Middle East
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 –…
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
February 7, 2026
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Tel Aviv — The brother of Israel’s security chief was arrested along with 14 others in a major police bust…
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
February 7, 2026
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
This is one shock Donald Trump may prefer not to inflict on Americans. If one day soon, they awake to…
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know
February 7, 2026
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. 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…
Destruction in Gaza escalates as Israel continues violating ceasefire
February 7, 2026
Destruction in Gaza escalates as Israel continues violating ceasefire
The Israeli army has continued violating the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, coinciding with ongoing escalation of fighting in…
Exclusive: Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in detention in Iran, foundation says
February 5, 2026
Exclusive: Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in detention in Iran, foundation says
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is on hunger strike whilst being held in detention by Iranian authorities, according to…
Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’
February 5, 2026
Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’
US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader should be “very worried,” as both sides prepare for their first formal…
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
February 4, 2026
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
Tehran — On Thursday evenings, Tehran’s largest cemetery comes to life as people flock to pay their respects to lost…
Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says
February 4, 2026
Son of Libya’s late dictator Gadhafi shot dead by gunmen, political team says
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, has been killed in an apparent assassination at his…