Middle East
Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution fears, family and rights group say
January 22, 2026
Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution fears, family and rights group say
Detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, whose execution did not take place on Wednesday as some had feared, is in good…
Why the fate of ISIS prisoners in Syria is back on the radar
January 22, 2026
Why the fate of ISIS prisoners in Syria is back on the radar
Questions have emerged over the fate of thousands of Islamic State prisoners in northeastern Syria after government forces seized swaths…
What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know
January 22, 2026
What is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and who is joining? Here’s what to know
US President Donald Trump is struggling to attract Western allies to his “Board of Peace,” but has, so far, garnered…
Syrian forces hunt for ISIS fugitives after prison break. Here’s what to know
January 21, 2026
Syrian forces hunt for ISIS fugitives after prison break. Here’s what to know
Syrian forces are hunting ISIS fugitives after dozens escaped from a prison in northeastern Syria, the interior ministry said, as…
Trump says Board of Peace established to oversee reconstruction of Gaza ‘might’ replace the United Nations
January 21, 2026
Trump says Board of Peace established to oversee reconstruction of Gaza ‘might’ replace the United Nations
President Donald Trump’s suggestion Tuesday that his Board of Peace “might” replace the United Nations is likely to compound concerns…
Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban
January 21, 2026
Israel starts demolishing UN agency headquarters in East Jerusalem after ban
Israel began demolishing the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem Tuesday, following passage of a law that banned the activities of…
UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work
January 21, 2026
UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work
The spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Adnan Abu-Hasna,…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
January 20, 2026
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
Members of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, will receive a…
After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer
January 20, 2026
After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer
Northeastern Iraq — Piece by piece, the young man in a black and white scarf – a keffiyeh – takes…
Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements
January 20, 2026
Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements
Israeli forces on Tuesday continued raiding several cities and towns in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian sources reported that Israeli…