Israel's President Picks Eisenkot Over Netanyahu to Form Next Government
Israel's President Isaac Herzog has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, passing over incumbent Prime Minister…
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US Offers $20 Million Reward for Information on Iran's Nuclear Programme
The United States has offered a $20 million reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme, including details on "facilities, equipment and associated pe…
Trump Confirms New US Strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island as Talks Continue
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces carried out military strikes on Iran's Qeshm island, while asserting that Washington has made signi…
Yemen: At Least 30 Killed in Taiz Market Strike as Government Forces and Houthis Trade Blame
Yemen's government forces and the Houthi rebel group are trading blame over a deadly strike on the al-Hadara market in the al-Waziiya district of Taiz governora…
US Sanctions Indian and Turkish Firms Accused of Helping Iran Evade Oil Restrictions
The United States has imposed sanctions on companies and individuals in India and Turkiye accused of helping Iran circumvent restrictions on its oil exports and…
Israel's President Urges Compromise as Post-Election Tensions Rise Over Arab Voter Surge
Israeli President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified results of the October 27 parliamentary elections as legally binding on Wednesday and launched consultatio…
US Judge Halts Construction of Trump's Triumphal Arch Near Arlington Cemetery
A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of President Donald Trump's proposed "triumphal arch" in Washington, DC, hours after a federal planning com…
One Month Into Yemen's Dawn Offensive, a War of Attrition Takes Hold
When news broke on October 5 that Yemen's internationally recognised government was launching a major new offensive against Houthi-held territories, Mohammed Ah…
US Midterm Defeat Reshapes Gulf States' Calculus as Iran War Continues
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the ongoing war with Iran contributed to his party's heavy losses in the US midterm elections. "I think a part of i…
Israel's Joint List Backs Eisenkot to Form Government as Arab Parties Win Record 19 Seats
Israel's Joint List alliance of Arab-led parties has announced it will recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, following last wee…
Israeli Forces Kill Five Palestinians in Gaza as Ceasefire Death Toll Nears 1,600
Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians in a series of attacks across Gaza on Monday, according to medical sources and reports. At least two people wer…
Syria foils alleged Hezbollah plot against Homs oil refinery, arrests ISIS cell in Deir Az Zor
Syrian security forces say they have foiled a plot to attack the Homs oil refinery in central Syria, arresting a cell they have linked to Lebanon's Hezbollah ar…
Trump Says US Will Halt $4 Billion in Annual Aid to Israel by End of Year
US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will stop providing $4 billion in annual funding to Israel after the end of this year. Trump made the an…
US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Trump Signals Progress in Nuclear Talks
The United States has reportedly carried out military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, even as President Donald Trump signalled progress in negotiations with Teh…
Yemen Government Forces Advance in Al-Jawf as Operation Dawn Targets Houthi Strongholds
Al-Jawf governorate has emerged as a new focal point in Yemen's ongoing conflict, as government forces launch a major counteroffensive to recapture strategic te…
Israel Maintains Hebron Siege for 10th Day, Threatens Wider Offensive in West Bank
Israeli forces are maintaining their siege on Hebron for the tenth consecutive day, with threats to expand the offensive and continued displacement of Palestini…
Israeli Strikes Kill Eight in Gaza, Including a Child, Despite Ceasefire
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least eight people, including a child, according to hospital officials, despite a ceasefire that has been in place for ne…
Iran and US Explore Diplomacy Through Qatar as Both Sides Signal Military Readiness
Tehran and Washington are pursuing a potential diplomatic opening through Qatari mediation, even as both sides signal readiness for renewed military escalation.…
UN Demands Investigation After Staff Member Dies in Houthi Detention in Yemen
The United Nations has called for an urgent investigation into the death of a staff member held in Houthi detention in Yemen, with senior UN officials expressin…
Iranian Lawmakers Push for NPT Withdrawal as War Enters Ninth Month
Several Iranian lawmakers have called for the country's withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), as US President Donald Trump says the war on…
Dead dolphins and naval mines: How the Russia-Ukraine war is destroying the Black Sea
Fishers and poachers along the Black Sea coast regularly find suffocated dolphins entangled in their nets. They release them by cutting off their fins and dropp…
Yemenis in Aden stockpile food and plan escape routes as Houthi missile attacks shatter calm
Residents of Yemen's southern city of Aden are stockpiling food, mapping escape routes, and bracing for wider conflict as Houthi missile and drone attacks repea…
Pakistan Army 'Cautiously Optimistic' About US-Iran Mediation as Regional Diplomacy Intensifies
Pakistan's military says it is "cautiously optimistic" about ongoing mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, as regional powers work to revive a c…
Oman Rescues 25 Crew from Burning Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Oman has rescued 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, as ships continue to be targeted in the strategically vital waterway.…
US Weighs New Iran Strikes While Diplomatic Outreach Continues
Washington and Tehran have sent conflicting signals over the past week about whether their eight-month war is moving toward renewed large-scale strikes or a neg…
Saudi Coalition Reports Interception of Houthi Drone Targeting Mecca Region
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has reported intercepting a drone launched by Houthi forces toward Saudi Arabia's Mecca region, as hostilities between the two…
Houthis claim six attacks on Saudi Arabia despite Tehran diplomacy talks
Iran-backed Houthi forces have claimed a total of six attacks on airports and oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, despite a rare high-level meeting between Saud…
Israel Election Deadlock: No Clear Path to Government as Coalition Talks Loom
Israel's general election has produced a deadlocked result, with neither the bloc led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor the opposition camp securing enou…
Russia intercepts over 600 drones launched toward Moscow in major overnight attack
Russia has intercepted the majority of 613 drones launched toward Moscow overnight, in one of the largest aerial assaults on the Russian capital in recent month…
Israel Election: Netanyahu in Tight Race with Eisenkot as Results Remain Unclear
Israelis have voted in what many observers describe as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history. Polling published on Friday suggests incumben…