Middle East
Iranian authorities subjected Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to ‘life-threatening mistreatment,’ Nobel Committee says
February 12, 2026
Iranian authorities subjected Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to ‘life-threatening mistreatment,’ Nobel Committee says
Imprisoned Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi was subjected to beatings and “life-threatening mistreatment” by Iranian authorities during her arrest and…
Netanyahu to discuss potential Iran strikes with Trump as Washington and Tehran resume talks
February 11, 2026
Netanyahu to discuss potential Iran strikes with Trump as Washington and Tehran resume talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to discuss possible military options against Iran with US President Donald Trump during his…
Forty Palestinians return to Gaza through Rafah crossing as part of 6th group
February 11, 2026
Forty Palestinians return to Gaza through Rafah crossing as part of 6th group
Forty Palestinians, including women and children, arrived in Gaza early Tuesday morning as part of the sixth group to return…
Venezuelan opposition figure Guanipa detained by heavily armed men hours after being freed from prison
February 9, 2026
Venezuelan opposition figure Guanipa detained by heavily armed men hours after being freed from prison
Key Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by heavily armed men on Sunday night, his supporters said, just…
Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US
February 9, 2026
Israel tightens grip on West Bank ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to US
Tel Aviv, Israel — Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, DC, this week, Israel has taken…
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
February 9, 2026
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Dubai, UAE — Iran sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison after she…
Iran say it will not abandon uranium enrichment no matter what
February 9, 2026
Iran say it will not abandon uranium enrichment no matter what
Iran stated that it viewed the talks held with the US on Friday a “step forward,” with Iranian Foreign Minister…
Trump confirms more talks with Iran as Tehran stands firm on nuclear enrichment. Here’s what to know
February 8, 2026
Trump confirms more talks with Iran as Tehran stands firm on nuclear enrichment. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries participated in…
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
February 8, 2026
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Jerusalem — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by…
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
February 8, 2026
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Brisbane — Israeli President Isaac Herzog will get two very different receptions when he arrives in Australia on Monday –…