Middle East
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…
US to withdraw all remaining troops from Syria, ending decade-long mission
February 19, 2026
US to withdraw all remaining troops from Syria, ending decade-long mission
US officials revealed that the US is set to withdraw its remaining force of approximately 1,000 troops from Syria, according…
Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran
February 19, 2026
Trump’s rationale is still opaque as he slides closer to war with Iran
The United States may be on the cusp of launching military action that would mark the most decisive moment in…
As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
February 18, 2026
As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
After passing notes for three-and-a-half hours Tuesday, Iranian and American negotiators departed their indirect talks in Geneva with an agreement…
Iran closes parts of Strait of Hormuz in show of political maneuvering
February 18, 2026
Iran closes parts of Strait of Hormuz in show of political maneuvering
Iran’s Fars News Agency announced on Tuesday the planned closure of parts of the Strait of Hormuz for several hours…
Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room
February 18, 2026
Israeli TV producer of award-winning show ‘Tehran’ found dead in Athens hotel room
Dana Eden, an Israeli producer best known for co-creating the Apple TV show “Tehran,” was found dead on Sunday in…