MENA News

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader

The ICC said Israel's acceptance of the court's jurisdiction was not required

UAE's NCM detects 5.3-magnitude earthquake in southern Iran

The tremors were not felt by UAE residents despite the country's close proximity to Iran

No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends, says Hamas chief

Khalil al-Hayya blamed the lack of progress on Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who in turn holds the group responsible for the stalled talks

Iran says no charges against student who stripped to underwear

The video sparked harsh reactions from officials in Iran, where covering the neck and head and dressing modestly is mandatory for women

US envoy expected in Beirut on Tuesday for ceasefire talks

The US-led ceasefire diplomacy has come back into focus as Israel has been stepping up strikes

Sultan of Oman orders release of 174 prisoners on country's 54th National Day

This initiative aims to ease the burdens of the inmates and their families affected by these circumstances, according to Royal Oman Police

Gaza war: 10 killed in Israeli strike at school housing displaced Palestinian families

The attack on Abu Assi school in the Shati refugee camp also wounded 20 others

Gaza war: Hamas 'ready' for ceasefire, urges Trump to 'pressure' Israel, says official

On the campaign trail, Trump promised peace in the Middle East and has vowed to give freer rein to Israel

Gaza war: 28 Palestinians killed in past 24 hours

Death toll rises to 43,764 with 103,490 wounded since the conflict began on October 7

CIA official charged in leak of Israel plans to strike Iran: Report

He was arrested in Cambodia by the FBI and was to appear in a federal court in Guam on Thursday