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More than half of Lebanon population depends on aid, EU official says

More than half of Lebanon population depends on aid, EU official says More than half of Lebanon's population depends on humanitarian aid, a European Union official said on Friday, as Israel continues its attacks on the…

South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute

SEOUL, May 8 (Reuters) - South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid uncertainty over whether…

UAE sends Trump's Board of Peace '$100m' for training of new Gaza police force

UAE sends Trump's Board of Peace '$100m' for training of new Gaza police force Submitted by Bilge Kotan on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 06:40 Emirati security firm to build force of around 27,000 Jordanian and Egyptian trained…

UK’s Labour set for heavy losses in elections as Reform makes early gains

Nigel Farage's populist party Reform UK has made early gains in local elections with wins in Labour heartlands.

Why has the war on Iran not sparked a mass protest movement?

Why has the war on Iran not sparked a mass protest movement? Submitted by Nura Hossainzadeh on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 21:26 Subtle, everyday acts of violence surround and desensitise us, shaping how Americans respond to…

UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?

Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.

Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan details 'dangerous' attempt by states to remove him

Exclusive: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan details 'dangerous' attempt by states to remove him The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has accused members of the court's governing body of waging a "dangerous"…

Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions

Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions Iraq's oil ministry has denied US accusations against its deputy minister, who the United States hit with sanctions over alleged support to Iran, as…

Every Moment Is a Life: A Gaza anthology curated by Susan Abulhawa is a tour de force

Every Moment Is a Life: A Gaza anthology curated by Susan Abulhawa is a tour de force Submitted by Hossam el-Hamalawy on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 10:10 The beautifully compiled book’s descriptions of the torturous nature of…

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, The US and Iran exchanged attacks late on Wednesday, escalating worries of a collapse in discussions around a long-term ceasefire. While US officials said the attacks…

History-chasing Barca Eye Title Party in Liga Clasico

North Korea Will Deploy New Artillery Guns Targeting Seoul and Commission Its 1st Destroyer

Report: US hosting third round of Israel-Lebanon talks on 14 May

Report: US hosting third round of Israel-Lebanon talks on 14 May The US will be hosting the third round of talks between Israel and Lebanon on 14 and 15 May, a State Department official and an Israeli official told The…

Hezbollah claims 13 attacks on Israeli military

Hezbollah claims 13 attacks on Israeli military Hezbollah announced early on Friday that it carried out 13 attacks on Israeli forces and military sites in response to escalating attacks in Lebanon. This includes the…

Latmiya: Inside the Ashura rituals shaping Iran’s wartime narrative

Latmiya: Inside the Ashura rituals shaping Iran’s wartime narrative Submitted by Zahra Ladha on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 09:36 Mourning performances, Karbala symbolism and nationalist reinterpretations converge in Iran's…

Mandelson: How decades of influence secured role as Starmer's man in Washington

Mandelson: How decades of influence secured role as Starmer's man in Washington Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 07:00 The 'almost hypnotic' Mandelson cast a spell over the Labour Party, becoming US…

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill at least 12, including children

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill at least 12, including children Israel's wave of attacks on Thursday killed at least 12 people, including two children and a paramedic, in southern Lebanon, the Ministry of…

Global Sumud Flotilla activists report sexual abuse while in Israeli custody

Global Sumud Flotilla activists report sexual abuse while in Israeli custody The Global Sumud Flotilla said that activists who were detained during the Gaza-bound aid mission by Israeli forces were subjected to sexual…

Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district

Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.

Trump heads for Xi summit overshadowed by Iran war

US President Donald Trump heads for a superpower summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week hoping the Iran war will not spoil the mood in Beijing. Trump will be expecting a lavish welcome at the high-stakes…