Middle East
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…
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran
February 21, 2026
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran
Reuters — British foreign minister Yvette Cooper on Thursday condemned as “totally unjustifiable” the 10-year sentence given to a British…
Saudi Arabia pledges $1 billion to support Palestinians and regional peace
February 20, 2026
Saudi Arabia pledges $1 billion to support Palestinians and regional peace
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al-jubeir, announced that the Kingdom will contribute up to $1 billion to alleviate…
US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say
February 19, 2026
US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say
The US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has yet to…
UN experts say destruction by Sudan’s rebels in El Fasher in October bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’
February 19, 2026
UN experts say destruction by Sudan’s rebels in El Fasher in October bears ‘hallmarks of genocide’
Geneva AP — A “campaign of destruction” in October by Sudanese rebels against non-Arab communities in and near a city…