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FRANCE 24’s coverage and analyses of political and social issues across the Middle East, including Egypt, the Gulf states, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen and beyond.
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Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday
Published: August 7, 2026 00:02
A source close to the Saudi army told AFP that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday in Jeddah. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Bus explosion near Damascus kills at least two, injures 13
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260806-damascus-bus-explosion-kills-two
Published: August 6, 2026 21:54
At least two people were killed and 13 wounded when a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana, near Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry. The blast tore off the vehicle's roof, wrecked its…
Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces
Published: August 6, 2026 19:58
At least 38 members of the Yemeni government forces were killed Thursday in drone and missile attacks carried out by Houthi rebels, according to medical sources. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed the attacks were in retaliation for what they described as a…
Oman nature reserve threatened by oil spill
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260806-oman-nature-reserve-threatened-by-oil-spill-1
Published: August 6, 2026 15:24
A #nature reserve off the coast of #Oman is under threat after #oil from a suspected Russian ghost ship spilled into the sea. The source of the #explosions that caused the leak remains unknown.
'She was haemorrhaging': In the West Bank, the checkpoint ordeal for pregnant women
Published: August 6, 2026 15:23
Roads blocked and checkpoints closed: After every outbreak of violence, Israel seals off the West Bank. Like after events in Nablus, where two Israeli settlers and four Palestinians died on July 24. Our correspondent Claire Duhamel travelled with a…
Oman nature reserve threatened by oil spill
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260806-oman-nature-reserve-threatened-by-oil-spill
Published: August 6, 2026 14:52
A #nature reserve off the coast of #Oman is under threat after #oil from a suspected Russian ghost ship spilled into the sea. The source of the #explosions that caused the leak remains unknown.
Lebanese journalist deliberately targeted by Israeli attack, probe reveals
Published: August 6, 2026 12:35
Three rights groups have released findings of a probe into the Israeli attack which killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in April. The investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately targeted the…
Israel charges settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in occupied West Bank
Published: August 6, 2026 11:41
Israel on Thursday charged a settler, Yinon Levi, with the killing of prominent Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank in July 2025. This marks the first time since the October 7, 2023 attacks that an Israeli has been indicted for the death…
Iran and Oman 'close to deal' on Hormuz... but not with the US
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-and-oman-close-to-deal-on-hormuz-but-not-with-the-us
Published: August 6, 2026 09:02
Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz but denied the US was involved in the negotiations. Trump had in recent days insisted a deal to reopen the critical waterway was imminent. Laurent…
Middle East live: Israeli military says two soldiers killed in southern Lebanon
Published: August 6, 2026 03:48
Two Israeli reserve soldiers were killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the military said Thursday, where Israel has been fighting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Iran said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz is in its…
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough
Published: August 6, 2026 02:55
Iran said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, while President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes of easing a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fueled months of…
Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'
Published: August 5, 2026 20:19
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "very difficult" following the leader's reported wounding during the US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian, however, defended…
Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks
Published: August 5, 2026 15:20
Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel…
Netanyahu pushes back against Gaza deal, saying will not withdraw from enclave
Published: August 5, 2026 13:41
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back on a recent deal announced by US President Donald Trump for the disarmament of Hamas. In a video posted to social media, Netanyahu said the Israeli army would not pull back from its current…
New round of talks about Israeli withdrawal from south of Lebanon
https://www.france24.com/en/new-round-of-talks-about-israeli-withdrawal-from-south-of-lebanon
Published: August 5, 2026 09:10
Lebanon and Israel held a new round of direct talks, brokered by the United States, in Rome. It builds on earlier negotiations in Washington where both sides agreed to a framework deal that involves the disarmament of Hezbollah and a gradual withdrawal of…
US says Iran Hormuz deal could come 'today or tomorrow' as oil prices plunge
Published: August 5, 2026 00:09
A senior Trump administration official said an agreement to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as "today or tomorrow," fueling hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough despite Iran's public denials that it is negotiating with…
Hezbollah rejects fresh round of talks between Lebanon and Israel
https://www.france24.com/en/hezbollah-rejects-fresh-round-of-talks-between-lebanon-and-israel
Published: August 4, 2026 14:33
Lebanon and Israel are holding a fresh round of direct talks in Rome under US sponsorship. It is the seventh such meeting since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel, which responded with heavy airstrikes and a…
Trump's announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel
Published: August 4, 2026 10:14
Just days after US President Donald Trump announced a deal that would see Hamas to completely disarm in Gaza, the plan seems to be unravelling. Israel says it has expressed concern to Washington about the plan as it steps up its bombing campaign over the…
How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)
Published: August 4, 2026 09:09
Before it was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on April 7, Tehran’s Rafi-Nia synagogue was emblematic of one of the Middle East's largest Jewish communities outside of Israel. According to one worshipper and an expert, both well acquainted with its…
Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile" in Strait of Hormuz
Published: August 4, 2026 03:14
Early Tuesday, Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO said that a cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite…
Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'
Published: August 3, 2026 22:57
The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials, saying Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing what he called 'decapitation.'
