Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for allowing harassment that led to his ICE arrest Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 19:46 The federal lawsuit says the institution failed to protect its Palestinian and pro-Palestine students amid increasing threats Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil speaks to the media at a press conference in New York City, on 14 September 2026 (Screengrab) Off Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil launched a federal lawsuit on Monday against the Ivy League institution, on the grounds that it allowed people like him to be discriminated against, harassed, and ultimately arrested by US immigration agents

The chief refereeing officer stands down two VAR officials involved in Man City's win at United from upcoming EPL games.

Houthi attacks expose gaps in Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia After positioning itself as a regional mediator by facilitating talks between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan marked a major milestone in its expanding diplomacy last month: the signing of a trilateral defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Islams holiest city

Football players, fans, managers, and experts call for more accountability and less reliance on VAR for crucial calls.

Universities slam Belgian refusal to evacuate Gaza students Belgium's top universities condemned on Monday the government's refusal to help 13 students from war-torn Gaza, who received scholarships at Belgian universities, reach the country

What would Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb mean for the region? Submitted by Shady Ibrahim on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 15:37 Further advances could raise the costs of passage and impose constantly changing risks on trade and energy flows Container ships anchor near Bab al-Mandeb Strait on 6 August 2026 (AFP) Off In war, tactical movements can achieve strategic objectives, while strategic manoeuvres can produce operational setbacks

'Not a lot of fighting in Gaza': Trump praises Kushner, Witkoff US president Donald Trump has credited his envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, with doing a great job in Gaza ceasefire negotiations

Saudi civil defence lifts alert warning in Abha, Khamis Mushait The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense issued and lifted warnings alerting the public to potential danger in Khamis Mushait and Abha for the second time in the past hour

Erling Haaland's derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees' body admits.

Explosions reported in Irans Hormozgan province Explosions were heard in Sirik, a city in southern Irans Hormozgan province, the countrys official IRNA news agency reported

Israeli forces kill a pregnant Palestinian woman in Gaza and settler pogroms intensify across the occupied West Bank.

Yemens military launches air raids on Houthi vehicles in Dhu Bab, Mocha Yemens Air Force has targeted Houthi vehicles in the Dhu Bab and Mocha areas, Al Jazeera reported, citing a spokesperson from the governments armed forces

Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland's controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United.

Houthi media reports Saudi strikes in northern Yemen Houthi media reported on Sunday that Saudi Arabia had carried out two strikes on Saada, in the north of Yemen, a stronghold for the group

Saudi Arabia sends alert warning of potential attacks in regions near Yemen border Saudi Arabia's civil defence agency sent alerts warning of potential attacks in two regions bordering Yemen on Sunday, with its southern neighbour gripped by renewed war

Yemen's Houthi group freed 210 of its members held by government forces after seizing a prison during its rapid advance along the country's Red Sea coast, a Houthi military official told Xinhua on Sunday.

The next UN secretary-general: Who would want the most impossible job on earth? Submitted by Sondos Asem on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 16:22 Eight candidates are battling to replace Antonio Guterres as the organisation comes under pressure from the US and Israel among others UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres attends a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the G7 leaders' summit in Hiroshima in May 2023 (AFP) On In April 1953, Norwegian UN secretary-general Trygve Lie was at New Yorks Idlewild Airport to meet his successor

Palestine welcomes Brics declaration calling for two-state solution The Palestinian ministry of foreign affairs and Palestinia expatriates have welcomed the Bricsdeclaration calling for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue

NAZA, a documentary about Israels genocide in Gaza, has won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.

Inmates rioted following protests in the city of Kobane over the killing of former Kurdish fighter, state media reports.

