More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered on the plain of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia today, marking Arafat Day, the holiest day of the Hajj pilgrimage. The mountain is where Prophet Mohammad is believed to have delivered his final sermon:

Itamar Ben-Gvir is often portrayed as an outlier in Israel, but he is no marginal figure. His views reflect not only where mainstream Israeli politics stand today, but also ideological currents that trace back to Israel’s founding:

Jonathan Pollard, a former Israeli spy, has said that Israel will wage war on Turkey and Egypt next. He claimed that Israel’s expansionist goals go far beyond the decimation of Gaza and Lebanon. The former US navy intelligence analyst was jailed for 30 years for spying for Israel.

In an interview with Sky News at London's SXSW Festival, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen condemned the UK government's decision to deny Hasan Piker entry to the country

The New Arab paid a visit to the closing weekend of 'Excursion Across Time', Iraqi artist Dia al-Azzawi’s two-month exhibition in London charting his career, curated by the Head of Research at the Azzawi Studio Louisa Macmillan.

Footage has emerged of a "homecoming" party for a unit within Israeli forces that featured a display their annihilation of southern Lebanon's villages on a large screen. The screening was met cheers and laughter from the crowd, which included soldier from the unit and their family members & friends

It's been 15 years since the ICC launched its investigation into potential war crimes and human rights abuses in Libya. This week, one militia commander is attending a hearing at The Hague in what could become a landmark Libyan case that eventually heads to trial. But why has it taken so long?

Al Jazeera journalist Josh Rushing dedicated a News Emmy award to journalists killed by Israel in Gaza during an emotional speech after the network’s documentary, Kids Under Fire, won for Outstanding War or Violence Conflict Coverage

The New Arab sat down with Iranian Canadian singer Navan to talk about his latest album 'Kisses on the Moon', specifically going into detail about his track 'Iran', which was inspired by Tehran and written in the wake of anti-government protests:

Shattered glass covered hospital floors and debris littered patient wards at Jabal Amel Hospital in Tyre after Israeli strikes caused extensive damage to the facility’s emergency department and intensive care unit. Lebanese health authorities said dozens of people were injured in the attack.

Trump as a third demonstrator is removed: "Don't hurt him! Don't hurt him! I do that for legal reasons."

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🐸 We leap for joy every time we help someone become a homeowner!! • • • #LeapDay #DreamHome #CreatingExperiencesThatMatter #ThisisBVM

QRSTF 2026 organization is well underway. Start your project. See you there! @qrstf www.qrstf.ca

"We aren't even managing there, we're getting hit in Perm. He can't even protect his own country." Passers-by in Russian Moscow, Perm, and Yekaterinburg share their thoughts on the conflict with Armenia. Russian propaganda continues threatening Armenia.

Quick test 👇 Who fixes potholes? A) City B) Province C) “Whoever I’m mad at” 😬 @paulysworld2005.bsky.social reacts 🐻🔥👇 Full Episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gko... #cdnpoli #Civics #Canada

Junk mail meets the shredder. #idpol #idleg #idgop

Israeli soldiers gathered at a military “homecoming” event while footage showing the destruction of villages in southern Lebanon played on a large screen, with attendees cheering and laughing throughout the display.

UK Election Shifts, Global Oil Updates, and Eastern Europe Ceasefire Developments #breakingnews #worldnews #currentevents #newsupdate #headlines #newsalert #news

Our bracelets travel the world… But the most beautiful journey is the one your reviews take straight into our hearts. Thank you for seeing the value in handcrafted, customizable, meaningful pieces. We promise to keep creating with love. #ReviewSaturday #WorldwideLove #HandmadeInIreland

China has lifted 800 million people out of extreme poverty over the last four decades. This achievement represents 75% of the global reduction in poverty and is the largest-scale poverty alleviation effort in human history. China accomplished this feat by investing in its people through

Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. Presents Moral Imperative #midwestagendaartnews #artificialintelligence #moralimperative #technology #popeleo #encyclical

We caught up with our Galway West candidate @socialmide-bsky.social to ask how her campaign is going, what it's like seeing your face on posters for the first time, and more. Míde will be a passionate voice for communities across Galway West. This May 22, vote Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich number 1.

#rodgers #steelers #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/2026-05-17/us/Sports/en/bs/Pittsburgh-Steelers-sign-Aaron-Rodgers-to-one-year-contract/1278979

Current ARC read: Vacation with the Alien Gladiator by @lararoth.bsky.social #bookstagram #alienromance #scifiromance #monstersandmargaritas #monsterromance

Cheers to the weekend 🥂💙

🩷Was up early and was really productive!!! That's crazy!!!🩷 Live now!!! Come chill!!!! >> www.twitch.tv/warpsam <<

Rula is so funny. Perpetual mood. 😭

So much for Senator Andy Kim 🔊🔊 👎 He didn't get elected to take bribes, He got elected to work for the people.

