Update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem amid protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes U-turn in judicial power grab

  • With Israel in chaos amid mass protests, he said judicial reform plans will be delayed at least until parliament reconvenes on April 30
  • Opponents said protests will continue until the plans are scrapped; meanwhile Palestinians ponder short and long-term effects of the chaos on them
By Mohammed Najib ·

Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim leader of a major UK political party, faces an uphill battle to bring Scotland independence

Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland’s first Muslim leader

  • Glasgow-born Yousaf took oath in English and Urdu when first elected to Scottish Parliament in 2011
  • Yousaf vowed in victory speech Monday to deliver independence in this generation
By AFP ·

Update Lebanon overturns unpopular decision to delay daylight saving time video

Lebanon overturns unpopular decision to delay daylight saving time

  • The unilateral decision taken by Prime Minister Najib Mikati to postpone daylight saving time for one month sparked controversy and sectarian reactions
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Saudi crown prince, in talks with Chinese president, recognizes Beijing’s role in renewal of ties with Iran

Saudi crown prince, in talks with Chinese president, recognizes Beijing’s role in renewal of ties with Iran

  • During the call aspects of partnership between the Kingdom and China were reviewed
By Arab News ·

US will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks – White House

US will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks – White House

  • Syria’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the US air strikes
  • ‘There’s been no change in the US footprint in Syria as a result of what happened the last few days’
By Reuters ·

Australian soldier charged over Afghan killing freed on bail

Australian soldier charged over Afghan killing freed on bail

  • Oliver Schulz had been in custody since his arrest last week on the war crime of murder
  • Helmet camera footage allegedly shows Schulz shoot man from Afghanistan’s Uruzgan Province three times
By AP ·

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

  • Burkina Faso has been battling a jihadist insurgency since 2015
  • France 24 has been accused of ‘legitimising the terrorist message’ in the country
By AFP ·

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

  • Burkina Faso has been battling a jihadist insurgency since 2015
  • France 24 has been accused of ‘legitimising the terrorist message’ in the country
By AFP ·