Women riding the streets of Tehran on motorbikes is the latest sign of Iran’s societal change
When Merat Behnam first gathered enough courage to ride her yellow scooter through the gridlocked streets of Iran ‘s capital to the coffee shop she runs, traffic wasn’t her main worry.
Saudi belly dancers break taboos behind closed doors
In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret.
Türkiye issues ‘genocide’ arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other senior officials for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, according to Turkish media.
YouTube erases hundreds of videos of alleged Israeli war crimes – media
YouTube has removed hundreds of videos documenting alleged human rights violations by Israel in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, including eyewitness accounts, investigative reports, and humanitarian footage, according to the American non-profit news outlet The Intercept.
Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites after Western airstrikes
Iran will rebuild nuclear facilities targeted in US and Israeli strikes earlier this year, President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, reiterating that his country is not seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
Secret details of Israel’s mammoth deal with Google and Amazon revealed – media
Israel has forced US tech giants Google and Amazon to violate their own legal obligations under a 2021 cloud services contract with West Jerusalem, according to a joint investigation by several news media outlets, including The Guardian.
Netanyahu orders ‘immediate and powerful strikes’ on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered a new round of “immediate and powerful strikes” on Gaza. The announcement was made shortly after Israeli troops allegedly came under attack in the south of the Palestinian enclave.
Israel will decide which foreign forces can enter Gaza, Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to help secure a fragile ceasefire under U.S. President Donald Trump's plan.
Huda Kattan Sponsors Nadeen Ayoub’s Historic Miss Universe Campaign
Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan is funding Miss Universe Palestine Nadeen Ayoub’s journey to the global stage, marking a powerful moment for representation and empowerment. Together, they’re redefining beauty as a force for purpose, pride, and change.
Israeli security minister pushes to resume Gaza war
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the resumption of military operations in Gaza now that Hamas has returned the remaining living Israeli hostages.
Ceasefire offers Israel opportunity to end its international isolation
A ceasefire in Gaza is raising hopes among many in Israel that the country can begin to repair its image abroad, after months of deepening isolation due to the toll of the two-year conflict.
Hamas gives Israel another hostage body, vows to return rest
Hamas handed over to Israel the remains of one more hostage on Friday night, after insisting it was committed to returning all the dead captives still unaccounted for under Gaza's ruins after two years of war.