Middle East
The US could strike Iran. Here’s how Tehran is getting prepared
February 21, 2026
The US could strike Iran. Here’s how Tehran is getting prepared
As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its…
Israeli attacks in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and Ain al-Hilweh kills 10
February 21, 2026
Israeli attacks in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and Ain al-Hilweh kills 10
Israel’s attacks on various areas of Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley and Ain al-Hilweh, have left 10 people dead and…
FIFA to contribute US$75 million to Gaza reconstruction plan
February 21, 2026
FIFA to contribute US$75 million to Gaza reconstruction plan
FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a partnership agreement to attract investments from world leaders and institutions to…
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…