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Palestinian Family's Return Home Shattered by Settler Attack as Netanyahu Minimizes Violence

Palestinian Family's Return Home Shattered by Settler Attack as Netanyahu Minimizes Violence

A Palestinian family returning to their West Bank home was attacked by over 100 Israeli settlers who set the house on fire. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed a handful of rioters, political opponents and international observers condemned the ongoing violence.

Egypt Independent|September 30, 2026|1
King Mohammed VI Appoints Fatima Ezzahra al-Mansouri as Morocco's First Woman Prime Minister Following Election Victory

King Mohammed VI Appoints Fatima Ezzahra al-Mansouri as Morocco's First Woman Prime Minister Following Election Victory

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra al-Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister after her party won the September 23 parliamentary election.

Egypt Independent|September 30, 2026|1
Critical Crisis at Roumieh Prison as Lebanese Inmates Refuse Food and Water for 18 Days

Critical Crisis at Roumieh Prison as Lebanese Inmates Refuse Food and Water for 18 Days

Approximately 400 inmates at Roumieh prison in Lebanon have been on a hunger strike for over two weeks following the suspension of a general amnesty law, leading to a severe medical crisis.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Appointed as Morocco's First Female Prime Minister

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Appointed as Morocco's First Female Prime Minister

King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first female prime minister, tasking her with forming a new governing coalition following her party's election success.

The National|September 30, 2026|1
Inside Britain's Prison Crisis: Why Early Release Policies Have Sparked Fierce Outrage

Inside Britain's Prison Crisis: Why Early Release Policies Have Sparked Fierce Outrage

A controversial early release scheme aimed at easing severe prison overcrowding in England and Wales has sparked public outrage, drawing criticism from victims' families, judges, and probation officers.

Egypt Independent|September 30, 2026|1
Trump Re-engages With Kim Jong Un, Declaring the North Korean Leader a 'Friend' Despite Nuclear Arsenal Concerns

Trump Re-engages With Kim Jong Un, Declaring the North Korean Leader a 'Friend' Despite Nuclear Arsenal Concerns

US President Donald Trump has praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities while seeking a diplomatic breakthrough amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces 20% Reduction in General and Admiral Ranks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces 20% Reduction in General and Admiral Ranks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to cut general and admiral positions by 20 percent by January 2027, drawing criticism from lawmakers amid ongoing military restructuring.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026
Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid Slams Benjamin Netanyahu Over Election Attack Warnings

Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid Slams Benjamin Netanyahu Over Election Attack Warnings

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fear-mongering after warnings of potential attacks ahead of the upcoming general election.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
US Ends Iraq Mission, UAE Condemns Al Aqsa Breach, and Morocco Names First Female Prime Minister

US Ends Iraq Mission, UAE Condemns Al Aqsa Breach, and Morocco Names First Female Prime Minister

Catch up on major regional developments, including the US troop withdrawal from Iraq, Morocco's appointment of its first female prime minister, and the latest updates from the UAE and Iran.

The National|September 30, 2026|1
South African President Takes Urgent Action Against Femicide Following Shocking Killings

South African President Takes Urgent Action Against Femicide Following Shocking Killings

The South African president has ordered immediate action to address the rising crisis of femicide following a series of tragic killings in the country.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
US Concludes 12-Year Iraq Mission Against ISIS Amid Rising Iranian Influence and New Regional Challenges

US Concludes 12-Year Iraq Mission Against ISIS Amid Rising Iranian Influence and New Regional Challenges

The US military is officially ending its 12-year anti-ISIS mission in Iraq, raising new concerns over regional security and growing Iranian influence.

The National|September 30, 2026|1
Moroccan Protests Surge as Rabat Deepens Diplomatic Ties with Israel

Moroccan Protests Surge as Rabat Deepens Diplomatic Ties with Israel

Protests have erupted across several Moroccan cities as citizens demand an end to diplomatic normalisation with Israel, highlighting a growing disconnect between public sentiment and Rabat's deepening ties with Tel Aviv.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan Maintains Advantage in Race for UN Chief After Fourth Straw Poll

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan Maintains Advantage in Race for UN Chief After Fourth Straw Poll

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan has extended her lead in the fourth UN Security Council straw poll for the next Secretary General, though she still lacks a decisive consensus.

The National|September 30, 2026
Trump Predicts Swift End to Iran Conflict Despite Lacking Specifics

Trump Predicts Swift End to Iran Conflict Despite Lacking Specifics

US President Donald Trump predicts the war on Iran will conclude very soon without offering details, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urges US voters to change the administration ahead of midterms.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
Trump Announces 32-Day Campaign Blitz Ahead of Crucial Midterm Elections

Trump Announces 32-Day Campaign Blitz Ahead of Crucial Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump has announced a 32-day campaign tour ahead of the midterm elections, even as recent polls show his approval rating dropping to historic lows amid rising living costs.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
Qatari PM Slams Gaza Atrocities and Accuses Israel of Undermining Ceasefire Efforts

Qatari PM Slams Gaza Atrocities and Accuses Israel of Undermining Ceasefire Efforts

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has strongly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza and attacks on mediators during an interview, calling for dialogue to resolve broader regional conflicts.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Heated Senate Hearing

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Trump Probes in Heated Senate Hearing

Former US Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into President Donald Trump during a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, while Republican lawmakers accused him of overreach and political bias.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Faces Federal Assault Charges After Being Shot by ICE Officer in Texas

Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Faces Federal Assault Charges After Being Shot by ICE Officer in Texas

A Venezuelan asylum seeker shot in the back by an ICE officer in Texas is facing federal assault charges, while his legal team fights both his removal and seeks medical treatment for his injuries.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
UN Extends Gang Suppression Force Mandate in Haiti Amid Continuing Violence

UN Extends Gang Suppression Force Mandate in Haiti Amid Continuing Violence

The United Nations Security Council has extended the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti until March 2027 as the country continues to battle widespread criminal violence and delayed elections.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
US Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Third-Country Deportations

US Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Resume Third-Country Deportations

The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume third-country deportations while an ongoing legal challenge proceeds to a hearing in December.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026