‘Can’t stay silent any more’: Rage in Lebanon over Israel’s war on Gaza Pro-Palestinian rallies held near US, German embassies in Lebanon to express anger at Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza. Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023
Gaza diary part four: ‘This time it was a rumour, what about next time?’ Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, recounts the past few days in Gaza: the ordeal of getting gas to cook with, rumours of evacuation, and the fear of having nowhere to flee to The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Watch: Committee questions Foreign Office minister on Israel evacuations Watch as the foreign affairs committee questions Foreign Office minister Lord Ahmad on Tuesday 17 Setember. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Gaza diary part two: ‘We decide to stay. Then I start crying’ Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, recounts the past few days in Gaza: deciding to stay or flee, moving in with strangers yet again, relief at finding internet access – and the constant fear The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Afghan earthquake rescue mission faces race against time Many remain buried after Saturday’s earthquake in Afghanistan, as rescue teams intensify efforts to dig out survivors. Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023
Jazz star Yussef Dayes: ‘Other people had David Beckham as their hero – I had the drummer Billy Cobham’ The groundbreaking south London drummer is now on the brink of solo stardom. He reveals the highs and lows of his journey and why his new album is more than just a jazz record The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Syrians long for justice 10 years after shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa The 2013 Lampedusa tragedy known as the children’s shipwreck shook the world’s conscience. Survivors still want answers. Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023
‘How did he die and I didn’t?’: Hungary’s spate of car crashes involving police and migrants People injured in crashes involving Hungarian police are being pushed back to Serbia from hospital, say human rights groups The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
MP calls for UK Government to ditch planned 'grubby' trade deal with India AN MP fighting for the release of Scot Jagtar Singh Johal from an Indian prison has demanded answers from the Foreign Office after the Canadian… The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023
Indian security officers, rebels killed in gun battle in Kashmir Four Indian security forces and two rebels have been killed in separate gunfights in Indian-administered Kashmir. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023
Shooting down drones isn’t enough to stop Jordan’s crystal meth problem The use of the amphetamine captagon has been the focus of much government attention, but crystal meth use is increasing. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
UK decides not to call for release of Briton held in India on terror charges Public demand for Jagtar Singh Johal to be set free is ‘not in his best interests’, says Asia minister The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Jagtar Singh Johal's brother in plea to PM after letter from Douglas Ross 'mislaid' A PLEA to Rishi Sunak to put pressure on the Indian Prime Minister to release Jagtar Singh Johal from prison and a possible death penalty has been… The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023
Foreign Office ‘blindsided’ by coroner’s critical remarks after Qatar inquest Raffy Tsakanika, 21, from Cambridge, died after the car she was a passenger in was hit from behind near Doha in March 2019. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 UK sanctions Lebanon’s former central bank governor Britain, the US and Canada have announced coordinated designations against Riad Salameh and three associates.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023 Mother of Cheshire boy, 7, kidnapped by father says Saudi lawyers ‘too scared’ to help Exclusive: Ranem Elkhalidi meeting Foreign Office officials this week as she continues fight to bring her son home
Zenger · Jun 24, 2023 Terrorism Continues To Pose A Threat Despite Lack Of Media Coverage Arrests, attacks, and terror financing persist, while intel efforts prevent more attacks than ever before.
Reuters · May 26, 2023 Anger and fear among Syrians amid Turkish opposition's anti-immigrant campaign Like many Syrians in Turkey, Ghaith Sameer is awaiting the result of Sunday's election runoff with trepidation, fearing a win for an opposition candidate who promises to swiftly repatriate migrants.
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023 Supreme Court reschedules plea seeking independent probe into Atiq Ahmed’s murder A Bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said the Atiq Ahmed case is one among several being rescheduled for a later date after five judges have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 Government and media ‘must make it clear’ terrorism is ‘completely unacceptable’ Benjamin Shaw, whose sister and two of his nieces were killed in the West Bank, spoke out during a ministerial visit to his north London home.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023 ‘I haven’t earned a single rial’: Qatar migrant labourers left stranded and jobless after the World Cup Visa scams and a collapsed job market mean that 100 days on from the World Cup final, many workers face destitution despite promises of rights reforms
Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2023 Muslim man told to stop praying by security guard at train station sparking outrage The Muslim man who identified himself as Ahmad told CTV news Ottawa that a security guard came up to him after he had just finished praying and said “don’t pray in here"
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023 Muslim man stopped from praying at Canada train station Via Rail issued an apology to the man over ‘regrettable and saddening incident’
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Mother of woman who died in Qatar criticises lack of action from Foreign Office Raffy Tsakanika died after the car she was travelling in was struck from behind by a second vehicle in March 2019.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 UK Government could have saved life of Jordanian executed in Saudi Arabia – MP Conservative former Cabinet minister David Davis accused ministers of making ‘only low-level attempts’ to talk to the Saudis about the case.