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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate facing deportation, “is a New Yorker” who should be allowed to remain in the city.
January 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate facing deportation, “is a New Yorker” who should be allowed to remain in the city.
Umer Khalid, a remand prisoner linked to Palestine Action who resumed his hunger strike on 10 January, said he will stop drinking water in addition to refusing food as he continues to demand that the government meets with his representatives
January 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Umer Khalid, a remand prisoner linked to Palestine Action who resumed his hunger strike on 10 January, said he will stop drinking water in addition to refusing food as he continues to demand that the government meets with his representatives
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The French are over there being so Islamophobic they're burning it down because KFC got halal chicken. Never beating the allegations.
Outrage over some KFC restaurants supplying halal chicken is not a threat to French democracy, it’s another opportunity for racism, argues Oman Alyahyai ⬇️
Is Halal KFC crisis about to bring down France’s Fifth Republic?
Outrage over some KFC restaurants supplying halal chicken is not a threat to French democracy, it’s another opportunity for racism, argues Oman Alyahyai.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The French are over there being so Islamophobic they're burning it down because KFC got halal chicken. Never beating the allegations.
We speak to Dr Nasser Abufarha on supporting over 2,000 farmers, preserving heritage, and bringing Palestinian flavours to the world through Canaan Palestine ⬇️
For Canaan Palestine, olive oil is a form of resistance
We speak to Dr Nasser Abufarha on supporting over 2,000 farmers, preserving heritage, and bringing Palestinian flavours to the world through Canaan Palestine
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January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
We speak to Dr Nasser Abufarha on supporting over 2,000 farmers, preserving heritage, and bringing Palestinian flavours to the world through Canaan Palestine ⬇️
Outrage over some KFC restaurants supplying halal chicken is not a threat to French democracy, it’s another opportunity for racism, argues Oman Alyahyai ⬇️
Is Halal KFC crisis about to bring down France’s Fifth Republic?
Outrage over some KFC restaurants supplying halal chicken is not a threat to French democracy, it’s another opportunity for racism, argues Oman Alyahyai.
www.newarab.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Outrage over some KFC restaurants supplying halal chicken is not a threat to French democracy, it’s another opportunity for racism, argues Oman Alyahyai ⬇️
The Arab World Institute in Paris represented collective Arab cultural ambition. Its gradual erosion should alarm us, writes Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari 👇
More should be done to support the Arab World Institute in Paris
The Arab World Institute in Paris represented collective Arab cultural ambition. Its gradual erosion should alarm us, says Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The Arab World Institute in Paris represented collective Arab cultural ambition. Its gradual erosion should alarm us, writes Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al-Kuwari 👇
Theatre Review: At the Arcola Theatre in London, 'Safe Haven' transforms a little-known moment of British diplomacy into a quietly devastating account of Kurdish survival ⬇️
Safe Haven: Kurdish refugees’ story told at Arcola Theatre
Theatre Review: At the Arcola Theatre, ’Safe Haven’ transforms a little-known moment of British diplomacy into a quietly devastating account of Kurdish survival
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January 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Theatre Review: At the Arcola Theatre in London, 'Safe Haven' transforms a little-known moment of British diplomacy into a quietly devastating account of Kurdish survival ⬇️
From executions to sexual violence, the RSF’s abuses since Sudan's war started leave no doubt it should be designated a terrorist group, argues Mohamed Suliman 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/why-...
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
From executions to sexual violence, the RSF’s abuses since Sudan's war started leave no doubt it should be designated a terrorist group, argues Mohamed Suliman 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/why-...
A British pro-Palestine hunger striker has announced plans to begin a thirst strike, warning his life is at risk unless the UK government intervenes:
Last UK pro-Palestine hunger striker says he will refuse water
A British pro-Palestine hunger striker has announced plans to begin a thirst strike, warning his life is at risk unless the UK government intervenes.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:50 PM
A British pro-Palestine hunger striker has announced plans to begin a thirst strike, warning his life is at risk unless the UK government intervenes:
As Rafah prepares to reopen, Palestinians face continued Israeli control, strict limits on movement, and deep uncertainty over who will be allowed to cross ⬇️
What we know so far about the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing
As Rafah prepares to reopen, Palestinians face continued Israeli control, strict limits on movement, and deep uncertainty over who will be allowed to cross.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM
As Rafah prepares to reopen, Palestinians face continued Israeli control, strict limits on movement, and deep uncertainty over who will be allowed to cross ⬇️
For many Palestinians, it is not simply who Ali Shaath is, but whether he represents a genuine attempt to rebuild Gaza or another externally managed disaster:
Who is Ali Shaath, head of ’Board of Peace’ Gaza committee?
For many Palestinians, it is not simply who Ali Shaath is, but whether he represents a genuine attempt to rebuild Gaza or another externally managed disaster.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:49 PM
For many Palestinians, it is not simply who Ali Shaath is, but whether he represents a genuine attempt to rebuild Gaza or another externally managed disaster:
Russian forces have reinforced their presence in Qamishli airport amid a fragile ceasefire and reports that Damascus may seek Moscow's withdrawal ⬇️
Exclusive: Russia reinforces Qamishli airport base in Syria
Russian forces have reinforced their presence in Qamishli airport amid a fragile ceasefire and reports that Damascus may seek Moscow’s withdrawal
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January 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Russian forces have reinforced their presence in Qamishli airport amid a fragile ceasefire and reports that Damascus may seek Moscow's withdrawal ⬇️
Geert Wilders is thronged by supporters and opponents as he traveled to Delft, in The Netherlands' south-west, as part of his "PVV asylum center tour".
The far-right leader of the PVV party has experienced a turbulent week due to the departure of seven PVV MPs who left the party
The far-right leader of the PVV party has experienced a turbulent week due to the departure of seven PVV MPs who left the party
January 23, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Geert Wilders is thronged by supporters and opponents as he traveled to Delft, in The Netherlands' south-west, as part of his "PVV asylum center tour".
The far-right leader of the PVV party has experienced a turbulent week due to the departure of seven PVV MPs who left the party
The far-right leader of the PVV party has experienced a turbulent week due to the departure of seven PVV MPs who left the party
Tens of thousands of Palestinian citizens of Israel gathered in the northern city of Sakhnin to protest what they say is Israeli police inaction in the face of soaring violent crime targeting their communities:
January 23, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Tens of thousands of Palestinian citizens of Israel gathered in the northern city of Sakhnin to protest what they say is Israeli police inaction in the face of soaring violent crime targeting their communities:
Israeli intelligence police stormed the Yabous Cultural Centre and prevented the screening of the film, which the venue said was "part of a systematic policy to suppress Palestinian cultural presence in Jerusalem"
January 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Israeli intelligence police stormed the Yabous Cultural Centre and prevented the screening of the film, which the venue said was "part of a systematic policy to suppress Palestinian cultural presence in Jerusalem"
Gavin Newsom a longtime critic of Donald Trump brought knee pads to Davos to mock what he described as world leaders showing submission to Trump at the World Economic Forum.
January 23, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Gavin Newsom a longtime critic of Donald Trump brought knee pads to Davos to mock what he described as world leaders showing submission to Trump at the World Economic Forum.
Compare this to the International Organization for Migration figure of 5,725 that was recorded just five days ago.
January 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Compare this to the International Organization for Migration figure of 5,725 that was recorded just five days ago.
We speak to Palestinian-American filmmaker Cherien Dabis about 'All That's Left of You,' her intimate film on family, memory and the enduring impact of the Nakba:
All That’s Left of You: Cherien Dabis on family, history & loss
We speak to Palestinian-American filmmaker Cherien Dabis about ’All That’s Left of You,’ her intimate film on family, memory & the enduring impact of the Nakba
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January 23, 2026 at 12:47 PM
We speak to Palestinian-American filmmaker Cherien Dabis about 'All That's Left of You,' her intimate film on family, memory and the enduring impact of the Nakba:
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency added that over 26,800 people had been detained in a widening arrest campaign by authorities
January 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency added that over 26,800 people had been detained in a widening arrest campaign by authorities
Amid conflict between the Sharaa-led central government in Damascus and the Kurdish-led SDF, the fate of thousands of ISIS prisoners in eastern Syria threatens to become a Pandora’s box:
January 23, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Amid conflict between the Sharaa-led central government in Damascus and the Kurdish-led SDF, the fate of thousands of ISIS prisoners in eastern Syria threatens to become a Pandora’s box:
Trump has said a ‘big force’ of US warships is heading towards Iran, just days after he seemed to back away from threats of military action over the Iranian regime's violent crackdown on anti-government protests:
January 23, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Trump has said a ‘big force’ of US warships is heading towards Iran, just days after he seemed to back away from threats of military action over the Iranian regime's violent crackdown on anti-government protests:
The SDF has suffered a series of defeats to government forces in recent weeks, but the future for Syrian Kurds need not be bleak, say analysts ⬇️
Syria Insight: The fall of the SDF and a new chapter for Kurds
The SDF has suffered a series of defeats to government forces in recent weeks, but the future for Syrian Kurds need not be bleak, say analysts
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January 23, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The SDF has suffered a series of defeats to government forces in recent weeks, but the future for Syrian Kurds need not be bleak, say analysts ⬇️
The US has one of the world’s largest Venezuelan communities at over a million, most of whom have migrated in the last decade, fleeing political instability ⬇️
After Maduro’s fall, Venezuelans in the US face uncertainty
The US has one of the world’s largest Venezuelan communities at over a million, most of whom have migrated in the last decade, fleeing political instability.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The US has one of the world’s largest Venezuelan communities at over a million, most of whom have migrated in the last decade, fleeing political instability ⬇️
Months after Turkey cracked down on sham property deals, fraud linked to its citizenship by investment scheme is resurfacing despite tighter controls:
Fraud resurfaces in Turkey citizenship by investment scheme
Months after Turkey cracked down on sham property deals, fraud linked to its citizenship by investment scheme is resurfacing despite tighter controls.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Months after Turkey cracked down on sham property deals, fraud linked to its citizenship by investment scheme is resurfacing despite tighter controls:
A UK-wide campaign urging councils to divest from Israel-linked companies has won backing from hundreds of councillors:
PSC urges UK councillors to divest from Israel-linked companies
A UK-wide campaign urging councils to divest from Israel-linked companies has won backing from hundreds of councillors
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January 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM
A UK-wide campaign urging councils to divest from Israel-linked companies has won backing from hundreds of councillors: