World / Middle East

Kuwait to resume social activities 23 Apr 2026 - 06:30 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait Ministry of Interior announced the reinstatement of permission to hold social activities in the country effective from Friday April 24, 2026....

Pentagon says US forces boarded tanker carrying Iranian oil 23 Apr 2026 - 03:29 pm

Washington, United States: The US Defense Department said Thursday its forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean that was providing material support...

Israeli forces arrest at least 15 Palestinians, including two children, in West Bank 23 Apr 2026 - 12:16 pm

Occupied Jerusalem: Israeli occupation forces launched an arrest campaign Thursday, April 23, 2026, targeting at least 15 Palestinians from various areas across the...

Two killed in Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon 22 Apr 2026 - 05:55 pm

Beirut: Two people were killed Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israeli...

Syrian President reaffirms solidarity with Qatar over security threats 22 Apr 2026 - 05:41 pm

Damascus: President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Ahmed Al Sharaa has reiterated his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar regarding threats...

UAE President discusses bilateral relations, regional developments with Kenyan counterpart 22 Apr 2026 - 02:46 pm

Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with...

Report says US blocked $500 mn cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks 22 Apr 2026 - 01:58 pm

Washington: The United States blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from delivering the cash to Iraq, US media reported on...

Iran Guards say 'seized' two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz 22 Apr 2026 - 01:40 pm

Tehran: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed...

UAE President, Moroccan King hold phone talks on Middle East developments 22 Apr 2026 - 01:18 pm

Abu Dhabi: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed in a phone call on Wednesday,...

Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast 22 Apr 2026 - 09:14 am

Dubai: An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, causing damage but no casualties, the UKMTO...

Britain to host conference on protection navigation in Strait of Hormuz 22 Apr 2026 - 08:53 am

London: The British Ministry of Defense announced that it will host a conference with representatives from 30 countries, which will continue over Wednesday...

Israeli attacks across Gaza injure several Palestinians 21 Apr 2026 - 08:15 pm

Gaza: A number of Palestinians were injured Tuesday in attacks launched by the Israeli occupation since dawn across various areas of the Gaza...

Two Palestinians martyred in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip 21 Apr 2026 - 03:31 pm

Gaza: Two Palestinians were martyred on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Israeli occupation forces continued attacks targeting various areas across the Gaza Strip....

FAO: Conflict in Middle East adds pressure on agrifood systems 21 Apr 2026 - 08:46 am

Rome: The 2026 conflict in the Middle East is adding further pressure on fragile agrifood systems and global supply chains, threatening the availability,...

Six injured in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon 20 Apr 2026 - 10:41 pm

Beirut: Six people were injured in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon on Monday. In a statement, the Lebanese Ministry of Health's Health...

Arab League urges faster aid delivery to Gaza, calls for halt to Israeli violations in the West Bank and Jerusalem 20 Apr 2026 - 06:22 pm

Brussels: The Arab League today called for intensified international efforts to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip, ensuring it meets...

Aviation authority: Iran reopens main airports in capital Tehran 20 Apr 2026 - 03:50 pm

Tehran: Iran reopened its main Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports in capital Tehran on Monday, April 20, 2026, the country's aviation authority said,...

Jordan Prime Minister, Finland President discuss ties, regional and international issues 20 Apr 2026 - 03:22 pm

Amman: Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan met Monday, April 20, 2026 with President of Finland Alexander Stubb, who is currently visiting Amman, to...