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Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Jamal Rayyan dies aged 73 Areeb Ullah on Sun, 03/15/2026 - 15:19 Rayyan made history by becoming the first presenter to appear on Al Jazeera Arabic and deliver its inaugural address Jamal Rayyan was born in the city of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank of Palestine on 23 August 1953 and held Jordanian citizenship (Al Jazeera) Off Veteran broadcaster Jamal Rayyan, one of the most recognisable figures in Arab television news and a founding voice of Al Jazeera, has died at the age of 73 after a media career spanning more than five decades. Rayyan was widely regarded as a pioneering figure in modern Arab journalism and played a central role in shaping the identity of Al Jazeera following its launch in 1996. He made history as the first presenter to appear on the network, delivering the inaugural news bulletin that marked the beginning of a new era in Arab media. Over the following decades, Rayyan became one of the channel’s most prominent and trusted faces, presenting news and political programmes that reached millions of viewers across the Arab world and beyond. Rayyan was born in the city of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank of Palestine on 23 August 1953 and held Jordanian citizenship. His early life in Palestine shaped a career that would later span multiple countries and major media institutions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The late journalist began his media career in 1974 as a news and political programme broadcaster on Jordanian radio and television. He later moved between several Arab and international media outlets, including the Korean Broadcasting System, Emirates Television and the BBC. His distinctive style and authoritative delivery helped establish Al Jazeera’s reputation as a major international broadcaster and a platform that challenged traditional narratives in the region’s media landscape. For nearly three decades, Rayyan remained a defining presence on the network. Colleagues and viewers across the Arab world paid tribute to the veteran journalist, remembering him as a professional whose work helped transform Arabic-language broadcasting and expand the space for political debate and public discussion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rayyan’s death marks the end of an era for a generation of journalists who helped redefine Arab media in the late twentieth century. Throughout a career that spanned more than 50 years, he left a lasting imprint on television journalism and inspired many younger reporters entering the field. Rayyan will be widely remembered not only as a pioneering broadcaster but also as a symbol of Al Jazeera’s early years, when the network emerged as one of the most influential voices in the region’s media landscape. Media News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

The Islamic Republic, which frequently accuses people of spying without evidence, has reportedly arrested hundreds of alleged collaborators in recent days The post Iran said to arrest 20 people for allegedly cooperating with Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iranians fleeing to neighbouring countries: UN The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says deteriorating conditions in Iranian cities are “driving increasingly complex mobility patterns”. It says the destruction of homes and facilities that provide basic services are pushing many Iranians to northern provinces, where they think they could be safer. The UN agency said people have been displaced to more than 20 provinces and shelters are under strain throughout Iran. Iranians are also fleeing to neighbouring countries, the agency said, including nearly 32,000 people to Afghanistan and nearly 4,000 to Pakistan, even though airports and most border crossings – especially to Iraq – are closed.

KYIV, March 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to four countries in the region. Zelenskiy told reporters in comments cleared for release on Sunday that each of the three teams sent to the Middle East consisted of dozens of people, who will conduct expert assessments and demonstrate how drone defences should operate.

Far-right leader, whose persistent health woes are linked to 2018 stabbing, endorsed son to run in this year's election.

Three more members of the Iranian women's football team have left their asylum in Australia and decided to return home, Canberra said Sunday. Seven members of Iran's visiting football delegation competing in the Women's Asian Cup had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem. Only three of them will now remain in Australia, after another member of the group had second thoughts earlier in the week.

SYDNEY, March 15 (Reuters) - Three members of the Iranian women's soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, the government said on Sunday. Australia granted humanitarian visas to seven Iranian footballers last week after they sought asylum, saying they feared persecution if they returned home after they failed to sing the national anthem at a Women's Asian Cup match. Four of the seven members have decided to leave Australia so far. Another member changed her mind last week.

Three squad members to remain in Australia on specially granted protection visas Three more members of the Iranian women’s football squad have left Australia, leaving behind teammates who sought asylum after playing in the Women’s Asian Cup. The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said on Sunday the three team members had decided to join the rest of the squad and make the journey back to Iran. Continue reading...

Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.

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Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iran for humanitarian assistance China’s foreign ministry said it will continue to provide assistance needed “in the spirit of humanity” to support the Iranian people in overcoming difficulties. The ministry added that the Red Cross Society of China will provide $200,000 to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The Office for National Statistics said there was zero growth in gross domestic product in January.

The prosecutor's office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.

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Why civilian harm is difficult to measure in short urban air campaigns  European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)

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Ahead of HIAS's annual 'Refugee Shabbat,' Jewish clergy from 45 states invoke biblical commandments, say 'tradition is clear' in support of refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers The post ‘Do not oppress the stranger’: 1,000-plus US rabbis sign letter backing immigrant rights appeared first on The Times of Israel.