500 Yemeni refugees arrive in Djibouti, economy minister Ilyas Dawaleh says Nearly 500 refugees, including women and children, from Yemen have arrived in Djiboutis coastal city of Obock, according to the countrys minister of economy and finance, Ilyas Dawaleh

Settlers attempting to target West Bank farm open fire on Palestinians Israeli settlers opened fire on Palestinians at a farm east of Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah, on Friday after residents attempted to prevent settlers from targeting a poultry farm, Wafa reported

Iranian media: Houthis take control of Strait of Mandeb after seizing Mayyun Island Yemens Houthis control the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait after seizing Mayyun Island, also known as Perim Island, Irans Tasnim News Agency reported

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the darkest day in the city's history.

A man posing as a customer threw chilli powder into the eyes of employees at a bank in Nagpur city, western India.

Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of Londons most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.

Maresca's Man City lead the Premier League standings, with three wins out of three, ahead of Sunday's derby.

Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet Araghchi in Oman, FT report says Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday in a push by Oman and Iran to secure buy-in for a deal temporarily managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported

Oil shortage shuts main generator at Gazas Al-Ahli Arab Hospital The main generator at Gaza Citys Al-Ahli Arab Hospital has stopped operating due to a shortage of oil and spare parts, Wafa news agency reported

Pro-Palestine activist wins mayoral Democratic primary in Rhode Island A vocal Israel critic and supporter of Palestinian rights has won the Democratic mayoral primary in America's smallest state

Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gazas hospitals to ration electricity

A Russian strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad killed at least four people.

Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive Yemen's Houthi fighters' rapid advance along the Red Sea coast has put them in a prime position to control shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point, while bolstering Irans leverage against the US , experts tell Middle East Eye

NAZA: Film exposing systematic killing in Gaza gets record 24-minute standing ovation at Venice A documentary examining the Israeli military systems behind the mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza received a record-breaking standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday

Former New York Mayor Giuliani designated 'anti-Muslim extremist' by Muslim advocacy group Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 18:47 Giuliani said Muslims wanted to 'dominate' Americans and are taught 'extremist religious education' Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrives for a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the courtyard of the Robert F Kennedy Justice Department headquarters, on 8 September 2026 in Washington, DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images via AFP) Off The Council on American Islamic Relations (Cair) designated Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani as an anti-Muslim extremist on Wednesday, following what they called bigoted remarks during a TV interview he gave earlier this week

London university lifts suspension of pro-Palestine student Usama Ghanem Kings College London (KCL) has lifted the suspension of student activist Usama Ghanem, who was disciplined by the university over his pro- Palestine activism

Settlement trade ban: Burnham succeeds in weeks whereStarmer failed for years Submitted by Peter Oborne on Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:05 While more action is still needed, these sanctions go a long way towards bringing Britain in line with ICJ rulingon Israeli occupation British Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks in the House of Commons on 9 September 2026 (House of Commons/AFP) On Less than two months have passed since Andy Burnham was installed as British prime minister

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: Iranian media reports explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, city of Sirik and the area of Minab County

Majority of British adults approve of settlement ban, YouGov survey says Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 05:21 Green and Labour voters back the sanctions most strongly, with even Conservative approval narrowly outweighing disapproval UK announced sanctions on Israeli settlements and a ban on all arms licences and other exports that "materially contribute to the occupation"

UAE 7 Oct warning: Netanyahu dismisses report as 'sinister libel', will sue Haaretz Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he would sue Israeli newspaper Haaretz and seek a criminal probe against its report that the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had warned him about 7 October 2023 attacks, according to the Times of Israel

Iranian media: several areas in Sirik hit by projectiles Irans IRNA said on Wednesday that "several areas" in Sirik were hit by projectiles fired by "the enemy"

Explosions heard in Iran's Minab, Sirik, Qeshm Island Iran's IRNA reported on Wednesday that a loud explosion was heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it is not yet clear whether the sound originated from the sea or if the explosion occurred within Qeshm

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says Houthis attacked three Saudi Arabian cities Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said on Wednesday that the Houthis attacked the Saudi Arabian southwestern cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Jazan with ballistic missiles and drones

Real Madrid, Manchester City open Champions League campaigns with wins

The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.

Ayyoub Bouaddi debuts for Manchester City, but Erling Haaland stars in a 2-0 win in Porto.