Middle East

Iran unveiled heavy-lift combat drone

Iran's Aerospace Force has unveiled a heavy-lift drone named "Gaza" to honour the Palestinian people's struggle against Israel.

30 suspected militants killed in northwest Pakistan

Pakistan army kills 30 militants in major operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the country faces its deadliest year of terror attacks in nearly a decade.

Opinion: Syrian authorities rebuild new police force

Opinion: New phase in Saudi-Lebanon relations: what to expect from the Saudi envoy’s visit to Beirut?

Hamas set to release four Israeli soldier hostages in second swap

Hamas plans to release four Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian detainees on Saturday under a ceasefire agreement to pause the Gaza conflict.

Prince Faisal meets Syrian leader in Damascus

Saudi Arabia’s FM, Prince Faisal, met Syrian leader Al-Sharaa in Damascus, calling for swift sanction relief and boosting Syria’s recovery efforts.

Mine Collapse in Elazığ’s Alacakaya District Leaves One Worker Injured

A mine collapse occurred at a facility operated by Eti Krom A.Ş., a subsidiary of Yıldırım Holding, in the KEF region of Alacakaya district, Elazığ.

Iran, Iraq railway connection kicks off next year

Iran seeks to expand its transportation opportunities amid US sanctions by developing new railway connections with neighbouring countries.

Iraqi Parliament passes controversial bill amid criticism over child marriage provisions

Iraq’s parliament passed amendments to the country’s personal status law on Tuesday that critics claim could legalize child marriage, sparking intense backlash from human rights activists and lawmakers.

Saudi Foreign Minister to visit Lebanon - first time in 15 years for a Saudi top diplomat

Kuwait discovers major oil and gas reserves

Kuwait Oil Company discovers 800M barrels of oil and 600B cubic feet of gas at Al-Jlaiaa, boosting energy ambitions and plans for a 40% production capacity expansion.

Iranian court confirms death sentence for attacker of Azerbaijani embassy

Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Yasin Huseinzadeh, convicted of carrying out a deadly terrorist attack on the Azerbaijani embassy in Tehran in January 2023. The sentence will be executed after a meeting between Huseinzadeh and his parents.

Military plane crashes in Iran’s Hamadan province, pilots survive

A military plane crashed in the city of Kabudarahang, located in Iran’s Hamadan province, on Wednesday morning.

Israel’s Military Chief to resign

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. says Netanyahu is set to visit the White House soon

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S., Mike Herzog, announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House in the coming weeks. Discussions are ongoing, though no specific date has been set. The visit comes alongside anticipated changes in U.S. policy regarding arms sales an

Ceasefire deal officially in effect

A ceasefire in Gaza is now in effect, with hostages set to be released, offering relief to Palestinians after months of conflict.

Smoke billows from within the Gaza Strip, as viewed from southern Israel

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal approved amid ongoing hostage release efforts

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached, with hostages set to be released after over 15 months of conflict. The deal also includes a prisoner exchange, offering hope for peace despite ongoing violence in Gaza.

Netanyahu's office confirms Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement

Israel's cabinet is set to approve a ceasefire with Hamas, ending 15 months of conflict. The deal, including hostages' release and a six-week truce, follows ongoing airstrikes in Gaza. The ceasefire aims to ease the humanitarian crisis and halt the fighting devastating the region.

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill At Least 70 Following Ceasefire Agreement, Residents Say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 70 people in Gaza overnight, hours after a ceasefire deal was announced to end 15 months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., calls for a six-week truce and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.