Russia, Iran discuss nuclear plan ahead of European talks
The Iranian and Russian presidents discussed Tehran鈥檚 nuclear programme on Monday as European powers threaten to reimpose sanctions on Tehran over the moribund 2015 deal.
Middle East
Israeli forces kill 4 more aid seekers
Israeli forces killed four aid seekers traveling on Sunday through a military zone south of Gaza City 鈥� an area regularly used by Palestinians trying to reach a food distribution point, a hospital and witnesses said...
Erdogan鈥檚 wife calls on Melania to speak up for Gaza鈥檚 children
Turkey鈥檚 First Lady wrote to her US counterpart Melania Trump on Saturday, asking her to show the same concern for Gaza鈥檚 children as she has shown for those of Ukraine.
Khamenei says will not bow down to US
Iran鈥檚 supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday called for a united national front to confront what he described as US efforts to subjugate the Islamic republic.
Palestinians despair after UN declares famine in Gaza
Desperate Palestinians clutching pots and plastic buckets scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on Saturday, a day after the United Nations declared a famine in the war-battered territory.
Syria postpones MP selection in Druze, Kurdish areas
A Syrian official said Saturday that the selection process planned for a transitional parliament next month will be postponed in Druze-majority Sweida and two Kurdish-held provinces.
Iran forces kill six linked to Israel
Iranian forces have killed six militants in a raid in the restive southeast, state media reported Saturday, saying they were members of a 鈥榯errorist鈥� group linked to arch enemy Israel...
Clashes as Iraqi Kurdistan opposition figure arrested
Three members of the security forces in Iraq鈥檚 autonomous Kurdistan region were killed and 19 wounded during the arrest of an opposition figure on Friday, security officials said.
UN declares famine in Gaza
The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on Friday, blaming 鈥榮ystematic obstruction鈥� of aid by Israel during more than 22聽months of war, with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly dismissing the findings.
Egypt reveals 2,000-year-old ruins discovered in Alexandria waters
Egypt on Thursday unveiled parts of a sunken city submerged beneath waters off the coast of Alexandria, revealing buildings, artefacts and an ancient dock, all dating back over 2,000 years.
UN experts denounce attacks on Syria鈥檚 Druze
A panel of UN experts denounced Thursday what they described as an outbreak of massacres, sexual violence and kidnappings targeting the Druze minority in southern Syria in the past month.
Israel pounds Gaza City as military takes first moves in offensive
Israel hammered Gaza City and its outskirts overnight, residents said Thursday, as the military announced it had taken initial steps in its push to capture Hamas鈥檚 last major stronghold...
Israel approves plan to conquer Gaza City
Israel鈥檚 defence minister approved a plan on Wednesday for the conquest of Gaza City and authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists, piling pressure on Hamas as mediators push for a ceasefire...
Iran says will deploy new missiles if Israel attacks again
Iran said Wednesday it was prepared for any new Israeli attack, announcing it has developed missiles with greater capabilities than those used during their recent 12-day war...
Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer
A senior Israeli official on Tuesday said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal.