Palestine: News
'I was told...': Rachel Zegler recalls 'Snow White' backlash
Actor Rachel Zegler has opened up about the backlash she faced over her casting in Disney's live-action Snow White.
Why henna night is significant to Palestinian weddings
Palestinian weddings are steeped in tradition, with the henna night being one of the most anticipated pre-wedding events.
Pro-Palestine protests erupt during 'Scream 7' premiere
The premiere of Scream 7 at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles was marked by protests.
Oscar-winning 'No Other Land' director attacked by Israeli settlers again
Hamdan Ballal, the Academy Award-winning co-director of No Other Land, has been assaulted by a group of Israeli settlers at his home in the West Bank.
Jaishankar meets Arab League foreign ministers ahead of summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with foreign ministers of several Arab League member countries.
India to host Arab leaders after decade; why it's important
India will host the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM) in New Delhi on January 31.
Controversy over Palestinian author leads to Adelaide Festival cancellation
The Adelaide Festival, one of Australia's premier cultural events, has been thrown into turmoil after the disinvitation of Australian-Palestinian writer Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah.
J&K police launch probe after cricketer sports Palestinian flag helmet
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a preliminary investigation into a cricketer's act of wearing a helmet with the Palestinian flag.
Palestinian actor-director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72
Mohammad Bakri, a renowned Palestinian actor and director, passed away at the age of 72.
Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream, says Ben & Jerry's co-founder
Ben Cohen, the co-founder of popular ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's, has revealed that their parent company, Unilever, blocked a new flavor.
Vance mocks Mamdani's 9/11 anecdote; stokes Islamophobia debate online
United States Vice President JD Vance has criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his emotional speech about his Muslim aunt's fear after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Pakistan suspends internet, mobile services ahead of anti-Israel protest
The Pakistani government has suspended mobile and internet services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of a planned protest by the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on Friday.
Netanyahu's jet to UNGA dodges European airspace to avoid arrest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a longer-than-necessary flight to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to avoid arrest.
Pro-Palestinian protests erupt across Italy; 60 cops injured
Pro-Palestinian protests erupted in several Italian cities on Monday, with demonstrators taking to the streets against Giorgia Meloni's far-right government's refusal to recognize a Palestinian state.
France, 5 other nations recognize Palestinian statehood at UN summit
France and five other countries have officially recognized Palestinian statehood. The announcement was made at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia.
'Rewarding terror': Israel warns UK, Canada, Australia over Palestine recognition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia after they formally recognized the Palestinian State on Sunday.
'Better future': UK, Canada, Australia recognize Palestine
The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia have officially recognized the state of Palestine.
'Israeli Oscar' faces wrath after film about Palestinian boy wins
Israel's Culture Minister Miki Zohar has threatened to cut state funding for the Israeli Academy of Film and Television after a film depicting a Palestinian boy's journey to the sea achieved critical success.
Hannah Einbinder uses Emmy speech to support Palestine, slam ICE
Hollywood actor Hannah Einbinder used her Emmy Awards acceptance speech on Monday to voice support for a free Palestine and criticize ICE.
Anurag Kashyap advised Anuparna Roy to 'avoid' speaking about Palestine
First-time filmmaker Anuparna Roy recently created history at the Venice Film Festival, winning the Orizzonti Award for Best Director for her film Songs of Forgotten Trees.
Venice winner Anuparna Roy 'getting threats' due to Palestine remark
Filmmaker Anuparna Roy, who recently made history by winning the Best Director award (Orizzonti section) at the Venice Film Festival for her debut feature Songs of Forgotten Trees, has responded to the backlash over her acceptance speech.
Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo won't work with Israeli productions
Over 1,300 filmmakers, actors, creatives, and other industry professionals have pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions that they believe are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.
'Voice of Hind Rajab' premieres: All about powerful Gaza film
The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film by Kaouther Ben Hania, premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival earlier this week.
Pakistan 'perfectly fine' with India-Russia ties, but has a demand
During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the strong ties between Russia and India.
Microsoft HQ locked down after protesters occupy president's office
Microsoft's Redmond headquarters was put on temporary lockdown after a group of protesters stormed the office of Brad Smith, the company's president.
After France, UK, Canada to recognize Palestinian state
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to formally recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September.
Gaza crisis: Sonia Gandhi slams Modi for 'shameful silence'
Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "shameful silence" over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
'Death to IDF': Agency drops Bob Vylan after Glastonbury row
United Talent Agency (UTA) has reportedly severed ties with the British punk duo Bob Vylan, following their controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
Pakistan will 'nuke' Israel if attacked, says Iran; Islamabad denies
Iran has claimed that Pakistan would retaliate with a nuclear strike on Israel if the latter uses nuclear weapons against Tehran.
Kehlani dropped from Cornell event over pro-Palestine comments
R&B artist Kehlani was scheduled to perform at Cornell University's Slope Day event on May 7. However, it has been canceled due to her perceived "antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments."
Disha Patani's sister calls for 'war on Pakistan' post-Pahalgam
Khushboo Patani, a former Indian Army officer and Bollywood star Disha Patani's sister, has openly demanded war against Pakistan after the recent Pahalgam, Kashmir terror attack.
US: Social media of Gaza-linked visa applicants to be reviewed
The Donald Trump administration has ordered a social media review for all US visa applicants with connections to the Gaza Strip, according to a State Department cable obtained by Reuters.
Why Bangladeshis are vandalizing KFC, Bata, Pizza Hut outlets
Massive protests have broken out in Bangladesh, denouncing Israel's campaign in Gaza and calling for a boycott of Israeli products.
UP government employee branded 'anti-national,' sacked for waving Palestine flag
A contract employee of the Uttar Pradesh electricity department, Saqib Khan, has been fired from his job in Saharanpur for allegedly waving a Palestine flag during Eid celebrations.
'Snow White' producer's son blasts Rachel Zegler over controversy
Snow White producer Marc Platt's son Jonah Platt has taken to social media to slam lead actor Rachel Zegler for her "political remarks."
Disney had to enhance Gal Gadot's security for this reason
The journey of the live-action Snow White hasn't been smooth. Now, more production-level hiccups have come up.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director assaulted by Israeli settlers, arrested
Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian director famous for his Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was reportedly beaten by Israeli settlers and then arrested by the Israeli military on Monday.
Bangladesh Army bolsters operations in Dhaka amid protests
The Bangladesh Army has ramped up security across Dhaka, the capital, following widespread protests by Islamic groups.
Oscar-nominee says she has 'debt to pay' over Jewish upbringing
Oscar-nominated actor Debra Winger recently spoke about the falsehoods of her Jewish upbringing while protesting at Trump Tower.
Trudeau declares support for Zionism amid rising anti-Semitism in Canada
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has publicly declared his support for Zionism, reaffirming that Canadians should never feel afraid to identify as Zionists.
Israel urges India to declare Hamas a terrorist organization
Israel is once again urging India to officially designate Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Documentary on West Bank, 'No Other Land' wins Oscar
The West Bank-based documentary No Other Land has clinched the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.