Middle East

Ed Sheeran opens Philadelphia show with Gaza remarks after Macklemore removal

The singer told the Lincoln Financial Field crowd the situation in Gaza is "catastrophic and unjustifiable," his first concert since the tour controversy began.

Massive Attack call Singapore ban ‘surreal’ after Palestinian flag display leads to police detention

The British band described being detained, questioned and barred from re‑entering the city‑state following their 29 July concert at the Star Theatre.

Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of federal terrorism charges in 2022 stabbing

A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all counts including attempted murder in aid of racketeering and providing material support to Hezbollah for the 2022 stabbing that blinded the author in one eye.

Iran signals it will halt strikes if US does, after Trump calls off bombing

Iran to halt attacks if US maintains pause, source says after Trump calls off strikes