Iran 'calls Trump's bluff' as it denies negotiating with the US
https://www.france24.com/en/iran-calls-trump-s-bluff-as-it-denies-negotiating-with-the-us
Published: August 3, 2026 14:44
U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start on August 3, after announcing he is holding off on new massive strikes he had threatened to unleash on the country. This is not a one-time occurrence: Trump has regularly…
After Donald Trump's latest U-turn, uncertainty remains over talks with Iran
Published: August 3, 2026 13:19
Between the U-turns, the posturing, the denials and the flexing of military might, it's hard to know exactly where negotiations between the US and Iran are actually at - if they have gone anywhere. While US President Donald Trump says negotiations are…
US, Israel agree to pause further strikes on Iran after weeks of violence
Published: August 3, 2026 09:20
After weeks of escalating attacks and fears of an even wider war, President Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to pause further strikes on Iran if a deal to end the conflict can be reached quickly. The announcement marks a dramatic change in…
Live: Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday after calling off strikes
Published: August 2, 2026 22:11
US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal. Read our live blog to see how events unfolded.
US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
https://www.france24.com/en/us-israel-to-hold-off-on-iran-strikes
Published: August 2, 2026 15:11
US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached quickly.…
Gaza: overnight Israeli strikes kill at least 8
https://www.france24.com/en/gaza-overnight-israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-8
Published: August 2, 2026 08:42
Israel carried out overnight strikes in Gaza, killing at least eight people. This is a look at the Strip this Sunday morning. In one attack, an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment, killing a husband and wife. In another, an elderly man and a…
Live : Trump says US to stop new strikes on Iran, calls for 'rapid deal' on Hormuz
Published: August 2, 2026 05:28
Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is "rapidly" reached. Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to Trump's announcement.…
West Bank: Settler violence hits "all-time high"
https://www.france24.com/en/west-bank-settler-violence-hits-all-time-high
Published: August 1, 2026 09:01
Locals in the West Bank say Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian and arrested three others on Friday, as they protected Israeli settlers marching through a number of villages. One focal point was the village of Tell, near Nablus in the…
Donald Trump presses Israel to accept deal with Hamas
https://www.france24.com/en/donald-trump-presses-israel-to-accept-deal-with-hamas
Published: August 1, 2026 08:59
It’s been hailed as a potential breakthrough in Gaza, after Donald Trump announced late Thursday that Hamas had agreed to disarm, a key next step in the US-brokered peace plan for the enclave. But while the US President says Israel is “very happy” with the…
Middle East live: Kuwait says it destroyed hostile Iranian drones targeting vital facilities
Published: August 1, 2026 08:17
Kuwait's army on Saturday said it had destroyed hostile Iranian drones in the country's airspace, in what it described as an attack targeting several vital facilities in the country. A government facility in northern Kuwait and a civilian property were…
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump ceasefire deal
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260731-hamas-agrees-to-disarm-under-trump-plan
Published: July 31, 2026 18:25
Hamas said on Friday it had agreed to hand over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee as part of a US-backed roadmap that would see a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, though Israel said it would not pull back until the militant…
Replay: US President Donald Trump addresses Cabinet meeting
https://www.france24.com/en/replay-us-president-donald-trump-addresses-cabinet-meeting
Published: July 31, 2026 16:22
Rewatch US President Donald Trump's address during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David retreat following the announcement that Hamas had agreed to disarm in Gaza as part of a US-brokered plan.
Hamas disarming would be 'first concrete step to re-energise peace plan', but questions remain
Published: July 31, 2026 16:16
Israel will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas's "genuine disarmament", a political source told AFP on July 31, after the group said it had agreed to a deal involving its disarmament and Israel's exit. But officially, the country has stayed…
Gaza Strip: Will Hamas really disarm?
https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260731-gaza-strip-will-hamas-really-disarm
Published: July 31, 2026 16:00
🇮🇱 🇵🇸 Hamas confirmed Friday it had agreed to a deal with #Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament. 🇺🇸 This was a condition of the second phase of a #Gaza peace plan brokered by #US President Donald #Trump.
Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq?
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260731-why-has-riyadh-joined-the-us-in-striking-tehran
Published: July 31, 2026 15:41
Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the kingdom's regional posture after months of restraint. While Riyadh insists it was acting…
No, this video does not show a drone attack on ships in Egypt
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260731-damietta-drone-attack-video-fact-check
Published: July 31, 2026 13:18
Following reports of a drone attack on a US-owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, a video purporting to show the incident began circulating online. The footage, however, is unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. FRANCE 24 found that the…
If it disarms, Hamas would 'take away Israel's rationale' to occupy Gaza
https://www.france24.com/en/if-it-disarms-hamas-would-take-away-israel-s-rationale-to-occupy-gaza
Published: July 31, 2026 12:39
Hamas said on July 31 it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. US President Donald Trump announced the plan, calling it a critical step…
Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word yet from Israel
https://www.france24.com/en/hamas-agrees-to-disarm-under-trump-plan-but-no-word-yet-from-israel
Published: July 31, 2026 09:28
Could this be the deal that finally disarms Hamas? US president Donald Trump is confident that it is, announcing the complete disarmament of all armed groups in the Gaza strip. Hamas officials meanwhile told the AFP that they'd reached an agreement on…
What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump
Published: July 31, 2026 06:31
Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far.
Middle East live: Trump says Board of Peace reaches Hamas disarmament deal
Published: July 30, 2026 23:04
US President Donald Trump has said that his ‘Board of Peace’ has reached an agreement to disarm Palestinian group Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. Meanwhile, mediator Pakistan insists that negotiations between Iran and the United States are…
Pakistan says US-Iran talks still alive despite fresh wave of US strikes
Published: July 30, 2026 22:42
The renewed fighting has widened fears of a broader regional conflict, with Egypt hit for the first time and Gulf states scrambling to secure key shipping routes.
Middle East live: US air strikes on Iran's Qeshm island kill three people
Published: July 30, 2026 05:52
A US attack killed three people, including a two-year-old child, on Iran's Qeshm island, the Fars news agency reported on Thursday after the US military said it wrapped up a heavy wave of strikes. The US military said the strikes were retaliation for…
US carries out 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attacks on bases and regional allies
Published: July 30, 2026 02:22
The renewed US bombardment ended nearly a week of relative calm and dimmed hopes for diplomacy, as the conflict widened with coordinated strikes in Iraq and missile attacks on Jordan.
Drone hits storage tanker at Egyptian port in major Middle East escalation, security firm says
Published: July 29, 2026 20:55
A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on Wednesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for an overnight…
Trump tries to take action in the Middle East ahead of midterm elections
Published: July 29, 2026 15:26
The US and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed militias on July 29 in a move that widens the conflict in the Middle East. This comes a day after the US president met with the Israeli prime minister for the first time since they started their military…
US and Saudi Araba jointly strike Iraq, widening the conflict
https://www.france24.com/en/us-and-saudi-araba-jointly-strike-iraq-widening-the-conflict
Published: July 29, 2026 15:07
The US-Israel war on Iran is widening once again, with the US and Saudi Arabia launching joint airstrikes on Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq. Earlier, Tehran targeted US bases in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump is now…
Public executions in Iran spark anti-regime protests
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260729-iran-public-executions-isfahan-anti-regime-protests
Published: July 29, 2026 14:00
The Islamic Republic publicly executed two Iranian protesters in Isfahan at dawn on July 28. Several hundred people gathered near a stage set up in the city’s Alikhani Square, but instead of cheering the execution, they chanted slogans against the police,…
'Two options' for Trump in Middle East war: 'he waits or he escalates massively'
Published: July 29, 2026 13:46
US President Donald Trump confirmed on Fox News that the US and Saudi Arabia coordinated attacks on Iran-backed Iraqi militias with the Iraqi government itself. But Iraq has called the strikes a 'blatant violation', and its prime minister has called off a…
UK looks to build naval coalition to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz
https://www.france24.com/en/uk-looks-to-build-naval-coalition-to-secure-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz
Published: July 29, 2026 10:41
US and Saudi forces said they struck an Iraqi militant alliance on July 29, as the Middle East war expands beyond its main focus in Iran to involve the Islamic republic's proxies. The strikes follow a short lull in direct US attacks on targets in Iran,…
Netanyahu praises 'excellent' meeting with Trump in first since Iran war
https://www.france24.com/en/netanyahu-praises-excellent-meeting-with-trump-in-first-since-iran-war
Published: July 29, 2026 09:04
US President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington D.C on July 28 as Netanyahu flew over for the funeral of US Senator Lindsay Graham. It was the first time the two have met in person since launching their joint war…
US says Iran trying to 'derail ongoing ceasefire talks' as strikes resume
https://www.france24.com/en/us-says-iran-trying-to-derail-ongoing-ceasefire-talks-as-strikes-resume
Published: July 29, 2026 08:59
Jordan's army said it intercepted five Iranian missiles on July 29, Tehran's first regional strike in days following a pause in fighting between it and the United States. Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirmed the attack, saying it was in response to "the…
Middle East live: US to hit Iran 'hard' after attack on bases in Jordan, Trump says
Published: July 29, 2026 02:51
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US military will be hitting Iran "hard" after a missile attack against US bases in Jordan, according to Fox News. Earlier, Iranian state television said the US struck a city in the country's northwest in the…
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions
Published: July 28, 2026 20:07
Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, according to a Gulf source and a Western diplomat. The plan aims to provide a framework…
For the first time since Iran war, Trump and Netanyahu meet amid fraying ties
Published: July 28, 2026 12:51
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House once again on July 28. But the Israeli Prime Minister is likely to get a cooler welcome in Washington than on previous trips. The US's full-scale air war on Iran - which Netanyahu reportedly had a major…
Where do the US-Iran talks to end the war stand?
