Middle East

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday dismissed an offer of renewed nuclear negotiations from U.S. President Donald Trump, rejecting claims that American and Israeli airstrikes had dismantled Iran’s …

The Israeli military announced Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed following a deadly exchange that killed two Israeli soldiers and prompted retaliatory airstrikes, which Palestinian sources say left …

The Israeli military launched a series of strikes on Gaza on Sunday, marking the most significant breach of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that took effect on October 11. The escalation has …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his intention to seek re-election in the November 2026 general elections, asserting confidence in his chances of victory despite mounting domestic challenges. Appearing …

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa met with United Nations officials and foreign diplomats on Thursday to present a comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, despite lingering questions over the Palestinian Authority’s …

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has pledged to honour all existing agreements between Damascus and Moscow, signaling continuity in Russia’s military and economic presence in Syria despite last year’s leadership change. …

In a pivotal moment for the Middle East, Hamas on Monday released the final 20 living Israeli hostages held in Gaza, while Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners …

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for “courage” from world leaders working to forge a peace plan for Gaza, as international attention pivots toward a high-profile summit in Sharm el-Sheikh …

Israeli authorities have begun transferring hundreds of prisoners to designated facilities in preparation for their release under the terms of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, the Israel Prison Service confirmed …

Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports has finalized an $800 million agreement with UAE-based global logistics giant DP World to modernize the country’s port infrastructure and enhance logistical …