Middle East

In a sharp escalation of hostilities, Iran has pledged a “harsh and regretful” response to Israel’s recent airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities. This development follows a deadly exchange that began with Tehran’s missile barrage into Israel, intended as retribution for the recent

The United Nations’ special coordinator for Middle East peace, Tor Wennesland, issued a stark warning on Tuesday, describing the region as being at its “most dangerous juncture” in decades. He cautioned that escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed forces threaten to ignite

Israel has relied on an intricate network of missile defense systems to protect its territory from persistent missile and drone attacks. Facing threats from groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and Houthi rebels in Yemen, Israel has deployed advanced

China’s engagement in the Middle East gained momentum this month following the assassination of Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson condemned the attack, warning it could destabilize the region further. At a UN Security Council session, China’s permanent

Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East have surged as Hezbollah has promised retaliation against Israel for a recent attack involving exploding pagers that killed 12 people and injured over 2,800 in Lebanon and parts of Syria. In a statement, the

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will “not go unavenged,” following his assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Khamenei announced five days of mourning in Iran for what he termed the

During a visit to Iran’s eastern border, Sirus Amanollahi emphasized that the border closure initiative aims to enhance security within Iran. The commander of the Iranian Army’s ground forces noted, “As interactions between Iran and Afghanistan increase, we are observing daily improvements

Israeli leaders are expressing satisfaction with the recent military offensive against Hezbollah, which escalated from the detonation of weaponized pagers to intense airstrikes. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant hailed Monday’s airstrikes as a “masterpiece,” asserting it marked one of Hezbollah’s worst weeks since

To prevent a broader conflict in the Middle East, the United States has been steadily positioning its Navy forces closer to the region. This deployment includes two aircraft carrier groups and a guided-missile submarine. American officials are openly communicating these moves to

The EU Red Sea naval mission Aspides reported on Monday that the Sounion oil tanker, which has been on fire since August 23, shows no signs of an oil spill. Despite this, the ship remains ablaze, according to the mission. “All vessels

The White House stated on Monday that the Gaza truce talks in Cairo have made progress and are expected to continue at a working level for several days, despite clashes between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. “There continues to be progress, and our

Middle Eastern nations are bracing for a potential escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, fueled by threats from Iran to avenge the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader, in Tehran last week. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed retaliation, stating

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on July 19 regarding the legal implications of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. This announcement follows a request from the United Nations General Assembly in 2022 for a non-binding

The Saudi Arabian outlet is the first of 300 stores the Taiwanese bubble tea chain plans to open across the Middle East, serving as a stepping stone for expanding into Bahrain and the UAE by 2025. Gong Cha has opened its first

The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group announced on Sunday that it launched a drone attack on Mount Hermon in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights, where Israel has a key surveillance centre. Hezbollah stated that this was its first bombing since it began engaging

US defence and intelligence officials are increasingly alarmed that an Israeli invasion of Lebanon could escalate regional tensions, potentially drawing in Russia and solidifying its military cooperation with Iran. This concern stems from recent intelligence assessments suggesting that Moscow is contemplating enhancing

Israel has announced the evacuation of 68 sick and injured children from Gaza to Egypt, accompanied by their caregivers. This operation was facilitated through the Israel-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing. According to the Israeli military body responsible for Palestinian civilian affairs, known as

The Middle East is teetering on the brink of a potentially devastating conflict as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese movement, continue to rise. Recent developments have sparked fears of a full-scale war, with cross-border attacks increasing and both parties

Iraq witnessed widespread protests driven by severe power shortages, which have ignited public frustration over the government’s handling of basic services. Demonstrations erupted across the country, with more than 35 protests taking place primarily in the southern provinces of Thi Qar, al-Muthanna,

The Middle East stands on the brink of a potentially devastating conflict as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese movement, escalate. Recent developments have heightened fears of a full-scale war, with cross-border attacks intensifying and both sides preparing for potential

