Middle East


Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM after repeated delays

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announces a zero-carbon city called "The Line" to be built at NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, January 10, 2021.

Khamenei issued no mercy, 'shoot to kill' orders to quell protests across Iran - NYT

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.

US may impose blockade on Iran rather than a 'kinetic attack,' expert says

US Navy ships operate as a joint, multi-domain force with a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, November 13, 2025.