IB Art Teacher - Aug 2026

Defector ‘Savannah’ Arrives in Khartoum, Deepening RSF Crisis

Palestinian martyred by Israeli gunfire during raid on Jenin camp

A 34-year-old Palestinian man was martyred on Saturday morning by live ammunition fired by Israeli occupation forces during a military storming of the Jenin refugee camp. The Palestinian Ministry of Health officially…

Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.

Russia-Islamic World Summit kicks off in Kazan

The 17th International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” has commenced in the capital of Tatarstan, drawing record international participation and highlighting Russia’s growing engagement with the…

Syria names new central bank governor

Syria named a new central bank governor on Friday in the latest reshuffle since last week's partial government overhaul.

Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Türkiye: media

The Iran team will head to Türkiye for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday.

‘Hidden paradise’ Halfeti aims to attract over 1 mln visitors

Halfeti, a historic district in the southeastern province of Şanlıurfa known for its partially submerged old town and stone houses, is expecting to welcome more than 1 million visitors this year.

US charges alleged Iran-backed ⁠Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know

The US Justice Department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national and senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group

Pakistan announces repatriation of sailors detained after US seizure

Pakistan announces repatriation of sailors detained after US seizure Deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, said the repatriation of 20 Iranian and 11 Pakistani sailors stranded…

Thirst Grips Khartoum Residents as War Enters Fourth Year

UN expert condemns Israeli response to sexual abuse allegations

UN expert condemns Israeli response to sexual abuse allegations Francesca Albanese criticised Israel’s foreign ministry after it described a New York Times article documenting alleged sexual abuse against Palestinians…

Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building

At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.

UAE foreign minister meets Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

UAE foreign minister meets Reform UK leader Nigel Farage Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Nigel Farage during a visit to the United Kingdom, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the…

UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ after show cancelled

UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition “Drawings Against Genocide” has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic.

Araghchi warns Americans will pay economic price for Iran war

Araghchi warns Americans will pay economic price for Iran war Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Americans would bear increasing economic costs from what he described as a “war of choice” launched by the…

Hezbollah says it launched 33 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon

Hezbollah says it launched 33 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon Hezbollah said its fighters carried out 33 attacks against Israeli soldiers operating inside southern Lebanon on Friday. In a statement, the group…

Swimmer Saadeddin revels in five-gold haul at GCC Games Doha

Qatari swimmer Saadeddin expressed pride after winning five gold medals at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, stressing that the achievement was the product of hard work and the strong support provided to the national team.…

Al-Sharshani and al-Athba inspire Qatar’s shooting dominance at GCC Games Doha

Qatar’s shooters made a spectacular start to the shooting competitions at the 4th GCC Games - Doha 2026, securing three gold medals as part of a nine-medal haul across skeet and rifle events in a day of high-quality…

Trump says losing patience with Iran

US President Donald Trump said yesterday his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ​but China gave no indication it would weigh in.…

Ex-Sinaloa security chief in Mexico arrested in US over alleged cartel ties

Gerardo Merida Sanchez was arrested in Arizona on May 11 before being transferred to New York.