Linah Alsaafin
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After fleeing war, homelessness threatens UK’s Ukrainian refugees
After being sponsored for an initial six-month period, finding permanent housing is challenging as inflation soars. → Read More
Ukraine-Russia updates: Military aid prompts Moscow warning
All the updates from January 19, as they happened. → Read More
Russia-Ukraine updates: War reaching new level of ‘barbarism’
All the updates from December 4, as they happened. → Read More
Russia-Ukraine updates: EU agrees to cap Russian gas prices
All the updates from December 2, as they happened. → Read More
UK’s Sunak: Diversity win or continuation of majoritarianism?
Sunak is the UK’s first prime minister of colour but some doubt his policies will benefit underrepresented communities. → Read More
Is the Booking.com reversal on Palestine corporate hypocrisy?
Foreign companies working in illegal settlements implicate themselves in violations of Palestinians’ rights: Analysts. → Read More
Latest Abu Akleh killing updates: Palestine rejects Israeli probe
Riyad Mansour says Palestine won’t accept a probe by the ‘Israeli occupying authority’ into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing. → Read More
Ukraine war serves as backdrop to France’s presidential elections
Macron has won praise for playing a mediating role, while Le Pen has turned against Putin and embraced refugees. → Read More
What is behind the rise of the far right in France?
Mainstreaming of far-right politics in France due to public ‘pessimism’ and acceptance of hardline views, analysts say. → Read More
Islamophobia rises in France as presidential election nears
Muslims have increasingly been portrayed as a threat to French society under Macron’s presidency, analysts say. → Read More
‘We are scapegoats’: Arab journalists fired by Deutsche Welle
Contested ‘anti-Semitism’ case highlights Germany’s difficult relationship with Palestinian-Israeli politics. → Read More
Hamas claims victory as Gaza celebrates ceasefire
Cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas after a devastating 11-day offensive is seen as a victory by Hamas. → Read More
Israel announces ceasefire in Gaza operation: Live
Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office announces ceasefire in Gaza operation after 11 days of fighting. → Read More
What is behind Israel’s targeting of prominent buildings in Gaza?
Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s civilian buildings are an attempt to demoralise Palestinians and weaken their resolve. → Read More
Palestinian protests in Israel showcase ‘unprecedented’ unity
Palestinian citizens of Israel say widespread protests reflect a shared movement against Israeli colonialism. → Read More
Israeli air strike kills Hamas Gaza City commander: Live news
Israeli army bombs police and security buildings; Gaza authorities say 53 Palestinians killed, including 14 children. → Read More
Dozens wounded as Israeli forces raid Al-Aqsa compound: Live
Crackdown comes ahead of ‘Jerusalem Day’ marches when Israelis mark the occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967. → Read More
Israel uses ‘apartheid’ to subjugate Palestinians: HRW
Policymakers must shift focus away from a political solution to a rights-based approach, HRW and analysts say. → Read More
Palestinians protest Israeli police inaction amid crime wave
Palestinian citizens of Israel blame Israeli police for high level of intra-communal violence within their community. → Read More
Saudi begins registering people for COVID vaccination
Vaccine is free for citizens and residents and contains strong response to virus, Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said. → Read More