tone on both crises, claiming “progress on all fronts” in Gaza, though he declined to specify whether this mea...

Donald Trump has made history as the first sitting US president to undertake an official state visit to Qatar. During talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the leaders signed multiple agreements to bolster trade and defence cooperation, including a landmark $200bn commercial jet deal.

US President Donald Trump is engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activities in the Middle East as part of his three-nation tour. On his second day, Trump has met the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh. He addressed a wide range of regional issues during his speech at the summit. Trump told the council of his plans to negotiate with Iran.

US President Donald Trump joins Gulf leaders as the summit of the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members kicks off in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The summit comes as the US has been holding nuclear talks with Iran.

US President Donald Trump has met Syria's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh. On Tuesday, Trump announced he's lifting sanctions on Syria. He made the announcement in Saudi Arabia, during the first day of his three-country tour of the Gulf.

US President Trump received a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the first day of his visit to the Middle East. The two countries signed a $142bn defence sales agreement as part of a Saudi Arabian commitment to invest $600bn in the United States.

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 27 Palestinians since early Tuesday. A series of strikes targeted the European Hospital in southern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least eleven Palestinians and injuring 40 others. These attacks followed an earlier Israeli strike on the Nasser Medical Complex, where a journalist undergoing treatment was killed. Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary rep...

Saudi Arabia has finalized a major arms deal with the United States. Al Jazeera’s White House Correspondent Kimberly Halkett reports from Riyadh. Meanwhile, former US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan says President Trump’s visit to Riyadh is being received positively in the United States. Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan brings us reactions from Damascus following the lifting of sanctions.

senior political analyst Marwan Bishara highlights the need for a measured and sober assessment of the first day of bilateral summit in Riyadh, cautioning against being swept away by the optics and rhetoric of what MAMY have described as a "historic" gathering. He emphasizes that while the warm public displays of camaraderie may be promising, history urges skepticism.

On the first stop of a three-day visit to the Gulf, US President Donald Trump addressed the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh with major foreign policy announcements. He declared that American sanctions on the new Syrian government will be lifted — signaling a major shift in US policy. Trump also emphasized the need to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program, calling for stronger regiona...

While Trump has accused Iran of sowing chaos throughout the Middle East during his speech, he also has suggested that he is open to improving the country’s relationship with the US, even if differences remain. It is unclear how Iran will respond to those comments as negotiations continue over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme.