Middle East

UN committee warns of 'organized, widespread' ill-treatment in Israel's actions since October 2023

UN committee warns of 'organized, widespread' ill-treatment in Israel's actions since October 2023

Findings of UN Committee against Torture highlight concerns over civilian harm, detention practices, interrogation methods, humanitarian access

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Displaced children in Gaza camp turn sandy road into makeshift basketball court
28.11.2025

Displaced children in Gaza camp turn sandy road into makeshift basketball court

Kids in Khan Younis escape hardship of displacement by practicing basketball on narrow dirt road, as Palestinian coaches try to revive sport amid massive destruction of Gaza’s athletic facilities

13 killed, as many wounded in Israeli attack on Beit Jinn town in Damascus countryside
28.11.2025

13 killed, as many wounded in Israeli attack on Beit Jinn town in Damascus countryside

Many still trapped under rubble as death toll expected to rise, according to reports

Russia worried that US plan for Gaza may mask 'experiments' on Palestinian territory
28.11.2025

Russia worried that US plan for Gaza may mask 'experiments' on Palestinian territory

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Moscow abstained from vote because of positions of Palestinian leadership and interested Arab and Muslim countries

Syrian president celebrates 1st anniversary of start of operation that led to fall of Assad regime
28.11.2025

Syrian president celebrates 1st anniversary of start of operation that led to fall of Assad regime

Ahmed al-Sharaa urges Syrians to 'demonstrate their commitment to the great struggle for freedom and show strong national unity'

Palestine welcomes European condemnation of Israeli violence in West Bank
28.11.2025

Palestine welcomes European condemnation of Israeli violence in West Bank

Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh calls it ‘an important stance' in protecting civilians, halting attacks