Middle East
Israeli-backed group kills senior Hamas police officer
Emergence of armed anti-Hamas groups may complicate bid to stabilise and unify Gaza
By Reuters
Iran vows to strike back if US attacks
Tehran on Sunday threatened to retaliate against Israel and US bases in the event of US strikes on Iran
Israel strikes Gaza launch site after failed rocket fire
Israel struck a rocket launch site near Gaza City after a failed launch attempt
By Reuters
Iran’s top judge warns there will be no leniency for enemies of Islamic republic
Chief justice accuses Israel and US of attempting to disrupt the country
By Reuters
Rights groups say 25 dead in Iran protests, 1,000 arrested
At least 25 people have died and over 1,000 have been arrested in Iran amid protests sparked by the declining currency value and rising inflation. The demonstrations have spread across 27 of 31 provinces.
By Reuters
UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen after air strike
Decision to withdraw follows attack by Saudi-led coalition forces on port of Mukalla
By Reuters
Saudi Arabia draws red line: UAE forces get 24 hours to leave Yemen
Tension between Gulf powers heats up over Abu Dhabi’s support for southern separatists
By Reuters
Hamas calls on Trump to intervene after Israel kills another commander
Israel says Saed was one of the key architects of the October 7 attack that triggered the war.
By Reuters
Israel approves 764 new settler homes in latest West Bank expansion push
Fresh approvals deepen settlement footprint as criticism over expansion intensifies
By Reuters
Syria’s missing still unaccounted for a year after Assad
Families continue to search for loved ones who disappeared during Assad's regime
By Reuters
Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel
Equipment for spying and intelligence gathering discovered, says attorney-general
By Reuters
Israel to open Rafah crossing as Hamas vows to hand over body of hostage
Despite a ceasefire, tensions remain with continued violations blamed on both sides
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Alexander Cornwell
Vietnam set for major boost in console output as suppliers scale up
Companies propose large production lines as Vietnam’s tech sector gains momentum
By Reuters
Saudi Arabia plans new alcohol stores for expats
Saudi Arabia plans new alcohol stores for expats amid easing restrictions by 2026.
By Agency Staff
IAEA demands Iran provide nuclear answers and access
Regulator's resolution calls for immediate access to bombed Iranian sites
