Middle East


Iraq to reopen Sheeb border crossing with Iran, temporarily close Mandali border

Security personnel stand near the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran, after Iraqi authorities ordered its closure as a precautionary measure following the latest drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, in Basra, Iraq, September 12, 2026.

Trump: Saudi Arabia, Qatar want peaceful resolution to Iran war, US ready to strike if needed

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media on the day the final steel beam goes into the ballroom, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 4, 2026.

Board of Peace calls on Israel to authorize winter supplies aid entry into Gaza following flooding

Displaced Palestinians react at a partially flooded tent camp during a rainy day in Gaza City, November 7, 2026.