Middle East
Meet the trusted diplomat tasked with turning the US-backed ceasefire into peace for Gaza
January 18, 2026
Meet the trusted diplomat tasked with turning the US-backed ceasefire into peace for Gaza
When Rumiana Bachvarova was just a short period into her new position as Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Israel, she went to…
Iran’s supreme leader admits thousands were killed in protests supported by ‘criminal’ Trump
January 18, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader admits thousands were killed in protests supported by ‘criminal’ Trump
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acknowledged Saturday that thousands of Iranians were killed during more than two weeks of…
Former UK leader Blair joins Carney and Rubio on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
January 17, 2026
Former UK leader Blair joins Carney and Rubio on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Canada’s leader Mark Carney and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the…
Iranians have now spent a week without internet access
January 17, 2026
Iranians have now spent a week without internet access
The Iranian government has choked off internet access for its population for a week, according to the cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks,…
Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
January 17, 2026
Major Middle East powers urge Trump not to attack Iran as US moves some personnel from key base
Some personnel at the United States’ largest military base in the Middle East have been urged to leave, a US…
War, diplomacy, or revolt: What comes next in Iran?
January 17, 2026
War, diplomacy, or revolt: What comes next in Iran?
After a week of the largest nationwide demonstrations in years, the streets of Iran have once again fallen silent, subdued…
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
January 16, 2026
Netanyahu downplays US optimism over Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commented on the US announcement regarding the transition of the Gaza ceasefire to its…
As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
January 14, 2026
As Iran faces unrest, Israel waits quietly for Trump’s next move
As waves of protests have tested the Iranian regime’s ability to manage dissent, the country with arguably the most to…
Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop
January 14, 2026
Pro-Palestinian activists are carrying out one of the UK’s longest ever hunger strikes. Their families say they won’t stop
London, UK — Heba Muraisi knows exactly what is happening to her body. “My organs are slowly but surely shutting…
Gulf Arab nations in diplomatic push to prevent military escalation in Iran
January 14, 2026
Gulf Arab nations in diplomatic push to prevent military escalation in Iran
Three US-allied Gulf Arab nations have launched behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts to prevent military action on Iran amid threats of strikes…