Author: Gulf News Week
Trump told Iranian protesters that ‘help is on its way’ in a Truth Social post.United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened that Washington could intervene militarily in Iran if there is a violent crackdown on demonstrators amid ongoing protests.On Wednesday, it emerged that some personnel have been advised to leave the United States military’s al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, heightening fears of a US strike and potential Iranian retaliation.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Are Iran’s protests different this time around?list 2 of 4Trump says ‘help is on the way’ for Iran protesterslist 3…
Israel limits the ability of teachers from the West Bank to travel to occupied East Jerusalem.At least 25,000 students in occupied East Jerusalem are taking part in a strike after Israel prevented access to teachers from the occupied West Bank.The strike was called by the General Secretariat of Christian Educational Institutions in Jerusalem and later joined by all private schools in East Jerusalem.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israel kills Palestinian in Hebron, raids Nablus, East Jerusalem weddinglist 2 of 3Australia festival faces mass boycott after dropping Palestinian authorlist 3 of 3Writers declare solidarity with prisoners on hunger…
The report comes amid warnings from the US that it could intervene in protests currently taking place in Iran.The United States is withdrawing some personnel from its bases in the Middle East, a US official told the Reuters news agency, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit US bases if Washington launches strikes on Iran.As Iran’s leadership battles widescale antigovernment protests, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to intervene on behalf of the protesters.Some personnel have been advised to leave the US military’s Al Udeid airbase in Qatar by Wednesday…
Special rapporteur says Israel’s nonresponse to the growing crisis reflects its attitude towards Palestinians.Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on Palestine, has accused Israel of treating Palestinian lives as “expendable”, linking the “hellish” impact of a deadly winter storm in Gaza directly to the deliberate destruction of the enclave’s infrastructure.Speaking to media Arabic on Tuesday as a deep weather depression pummelled the Gaza Strip, killing at least seven children, Albanese said the weather disaster had exposed the depth of Israel’s disregard for civilian survival.“It is shocking even for me sitting far away. … Their lives seem like hell,” Albanese…
Israel’s covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.Iranian authorities have been increasingly clear that they believe foreign countries are behind the unrest sweeping the country – and are involved in fomenting unrest on the ground.On Monday, President Masoud Pezeshkian shifted focus away from Iran’s stuttering economy and suppression of dissent and towards his country’s longstanding geopolitical adversaries, Israel and the United States.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4How US sanctions crippled lives of Iranians Trump says he wants to ‘help’list 2 of 4How will Trump’s new 25% tariff impact Iran’s trading partners?list 3…
The unprecedented convergence of internal and external pressures makes these protests distinct.Protests are nothing new in Iran. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, the sanctions-hit country has been rocked by repeated waves of demonstrations.However, experts say the current deadly upheaval is unprecedented, due to a potent mix of rising domestic pressures and aggressive threats from the United States – leaving Iran’s leaders with fewer options on what to do next.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’list 2 of 3Iran says it is ready for war as US president discusses military optionslist 3 of…
After more than two years of a genocidal war, wounded and traumatised Palestinian children stare at an uncertain future.Jabalia, Gaza – Omar Halawa got up from his chair, like any 13-year-old child would. But he had forgotten a devastating detail about himself: he only had one leg.“He fell off the chair,” his mother Yasmin Halawa told media. “It is very sad for us all, seeing him like that.”Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Fourth Palestinian baby freezes to death in Gaza since Novemberlist 2 of 4Gaza children risk snipers to attend tent schoolslist 3 of 4A New Year for…
Foreign Minister Sugiono outlines position on proposed international stabilization mission, emphasizing transitional role ahead of political settlement. JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono asserted on Wednesday that any international stabilization force deployed to Gaza should only be a temporary measure, reaffirming that a two-state solution remains the definitive objective for lasting peace. In a statement from Jakarta, Sugiono clarified Indonesia’s stance amid growing international discussion over security arrangements for postwar Gaza. He emphasized that an external force must not become a permanent fixture and should instead pave the way for a sovereign Palestinian state. “The international stabilization force in Gaza is…
Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka head the men’s and women’s fields as seedings are set ahead of Thursday’s tournament draw. MELBOURNE – World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and reigning women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka have been named the top seeds for the 2024 Australian Open, which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park. The seedings, announced Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s official draw, see two-time defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner placed second. Alexander Zverev is seeded third, with ten-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic notably taking the fourth seed. In the women’s draw, Sabalenka is followed by world No. 2 Iga Świątek and…
Iconic Hamra district hotel that served as a lifeline for journalists during Lebanon’s civil war shuts its doors amid ongoing economic crisis. BEIRUT – The Commodore Hotel, whose bullet-scarred walls sheltered generations of foreign correspondents during Lebanon’s civil war and became synonymous with conflict journalism, has closed permanently, victims of Lebanon’s protracted economic collapse and regional instability. Located in Beirut’s once-bustling Hamra district, the nine-story hotel’s gates were locked this week, ending its 81-year history. Management declined to comment on the closure, which coincides with a severe downturn in Lebanon’s tourism and hospitality sectors despite a fragile economic recovery. For journalists…