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in the Middle East on his latest visit, focusing on Washington’s Gaza ceasefire proposal and the future of the Palestinian territory post-war. On Monday, Blinken met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo,

Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel can “stand-alone” after the US warned that arms shipments could be halted if he orders a full-scale invasion of Rafah in Gaza. Thousands have already fled the southern city after the Israeli military began what it

Saudi Arabia is set to open the Middle East’s largest water-themed park, a groundbreaking facility located in Qiddiya City. The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) Board of Directors announced the new attraction, named ‘Aquarabia.’ Aquarabia will feature four unique record-breaking structures: the world’s

Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel in response to its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the region. The Turkish Trade Ministry announced that the suspension would remain in effect until Israel allows an “uninterrupted and sufficient flow”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his commitment to launching a ground assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, despite ongoing truce negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire. On Tuesday, Netanyahu stated that Israel would destroy Hamas’ battalions in Rafah “with or

The latest clash in the longstanding rivalry between Israel and Iran appears to be at a temporary standstill. Israel has yet to officially confirm responsibility for the recent attack in Iran, which occurred early Friday morning. Meanwhile, Iran’s leaders have downplayed the

A senior Hamas delegation is traveling to Egypt for negotiations aimed at pausing or potentially ending Israel’s military operations in Gaza, even as a ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza appears imminent. Led by Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy head of Hamas

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has made a renewed and urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the need to “silence the guns.” Speaking from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, Guterres highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and

Renewed fears of violence spreading to Jerusalem during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan are growing, as efforts to establish a truce between Israel and Hamas remain unresolved. The tension is particularly focused on the al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites,

On Wednesday, the families and friends of Israeli hostages began a significant march from the Nova festival site, where Hamas gunmen attacked on October 7, to Jerusalem. The site, near Kibbutz Re’im, was the location of a massacre, with hundreds killed and

Tehran unveiled two new air defense systems on Saturday: the Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh low-altitude air defense system. The announcement was made by state media amid heightened tensions in the Middle East due to the ongoing war between Israel

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, visiting Iran on Tuesday, claimed that Israel is experiencing “unprecedented political isolation,” following the UN Security Council’s call for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Speaking at a news conference in Tehran after meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister

Tehran( Parliament Politics Magazine) — Iran unveiled two new air defense systems on Saturday, according to state media, as tensions in the Middle East remain high due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. “The Arman anti-ballistic missile system and the Azarakhsh

At a United Nations Security Council debate, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed el-Khereji advocated for the creation of an independent Palestinian state to safeguard Palestinian rights. He condemned the forced displacement of Palestinians and rejected Israel’s claims of self-defense as justification

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, warned that attacks by the “Axis of Resistance” against Israel and its interests will continue if the conflict in Gaza does not end. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he stressed that the resolution of

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, criticized calls for a ceasefire in Gaza made by Muslim countries, stating that these efforts are misguided. Instead, he urged Islamic nations to cut off their political and economic relations with Israel. Khamenei emphasized that advocating for

London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The news was officially announced by the state’s official, Amiri Diwan of Kuwait, the royal court, in an official statement read out on state television. “With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn… the death of Sheikh Nawaf

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Even though Australia and India’s relationship is becoming closer, as demonstrated by the Second Australia-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, for example, both Canberra and Delhi are beginning to realize that trilateral groups can be an even more effective

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been discharged from hospital after emergency surgery to fit a pacemaker. Mr Netanyahu had been admitted to the Sheba Medical Centre on Saturday night. His hospitalisation came ahead of a key vote expected in parliament on

In the early morning haze, women dressed in black and men with grim expressions gather in Cairo’s centuries-old Sayyida Nafisa cemetery. But they are not here to bury their relatives. They are here to exhume them. “This is a double trauma,” says

There is poignant African proverb of the Kikuyu people that “When the elephants fight, the grass gets trampled.’ Few places illustrate the power of that proverb better than Sudan, it being axiomatic that when powerful forces go to war, it’s their people

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