Things that surprised me when I came to Japan #travel #japan #tiktoktravel #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #japanese #anime #asian #tiktokjapan #asia #learn

When Toronto’s city council originally considered a #WorldCup bid back in 2018, they were told it would cost no more than $45 M. That figure is now $380 M. Vancouver’s story is no different. Despite an original price tag of $240  M, it’s now expected to cost $624 M. #Toronto #Vancouver

"I was on the ground in southern Iraq on the day that Saddam's forces left the southern city of Basra," said @sbg1.bsky.social. "The American and British officers we spoke with had no idea what they were doing there. They didn't know what the goal was."

Коли життя дає тобі сотні причин, щоб плакати, покажи їй, що в тебе є тисячі причин, щоб посміхатися.

🟦 CLEAN FEED | Some odd glitching across most of the country a few minutes before the end of The One Show. Viewers of BBC One Wales got to see BBC News Studio B (London) in darkness. The rest of the country (except Scotland) saw picture/audio glitching.

There’s a staggering surge in Black maternal deaths due to pregnancy – and we have to take action to address this urgent issue.

BRAND NEW MASTERCLASS! Learn the 3-step process that took me from earning a barely livable income in New York City to landing $2 million in brand partnerships in my first 10 years as a media dietitian. Grab your spot now, before they’re all gone. ⤵️ MasterTheMedia.co/bps-masterclass

Whatever, he's got a pet messenger birb and he's nice to the horsies, that's all that counts. » xhslink.com/o/6FJDAm3ejn3

Wie steht die Zukunfr bei McLaren im GT Sport ? Zumindest für die nächsten 2 Jahre gibt es einen konkretten Plan #revcoremotorsport #mclaren #gt3 #motorsport #mclaren720sgt3

Culer per sempre. #fcbfemeni

Javad Rajabzadeh released a tutorial showing how to create a chain path tool for Substance Painter using Substance Designer. ⛓️ More details: www.linkedin.com/posts/javad-... #3dart #substancepainter #gameart

Are high-intelligence animals harder to train and control? Watch this full episode of "Unreported": https://youtu.be/Qaim3Icj1C0 

"And that's all it was - a theatrical event." Looking back on Frankie Goes To Hollywood's performance of 'Warriors Of The Wasteland' at Montreux Rock Festival, in this 1986 interview with Musical Box.

3rd go round with Kush in Old World. This one was a loss, as Rome hit the magic number (65) before me. I was on 61, with 4 VPs going to score within the next 4 turns. Never triggered a meeting event for Persia (red)

As #InternationalDevelopmentWeek winds down we want to thank MP O'Rourke and Minister Sarai for acknowledging us and our partners @ifad.org this week during question period.

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🔥RESISTANCE RHYTHM - A 3 part online-series in collab with Katy Murray is coming soon. We’ve both been sitting with the same question lately…How do you stay grounded, hopeful, and active in a world that feels a bit… a lot? 🔗Booking you space now: www.katycatalyst.com/shop/resista...

"★★★★ Palestine 36 vividly brings the past to life" Tom Dawson @radiotimes.bsky.social Palestine 36 (15A) screens in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Jan 20th at 7.30pm. Advance booking available in-person, online and 051 855 038. #Palestine36 #Palestine #AnnemarieJacir #wffa2026 #wffaspring26

The Greek people are rebelling in front of the Israeli embassy in Athens in solidarity with Palestine. Text/ source: @eyeonpalestine.bsky.social

🎉 Happy New Year, Durango! 🎆 As we ring in 2026, please celebrate smart: plan a sober ride, don’t drink & drive, and no celebratory gunfire (it’s dangerous and illegal). Watch for pedestrians and get home safe. 🚨 911 | 📞 Non-emergency: 970-385-2900 #OneDurango #ProtectServeCare

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

What made you decide to pursue Right to Manage❓️ For John and the other leaseholders, it came down to the level of service and how their money was being managed. There were concerns about spending and a lack of clear answers when questions were raised.

Well wishes from Jill Scott to Khadija Shaw and Vivianne Miedema ahead of the #AdobeWFACup Final 🙌 #BHAMCI

Check out this overview of the Colorado course in Golf 5 Max! Think you could make the par score here? #indiegame #indiedev #golf #GolfGames

𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 is coming to bookshelves, Kindles, & KU this spring! Want an ARC? Drop your email here: forms.gle/BK5apGZBX8K7... Expect ❤️ Age Gap 🧡 Workplace Romance 💛 Angry/Calm 💚 Chronic Pain Rep 💙 Hurt/Comfort 💜 Jax Sends Nudes 🤍 Lots of Tea 💕 Tristan’s Giant…Bed #mmromance #queerromance

Andrew, stop this! 😅

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!!!BREAK TIME READ!!! In the 80s cartoon days it was assumed that Mumm-Ra had always been Mumm-Ra. Learning he was a man from Egypt and the spirits of evil were more than just magical statues just opened so many possibilities. #thundercats #dynamitecomics #indiecomics #comicbooks #chicowashere

AI summaries are tempting, but nuance and scientific innovation live in the details. Discover why researching deeply still matters in the AI age: https://ow.ly/mibs50XnWOj

"This is fascism." @gilduran.com breaks down the #Palantir manifesto and why we need to #purgepalantir Watch the full interview @majorityreport.bsky.social @emmavigeland.bsky.social @samseder.bsky.social

Fire Point has released a new video showing test flights of the Ukrainian FP-7 ballistic missile.