ceasefire
“No military solution to a political crisis”: Iran minister warns US and UAE over “quagmire”
Middle East
May 5, 2026
“No military solution to a political crisis”: Iran minister warns US and UAE over “quagmire”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States and United Arab Emirates against getting drawn into a “quagmire,”…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 14 people, marking deadliest day since truce
Israeli strikes killed 14 people – including two children – in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to Lebanese health officials.…
Trump holds key to Lebanon ceasefire as Israel tests limits of “self defense,” expert says
Middle East
April 23, 2026
Trump holds key to Lebanon ceasefire as Israel tests limits of “self defense,” expert says
US President Donald Trump holds significant leverage over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, a regional expert told CNN, as Washington prepares…
FM participates in high-level discussion on early recovery in Gaza
Egypt
April 16, 2026
FM participates in high-level discussion on early recovery in Gaza
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated in a high-level discussion on the Palestinian issue…
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
Middle East
April 16, 2026
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls
The US and Hamas held their first direct talks since the Gaza ceasefire as part of efforts to advance the…
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Middle East
April 11, 2026
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
Israel’s massive attacks in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon this week are threatening to derail a fragile ceasefire with…
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
Features/Interviews
April 11, 2026
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
The lives of millions of people across the Middle East – and the fate of the global economy – will…
WHO driver killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, relatives say
Middle East
April 9, 2026
WHO driver killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, relatives say
A Palestinian man working for the World Health Organization was killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza on Monday, according to…
Pope Leo welcomes Iran ceasefire with “satisfaction”
Middle East
April 8, 2026
Pope Leo welcomes Iran ceasefire with “satisfaction”
Pope Leo XIV today welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war with “satisfaction.” The pontiff, who…
Egypt condemns US ambassador’s remarks, reaffirms stance on Palestinian cause
Egypt
February 22, 2026
Egypt condemns US ambassador’s remarks, reaffirms stance on Palestinian cause
Egypt condemned statements attributed to US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, describing them a flagrant breach of international law and…