Author: Gulf News Week

The US president is pushing a UN resolution that would revive the mandate structure of 100 years ago almost entirely, simply replacing the UK with the US as the authority in control.The Trump administration is pushing an Israeli-crafted resolution at the UN Security Council (UNSC) this week aimed at eliminating the possibility of a State of Palestine. The resolution does three things. It establishes US political control over the Gaza Strip. It separates Gaza from the rest of Palestine. And it allows the US, and therefore Israel, to determine the timeline for Israel’s supposed withdrawal from Gaza, which would mean…

Sudan’s people are enduring the world’s largest displacement crisis. They need more than emergency relief – they need peace and lasting recovery.This week in al-Afad camp in Sudan, where hundreds of families have arrived after fleeing the fall of el-Fasher, I sat with a mother who had travelled thousands of kilometres with her five-year-old daughter and elderly mother. Her little girl had undergone brain surgery in a military hospital before they were displaced. Now she sits quietly beside her mother – docile, detached, no longer playing as children should. The mother spoke of being beaten, of bodies left along the…

Conditions at Syrian al-Hol and al-Roj camps are “inhuman, dangerous, and degrading”, independent report says, urging UK to comply with international obligations.The United Kingdom government should voluntarily facilitate the return of former repentant ISIL (ISIS) member Shamima Begum and others living in Syrian camps and deprived of British nationality, a new report has urged.The Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice said the current stance of the government towards nationals and former nationals detained in Syrian camps was “increasingly untenable” as they were living under “inhuman” conditions.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Australia repatriates 17 women…

Emirati talents secure seven-medal haul on opening day in Bangkok, with Alhosani and Alshehhi clinching top honors in their weight classes. BANGKOK: The UAE’s next generation of jiu-jitsu champions announced their arrival on the global stage with a dominant performance at the World Youth Championships, collecting a total of seven medals in the under-21 division on Wednesday. The Emirati squad showcased its depth and talent, returning from the mats with two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, setting a triumphant tone for the ongoing competition in Thailand. Podium Finishes Across Weight Classes The gold medals were claimed by Amaar…

Army chief Eyal Zamir says Israel will ‘not tolerate criminal behaviour’ as US expresses concern settler violence may undermine Gaza ceasefire.Israeli President Isaac Herzog and army chief Eyal Zamir have condemned burgeoning Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in a rare public rebuke of what has become a daily cycle of violence often backed by the Israeli military.Herzog on Wednesday described the attacks as “shocking and serious,” adding a rare and powerful voice to what has been heavily muted criticism by top Israeli officials of the settler violence, which involves killings and beatings of civilians and…

Jeddah summit reveals a market pivoting to compact, community-focused living and sophisticated design, driven by a generational shift and supportive government reforms. JEDDAH: A powerful combination of demographic trends and proactive government policy is fundamentally restructuring Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector, as detailed by industry leaders at the 19th Real Estate Development Summit. The discussions painted a picture of a market moving beyond traditional models to embrace walkable neighborhoods, integrated amenities, and a new definition of luxury that honors local heritage. A Generation Reshaping Demand Central to this shift is the Kingdom’s young population. Essam Ahmad Kalthoum, CEO of Asmou…

As thousands maintain a daily vigil at his shrine, a bitter political feud over the investigation into the singer’s drowning death threatens to overshadow his unifying message. GUWAHATI: A month after the tragic death of musical legend Zubeen Garg, Assam remains a state in two halves: one lost in collective grief at a makeshift shrine, the other embroiled in a political firestorm over the circumstances of his drowning in Singapore. While Zubeen’s cremation site in Kamarkuchi village has become a place of daily pilgrimage, with fans singing his hymns and volunteers vowing to serve indefinitely, his passing has ignited a…

With fares soaring for December, travel agents urge residents to book short-haul breaks now before National Day dates are announced and prices spike. DUBAI: UAE residents face a stark financial choice for their year-end vacation, as a new analysis reveals that travelling over the Christmas period is dramatically more expensive than taking a break during the upcoming National Day weekend. From European city breaks to trips back home to India, airfares and packages for the festive season are seeing massive premiums, with some routes costing nearly double. The Staggering Cost Difference A live fare check exposes the widening gap: “Christmas…

The top US diplomat stated the Biden administration is working to prevent settler attacks from derailing critical ceasefire negotiations. WASHINGTON – Escalating violence in the West Bank poses a direct threat to the precarious Gaza peace process, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned on Wednesday. He warned that the surge in attacks by Israeli settlers could spill over and jeopardize U.S.-backed efforts to maintain a ceasefire and forge a lasting peace. Speaking to reporters after a G7 foreign ministers’ summit in Canada, Rubio acknowledged the dangerous link between the two fronts. “I hope not,” he said when asked if the…

Israel has repeatedly been accused of using Palestinians as human shields in violation of international law.The United States had evidence last year that Israeli officials discussed how their soldiers sent Palestinians into tunnels in Gaza that the Israelis believed were potentially lined with explosives, two former US officials have told the Reuters news agency.The information was shared with the White House and analysed by the intelligence community in the final weeks of former President Joe Biden’s administration, the officials said.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Zikim crossing in northern Gaza opens for humanitarian aid, Israel sayslist 2 of…