Middle East
Trump’s riskiest move: What led Iran to this moment — and what happens next
February 23, 2026
Trump’s riskiest move: What led Iran to this moment — and what happens next
The United States is positioning military forces across the Middle East capable of launching multiple waves of strikes into Iran.…
Fresh protests erupt in Tehran as Witkoff says Trump curious why Iran has not yet ‘capitulated’
February 23, 2026
Fresh protests erupt in Tehran as Witkoff says Trump curious why Iran has not yet ‘capitulated’
President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Trump is “curious” as to why Iran has not yet…
Iranian students hold protests as new university term begins
February 22, 2026
Iranian students hold protests as new university term begins
Reuters — Students held protests at several Iranian universities at the start of a new semester on Saturday, some clashing…
Arab League rejects US ambassador statements on Israel’s ‘biblical right’ to land
February 22, 2026
Arab League rejects US ambassador statements on Israel’s ‘biblical right’ to land
The Arab League on Saturday condemned statements made by US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, in which he spoke of…
Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks
February 22, 2026
Pakistan launches airstrikes against Afghan-based ‘militants’ it blames for cross-border attacks
Islamabad — Pakistan said Sunday it carried out airstrikes on militant camps across the border in Afghanistan, in a serious…
Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
February 22, 2026
Middle East states condemn US ambassador’s comments appearing to support ‘expansionist’ Israel
The US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has said it would be “fine” if Israel took control of a vast…
The US could strike Iran. Here’s how Tehran is getting prepared
February 21, 2026
The US could strike Iran. Here’s how Tehran is getting prepared
As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its…
Israeli attacks in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and Ain al-Hilweh kills 10
February 21, 2026
Israeli attacks in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and Ain al-Hilweh kills 10
Israel’s attacks on various areas of Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley and Ain al-Hilweh, have left 10 people dead and…
FIFA to contribute US$75 million to Gaza reconstruction plan
February 21, 2026
FIFA to contribute US$75 million to Gaza reconstruction plan
FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a partnership agreement to attract investments from world leaders and institutions to…
A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump
February 21, 2026
A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump
President Donald Trump is weighing whether the United States should attack Iran, a country that controls both the third-largest proven…