Middle East

Israelis honour Bibas family in large funeral procession

Hamas, Israel agreed on releasing Palestinian prisoners

Hamas group said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with Israel on releasing Palestinian prisoners supposed to be freed on Saturday as a part of a ceasefire agreement.

Israeli warplanes strike south of Damascus, security sources and TV say

A series of blasts and the sound of airplanes flying low were heard over the Syrian capital, Damascus, late on Tuesday, residents of the city and Reuters reporters there said.

IsDB, KSrelief sign agreement for region's sustainable development

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) signed a Donor Contribution Agreement worth US$ 100 million to advance sustainable development in middle- and low-income member countries

British couple in Afghanistan to be freed soon, Taliban says

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov visits Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Tehran today to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The visit is arranged at invitation of Iran's Foreign Minister.

Israeli bulldozers carve new roads through Jenin camp

Israel has demolished large areas of the Jenin refugee camp, carving roads through its alleys as troops prepare for a long-term stay. Thousands of Palestinians have been displaced amid the ongoing military operation in the northern West Bank.

Iranian FM stresses N-disarmament, rejects HR misuse

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called for compliance with nuclear disarmament regime and also warned against partial implementation of human rights norms.

Trump ties U.S. aid to Afghanistan to military gear return

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut $2.5 billion in annual aid to Afghanistan unless the Taliban returns military equipment left behind during the U.S. withdrawal. The demand raises tensions as humanitarian groups warn of disruptions to aid efforts in the region.

EU suspends a number of restrictions against the Al-Assad regime

The Council of the European Union has decided today to suspend a number of restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria, with the aim to support an inclusive political transition in Syria, and its swift economic recovery, reconstruction, and stabilisation.

Egypt set to host extraordinary Arab league summit next week

Cairo will host an extraordinary Arab league summit on 4th March, which was initially set for Representatives from the Gulf States, Egypt and Jordanare seeking a common position on the financing of reconstruction and the future governance of the Gaza Strip.

Israel and EU revive talks on Gaza reconstruction and regional security

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will meet senior European officials in Brussels on Monday to discuss Gaza reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and Israeli-Palestinian relations, marking the first high-level EU-Israel meeting since 2022.

Israel delays prisoner release, Hamas ties further steps to agreement

Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, citing Hamas' failure to meet conditions. Hamas responded by tying further ceasefire talks to the release.

Israel deploys tanks to Northern West Bank

Syrian national dialogue to begin on February 25

Crowds in Beirut get ready for funeral of Hezbollah's Nasrallah

Israel holds off on prisoner release, demands Hamas meet conditions

Israel has delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas meets its conditions, highlighting tensions over the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

After decades in exile, Syria’s Jews return to Damascus with cautious hope

Hamas Returns Hostage Bodies as Israel Mourns Bibas Family

Hamas has handed over the bodies of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, deepening national mourning in Israel. Their fate had remained uncertain for months after their abduction during the October 7, 2023 attack.

No obligations to International Criminal Court, Taliban says

Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders dismissed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction over the country, labeling their predecessors' 2003 decision to join the Hague-based court’s founding treaty as "unlawful."