Middle East
Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
December 13, 2025
Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan is set to enter a new phase within weeks, but crucial pieces of the…
Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
December 13, 2025
Iran arrests Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iranian authorities arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Friday, her foundation said, citing her brother. The Paris-based foundation…
Sudden military escalation on Lebanon front as Israel launches simultaneous airstrikes
December 12, 2025
Sudden military escalation on Lebanon front as Israel launches simultaneous airstrikes
The last few hours witnessed a sudden military escalation on the Lebanese front, as the Israeli occupation air force carried…
US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone
December 11, 2025
US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone
Having faced continuous drone attacks by Iran and its proxies over the last two years, the US military is responding…
WHO regional director talks health care in the Middle East
December 10, 2025
WHO regional director talks health care in the Middle East
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank Group shows that since 2000, most countries have…
A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
December 9, 2025
A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
Damascus, Syria — “Raise your head up high, you’re a free Syrian” goes the chorus of the Arabic song that…
Israeli police raid UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem and replace UN flag with Israeli flag, head of the agency says
December 9, 2025
Israeli police raid UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem and replace UN flag with Israeli flag, head of the agency says
Jerusalem — Israeli authorities raided the compound of UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, in occupied East Jerusalem…
Hamas official says they are ready to discuss ‘freezing or storing’ weapons
December 8, 2025
Hamas official says they are ready to discuss ‘freezing or storing’ weapons
A senior Hamas official announced the movement’s readiness to discuss “freezing or storing” its weapons as part of a ceasefire…
Syrian president says Israel is ‘fighting ghosts’ and must abide by deconfliction accord
December 7, 2025
Syrian president says Israel is ‘fighting ghosts’ and must abide by deconfliction accord
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has accused Israel of exporting crises to other countries and “fighting ghosts,” amid persistent incursions and…
Death of Abu-Shabab proves Israel has failed, says Tarabin tribe head
December 6, 2025
Death of Abu-Shabab proves Israel has failed, says Tarabin tribe head
The head of the Tarabin tribe and a member of the Gaza Tribal Council, Sheikh Salem al-Sufi, affirmed that his…