https://www.france24.com/en/where-do-the-us-iran-talks-to-end-the-war-stand
Published: July 28, 2026 11:45
US president Donald Trump says there's a good chance a deal can be reached with Iran to end the war. The statement comes after the stopped airstrikes on the Islamic Republic over the weekend. For more on the latest diplomatic effort to end the conflict,…
'Trump Needs a Way Out of This War': Michel Yakovleff explains 'charade' over US-Iran negotiations
Published: July 28, 2026 10:58
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome General Michel Yakovleff, Professor at Sciences-Po and Former Vice-Chief of Staff at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (Shape).. He presents a strategic rather than tactical reading of the current lull in the…
Yemen says ready to escalate against Houthi rebels as they target Saudi Arabia
Published: July 27, 2026 22:19
Yemen's government on Monday issued a warning to the Houthi rebels after they stepped up recent attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and imposed a maritime blockade, raising fears that the Iran-backed group's campaign could open a new front in the wider…
Israel-Lebanon Conflict: Amid displacement, Lebanese cling to 'hope of returning home to rebuild'
Published: July 27, 2026 15:50
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Christopher Rassi, IFRC Chief of Staff and Under Secretary General for People and Strategy. He offers a rare on-the-ground perspective from southern Lebanon, to reveal the harrowing realities of the humanitarian…
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites
Published: July 27, 2026 14:43
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate drone strikes on the kingdom's oil infrastructure. The attacks mark a renewed…
Oil prices fall amid pause in US strikes on Iran to give 'space' for diplomacy
Published: July 27, 2026 03:13
Oil prices fell on Monday amid a pause in strikes between the US and Iran, boosting hopes for a return to a ceasefire and new talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The United States held fire over the weekend after 13 days of attacks on Iran, with…
Israeli ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu ahead of general election
Published: July 27, 2026 01:41
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to vote in a fiercely contested general election on October 27. Eisenkot's campaign is built around a 10-point platform that…
Israel detains over 70 suspects following deadly violence in the West Bank
Published: July 26, 2026 09:49
Israel’s military said it detained over 70 suspects across the occupied West Bank overnight and on Saturday, a day after troops deployed across the territory following violence that left two Isrelisoldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead. Soldiers…
US holds fire against Iran as media reports say Washington's stockpiles are dwindling
Published: July 26, 2026 05:47
Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments. US media reports that Washington's concerns over dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other air defence munitions could be behind…
War in the Middle East: Deadly violence mounts in the West Bank
https://www.france24.com/en/war-in-the-middle-east-deadly-violence-mounts-in-west-bank
Published: July 25, 2026 17:37
Nomi Bar-Yaacov, renowned international negotiator, arbitrator and mediator, is our guest.
UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli opposition
Published: July 25, 2026 14:29
UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and…
No, this video does not show Iran downing a US B-52 bomber
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260725-video-iran-downing-us-b-52-bomber-debunked
Published: July 25, 2026 09:27
A video said to show an Iranian missile destroying a US B-52 bomber has garnered more than three million views on X, where it has been picked up and shared by a pro-Iranian account. However, if you look closely, you’ll see the signs that this video was…
Palestinians bury four people killed in occupied West Bank clash with Israeli settlers
Published: July 25, 2026 08:42
Grieving family members on Saturday buried four Palestinian men killed during a clash with Israeli settlers a day earlier in the occupied West Bank. Palestinians reported a series of violent settler attacks on other villages in the Palestinian territory…
Middle East: Red Sea tensions grow as Saudi-Houthi clashes open new front
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east-red-sea-tensions-grow-as-saudi-houthi-clashes-open-new-front
Published: July 25, 2026 08:30
The Houthis have accused US ally Riyadh of a "dangerous escalation" after it struck military targets belonging to the group on Friday, following the rebels announcing a maritime blockade of the top oil producer and hitting its ships in the Red Sea.
UNESCO adds Sebastia site to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections
Published: July 25, 2026 08:12
A United Nations committee on Friday inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of castles in southern Lebanon on the World Heritage List, despite objections from Israel, which had urged the committee to reject the bids. The…
Guterres arrives in Syria for first UN secretary-general visit since before civil war
Published: July 25, 2026 06:08
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres touched down in Damascus Saturday for a three-day visit where he is expected to reaffirm support for the multi-confessional country's efforts to rebuild after more than a decade of bloody civil war.
Houthis target Saudi oil facilities as fighting on new Middle East front intensifies
Published: July 24, 2026 22:31
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure on Saturday, retaliating for Saudi strikes in Yemen and intensifying a regional conflict that is increasingly threatening energy supplies and vital shipping…
US pummels Iran as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces
Published: July 24, 2026 20:48
Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict…