The New Arab sat down with Iranian Canadian singer Navan to talk about his latest album 'Kisses on the Moon', specifically going into detail about his track 'Iran', which was inspired by Tehran and written in the wake of anti-government protests:

"We believe there are serious regulatory questions about whether senior barristers associated with UK Lawyers for Israel have acted consistently with the professional duties expected of members of the Bar."

Before Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, approximately 2,000 Palestinians travelled through the Rafah border crossing daily in and out of the coastal enclave But according to official Palestinian figures, only 2,800 people have trickled through since the crossing partially reopened on 2 February.

Nickolay Mladenov, a Gaza high representative of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", has warned that the status quo in the divided and devastated territory - including an imperfect ceasefire - risks becoming "permanent" reality

Activists freed from Israeli custody have detailed sexual abuse, including rape, at the hand of Israeli prison personnel

Two legal organisations have filed a complaint against three senior barristers from a prominent pro-Israeli organisation, two of whom are members of the House of Lords, alleging misuse of professional status in a campaign targeting Palestine solidarity organisations and individuals:

A Palestinian poet in Gaza spent two years rescuing thousands of books from destroyed libraries and universities, restoring them with volunteers to open the Gaza Strip's first library since the war began. The Phoenix Library houses over 6,000 books salvaged from rubble and donated by families:

At a Cannes Film Festival screening of Land And Freedom earlier this week, Ken Loach cited Martin Luther King Jr as he delivered powerful words of solidarity for Palestinians in Gaza.

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna criticised the DNC after its 192-page post-election report made no mention of Gaza or Israel. Many Democrats argue the party’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza played a major role in alienating voters during the 2024 election.

It's been 15 years since the ICC launched its investigation into potential war crimes and human rights abuses in Libya. This week, one militia commander is attending a hearing at The Hague in what could become a landmark Libyan case that eventually heads to trial. But why has it taken so long?

Shocking testimonies from activists detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla state that Israeli forces sexually abused, raped, and beat them:

There have been at least 125,000 cases of skin infection recorded in Gaza since the start of this year, as Israel continues to stop vital aid from entering and a lack of repairs on key infrastructure and hygiene facilities damaged by Israel mean the number of rodents are multiplying

MP Caroline Yadan, author of a now-failed bill and member of Macron's La France Insoumise, has been described as deliberately conflating antisemitism with criticism of Israel, turning it into a criminal offence used to neutralise, threaten and intimidate supporters, writes Walaa Saeed Al-Samarrai:

The Egyptian King, who is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, has 116 internationals for his country and 67 goals. He will be joined by 26 other teammates, including some familiar faces and some newcomers

Tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt have escalated as Addis Ababa seeks Red Sea access while disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam continue:

A proposed Iraqi security ministry would bring the Iran-backed PMF and other forces under a single structure amid growing international pressure:

Palantir has been accused of providing the Israeli army with AI technology to target Palestinians in the genocidal war on Gaza:

There have been at least 125,000 cases of skin infection recorded in Gaza since the start of this year, as Israel continues to stop vital aid:

Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE will attend a NATO summit in Turkey next month amid rising tensions over Iran and Gulf security fears:

Palestine Action has sabotaged trucks at DSV's Bristol depot, a logistics firm that transports weapons and key components for Elbit Systems, Israel's largest arms producer. DSV has been repeatedly targeted by activists demanding the firm cut ties with Elbit

The artwork spells out "Al-Qalam" - "the pen" - and celebrates writers linked to the Arab diaspora and historic Ottoman Levant. Names like Gibran Khalil Gibran, Mikhail Naimy, Ameen Rihani and Elia Abu Madi appear on the art, triggering criticism for the erasure of the writers' Lebanese identity

Why are campaigners concerned about AI giant Palantir's growing footprint in the UK?

Video footage captures the moment an ambulance was struck in an Israeli attack in Deir Qanoun En Nahr, south Lebanon. A Syrian father & his young daughter were killed in the initial strike. Moments later, paramedics from the Islamic Risala Scout Association rushed to the scene to rescue the wounded

Those sanctioned include MPs from Hezbollah, its ally Amal, members of the Lebanese military, and the General Security Directorate

Other Gulf allies and senior regional officials also reportedly pressed the Trump administration to avoid reigniting conflict during the Hajj period

Additionally, nearly half of democratic voters said their party "was too supportive" of Israel

Egypt's roster for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico has been revealed, featuring a mix of familiar faces and up-and-coming talents:

More than 400 international activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained after Israeli forces intercepted their ships on international waters. Since returning home, multiple activists have described beatings, humiliation, and sexual assault while in Israeli custody:

An Israeli airstrike near Tebnine Governmental Hospital in south Lebanon has wounded nine people, including seven staff members, and damaged all departments — putting them out of function. The hospital is one of the last functioning medical facilities in south Lebanon:

Film Review: Set in a nameless village ravaged by civil war, 'The Station' follows sisters Layal & Shams carving a fragile sanctuary for women in war-torn Yemen

As far-right hate marches grow more mainstream, British nationalism is increasingly being defined through the lens of Islamophobia, writes Mariya bint Rehan:

The Filton 24 case exposes how UK terrorism laws are being used to criminalise pro-Palestine direct action and expand state repression, writes Asim Qureshi:

The company has up to three months to begin operations at the northern Lebanon airport, amid hopes it can become a hub for low-cost carriers:

Footage has emerged of a "homecoming" party for a unit within Israeli forces that featured a display their annihilation of southern Lebanon's villages on a large screen. The screening was met cheers and laughter from the crowd, which included soldier from the unit and their family members & friends

Lebanon's top diplomat says the monument was removed and will replaced with a more accurate inscription of the poets and writers:

Before Israel's war on Gaza, approximately 2,000 Palestinians travelled through the crossing daily in and out of the coastal enclave:

The US Treasury has accused nine Lebanese officials and MPs of coordinating with and 'hindering' Hezbollah's disarmament, hitting them with sanctions:

A Texas Democrat called for politicians who accepted pro-Israel money to face treason charges as scrutiny grows over AIPAC’s ties to Washington:

As Israel's war in Gaza persists, more and more Democrat-leaning voters have grown more supportive and sympathetic towards Palestinians:

Reports say Saudi Arabia has asked the Trump administration to avoid major escalation with Iran during the Hajj pilgrimage period:

"They put ropes around my neck and beat me until I lost consciousness," Thiago Avila told The New Arab

Alon Haimovich, the GM of Microsoft Israel, is departing at the end of this month following an investigation over ties to Israeli military surveillance. Earlier investigations found that an intelligence unit of the Israeli military was using Microsoft technology. Here's what you need to know.

Arsenal may be top of the league—but a new report by War on Want says the club ranks second in the Premier League for ties to companies linked to Israel. From Google and Meta to Expedia and Deel, the report examines how sponsorship money connects football surveillance, illegal settlements & war

With Eid al-Adha around the corner, brands and retailers will be scrambling to capitalise on the festivities. But we must not be lulled into a false sense of representation or belonging, explains Nadeine Asbali:

With Ethiopia and Eritrea's internal strife threatening to merge with Sudan's war, the Horn of Africa could be heading towards a wider conflict:

Somaliland could be on the verge of gaining international recognition from a second country, the United Arab Emirates, nearly five months after being recognised by Israel in a controversial decision that sent shockwaves across the international community

Hajj has been a cherished spiritual journey, especially for older Palestinians who saved for years to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. Before October 2023, about 3,000 Palestinians from Gaza travelled annually for Hajj. After nearly three years of an Israeli war, these trips are almost impossible.

Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of both Israel and Trump, conceded to his Republican primary challenger Ed Gallrein, in what many saw as a victory for Trump's MAGA movement and for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)

Hussein al-Sharaa, the father of Ahmed Al-Sharaa, said in a TV interview that the people of Deir al-Zour were "a group of savages with loud voices". He also said that Shawaya, a community historically associated with sheep-herding, were "far better and more civilised" than people from Deir al-Zour

Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is refusing to give up enriched uranium