Dutch parliament backs ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements The Netherlands’ House of Representatives has backed a government measure to ban… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
EU moves towards sanctioning Iran over Strait of Hormuz The European Union has amended its sanctions framework to target those it… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Nine countries urge Israel to end expansion of illegal West Bank settlements Nine countries have condemned Israel’s plans to dramatically expand its illegal settlements… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Israeli quadcopter strike kills one near mosque in Gaza City An Israeli drone attack has killed one person and wounded several others… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Israel intercepts ‘suspicious aerial targets’ launched from Lebanon Israeli air defense have intercepted two “suspicious aerial targets” launched from Lebanon… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Flotilla activists report rape and torture after Israeli abduction at sea Anti-genocide activists released from Israeli custody after Israel seized a Gaza-bound aid… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Deal ‘within reach’ if US shows flexibility on Iran’s nuclear programme Although sending Pakistan’s military chief to Tehran is a sign negotiators are… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
NATO chief decries Iran’s ‘direct assault on freedom of navigation’ We can now bring you more comments from NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Iranian, Japanese FMs hold call to discuss situation in Middle East Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi held a phone… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Mexico cuts interest rates amid war fears driven by US-Israel conflict Mexico’s central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate following a split… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Israeli drone strike kills 26-year-old woman in central Gaza An Israeli drone attack has killed a woman in the besieged Gaza… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
More than 60% of Americans oppose Iran war as Trump approval slides Opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran is rising in the United… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
More than 60% of Americans oppose Iran war as Trump approval slides Opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran is rising in the United… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
US president aim on taking Iran’s enriched uranium President Trump has again promised to take control of Iran’s stockpile of… Alina HashmiMay 22, 2026
Israel intercepts another vessel part of the Gaza flotilla Israeli forces have intercepted one of the remaining vessels part of the… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Lebanon, Syria reshape ties amid Israeli attacks and regional shifts On May 9, Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam made his second official visit… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Humanitarian needs in Gaza remain immense: UNSC report Humanitarian needs in Gaza remain immense amid ongoing displacement and shortages of… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Iran vows resilience in face of US sanctions and naval blockade: Analyst While US sanctions, coupled with its recent naval blockade, have heavily impacted… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’ “We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Qatari official says Doha in contact with Washington and Tehran When asked about communication with Trump, Qatar’s MoFA spokesperson al-Ansari said “contacts… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Communication ‘ongoing’ between regional leaders: Qatar Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says communication is “ongoing” between regional leaders and… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Israel’s far-right finance minister says ICC requested warrant for his arrest Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he was informed that the… Alina HashmiMay 19, 2026
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extension faces ‘implementation gap’ The ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon is significant because it shows… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
Trump-Xi meeting yields modest gains despite falling short of expectations Scott Uehlinger, a former senior CIA officer, says the Trump-Xi meeting fell… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
Iraqi national accused of New York City synagogue plot over war on Iran An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
UAE says it won’t be deterred from ‘protecting supreme national interests’ The United Arab Emirates has released a statement emphasising its “firm approach… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
Lebanon welcomes ceasefire extension as Israel continues to attack Lebanon has welcomed a 45-day ceasefire extension, as Israel continues to attack,… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
Lebanon ceasefire talks have ‘potential for great success’: Israel The Lebanese and Israeli delegations have issued statements after agreeing to a… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
Iran’s FM warns US of rising economic costs from Trump’s ‘war of choice’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the American people will bear rising… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
Hezbollah claims 33 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah says its fighters launched 33 attacks on… Alina HashmiMay 15, 2026
