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Video of the alleged rape of Palestinian prisoner at Sde Temain went viral last year. Now the prosecutor who leaked it has quit.The Israeli military’s top lawyer, Major-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has resigned after admitting to leaking footage showing the gang rape of a prisoner at the Sde Temain prison facility in August last year.The video of the rape had originally been leaked to the press in early August in the midst of a right-wing backlash following the arrest of a number of soldiers for the rape of a Palestinian prisoner.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israel’s Sde Teiman…
Restoring education must start now under Palestinian leadership and with solidarity from abroad.It has been two weeks since world leaders gathered in Sharm el-Sheikh and declared, once again, that the path to peace in the Middle East had been found. As with previous such declarations, the Palestinians, the people who must live that peace, were left out.Today, Israel holds the fragile ceasefire hostage while the world is fixated on the search for the remaining bodies of its dead captives. There is no talk of the Palestinian right to search for and honour their own dead, to mourn publicly the loss.The…
Some elements of the Iranian state are in favour of relatively relaxing social controls, while others wish to cede no ground.Tehran, Iran – President Masoud Pezeshkian unveiled a “Gen Z adviser” about a month ago, posing for a smiling photo with him that went viral online.The adviser, Amirreza Ahmadi, told local media that he sees his mission as listening to the youth of Iran, “from Tehran to the borders of this country”, going so far as to share his mobile number.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Is Trump pushing for regime change in Venezuela; where else is he…
Sudanese people are being hunted down, humiliated and killed by RSF fighters, according to survivors and aid agencies.Starved and abused civilians have recounted harrowing stories after fleeing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in western Sudan’s Darfur, while thousands more remain missing.The capital of North Darfur state was the last Sudanese army stronghold in the vast region before falling to the RSF after 18 months of siege on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, October 2025list 2 of 3Sudanese activist sees his executed uncles in RSF videos from el-Fasherlist 3 of 3Sudanese…
Industry leaders are shifting from seeing sustainability as a ‘premium feature’ to a core component of smarter, more resilient, and economically viable building design, with local initiatives like Al Sa’fat leading the way. The global building and construction sector, responsible for nearly 40% of the world’s energy-related carbon emissions, is undergoing a critical transformation, with the UAE emerging as a key driver of sustainable practices. Despite the urgency highlighted by escalating climate events, the transition to green building remains uneven, with sustainability often treated as a luxury add-on rather than a fundamental necessity. However, this mindset is shifting as national…
Key dates, teams, venues, players, tournament format, favourites and tickets ahead of the 20th edition of the event.The next generation of football stars will showcase their talent on the biggest stage when the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 kicks off in Qatar on Monday.With an expanded field of 48 teams, the tournament is set to deliver a spectacle unlike any before.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemlist 1 of 1Full match schedule ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 in Qatarend of listHere’s everything you need to know about the showpiece event:What are the key dates?The FIFA U-17 World Cup…
The Hollywood legend reveals the film featured some of his most dangerous stunts and hails co-star Wesley Snipes as being ‘at the top of his game.’ Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone has declared the 1993 sci-fi action film Demolition Man one of his most enduring works, praising its prescient vision and calling it a “great movie” that remains highly relevant today. In a recent reflection on his legendary career, the 79-year-old actor expressed particular admiration for the film’s dystopian satire. “I think it was a great movie. It’s one of the few films that really holds up,” Stallone stated, noting its portrayal of…
Amid high career aspirations, young UAE nationals cite a supportive environment and personal well-being as top job priorities, while facing hurdles in competition and skills gaps. A significant shift in workplace priorities is emerging among Emirati youth, with over half valuing work-life balance and a positive environment more than traditional incentives, a major new study has found. The comprehensive white paper, titled ‘The Future of Emirati Youth,’ reveals that 53% of young Emiratis consider work-life balance a critical factor in choosing an employer, while 51% prioritize a supportive work culture. This signals a move toward a more holistic, quality-of-life-driven approach…
The paramilitary group acts after execution videos spark outrage, as the UAE pledges $100 million in aid and joins UN calls for an end to civilian targeting. Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced the arrest of several of its fighters accused of committing abuses during the brutal capture of Al Fasher, a move that comes amid mounting international condemnation over atrocities in the Darfur city. The RSF stated late Thursday it had detained fighters for “violations that occurred during the liberation” of Al Fasher. Among those detained is a fighter known as Abu Lulu, who has been identified by…
Following mass layoffs at global giants like Amazon, experts say the Gulf market is next, urging professionals to upskill as AI reshapes roles from engineering to administration. The wave of AI-driven job cuts impacting global tech giants is set to reach the UAE job market, recruitment experts have warned, urging professionals to prioritize upskilling to remain relevant. This caution comes as Amazon confirmed another round of corporate layoffs, part of a broader industry shift towards automation. UAE-based recruiters state that this trend is inevitable in the region, with AI already beginning to replace roles in sectors like oil and gas,…