Middle East
UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work
January 21, 2026
UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work
The spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Adnan Abu-Hasna,…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
January 20, 2026
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership
Members of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, will receive a…
After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer
January 20, 2026
After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer
Northeastern Iraq — Piece by piece, the young man in a black and white scarf – a keffiyeh – takes…
Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements
January 20, 2026
Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements
Israeli forces on Tuesday continued raiding several cities and towns in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian sources reported that Israeli…
‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests
January 19, 2026
‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests
Iran was two weeks into its fiercest protests in years when Iranian director Jafar Panahi sat down for an interview.…
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
January 19, 2026
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will…
Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know
January 19, 2026
Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know
In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes…
Iraq announces full withdrawal of US forces from its federal territory
January 19, 2026
Iraq announces full withdrawal of US forces from its federal territory
Iraq’s government on Sunday said US forces had completed a “full withdrawal” from military facilities within the country’s federal territory,…
Gaza Peace Plan enters second phase, bringing with it new hopes – and concerns
January 19, 2026
Gaza Peace Plan enters second phase, bringing with it new hopes – and concerns
The peace plan for the Gaza Strip has entered a new phase, bringing with it widespread debate about the future…
‘Blood on the streets’: Iranian who fled Karaj tells of brutal crackdown on protesters
January 18, 2026
‘Blood on the streets’: Iranian who fled Karaj tells of brutal crackdown on protesters
Sulaimaniya, Iraq — Farzat never meant to be a taxi driver. While he was studying law in Tehran, he dabbled…