Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco’s dried-up south back to life

A senior Hamas official has expressed that the group is unwilling to engage in further negotiations for a ceasefire or hostage release while Israel's blockade continues, which they describe as a "starvation war." Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza, aiming to pressure Hamas for the release of hostages and replace humanitarian aid distribution with a new system controlled by private companies, which the UN has criticized as a violation of humanitarian principles. Amidst escalating...

Libya's Health Minister Detained Over Corruption Allegations Libya’s Public Prosecutor has ordered the detention of the health minister and several senior officials from the Government of National Unity (GNU) for irregularities in importing cancer medications from Iraq. The officials, including the director of the Pharmacy Department and the head of the Public Tender Committee, are accused of breaching regulations by not coordinating with the General Authority for Combating Cancer. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh previously suspended...

Iraqi Mohammed Jalal, who spent a decade seeking asylum in Germany, was ultimately denied and returned to Kurdistan, facing the same challenges that prompted his initial departure. Now unemployed and living in difficult conditions with his elderly father, Jalal hopes for a chance to return to Europe and work legally. His experience reflects a broader trend of Iraqis and other migrants being repatriated as European nations tighten migration policies, with ongoing efforts to assist returnees...

Nasr Al-Din Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, stated that recent Houthi strikes on Israel demonstrate the failure of U.S. air strikes in Yemen. He emphasized that their military operations will continue in support of the Palestinian people and that the blockade on Eilat Port will remain in place until aggression against Gaza stops. Amer vowed to escalate their attacks if Israel continues military actions in Gaza, asserting that they are engaged in...

SummarySyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed that Syria has engaged in indirect talks with Israel to ease tensions, as reported during a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron. The United Arab Emirates is said to be mediating these discussions, although a senior UAE official denied this claim. Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Syria targeting pro-Iran proxies, Sharaa expressed openness to normalization with Israel under certain conditions during a meeting with U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman. Full...

SummarySpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that his government will submit a resolution to the UN General Assembly aimed at halting civilian casualties in Gaza and ensuring humanitarian aid delivery. He emphasized the need for the international community to take action amid the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Palestine, stating that Spain will not remain passive. Since March 2, Israel has closed Gaza's crossings to aid, exacerbating the crisis, with over 52,600 Palestinians reported...