Middle East


Abbas announces Palestinian Parliament will hold election on November 1

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves as he arrives for the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah on November 27, 2025.

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for ‘day of action’ on February 14

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with the Iranian, Lion and Sun flag.

WATCH: Massive fire breaks out in Tehran shopping center amid protests

Cars burn in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026.