FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
Middle East
Hamas revenue machine thrives under Gaza ceasefire
US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report
How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars
Hezbollah's minimal reaction to Radwan chief's killing highlights Israel's advantages - analysis
Hezbollah took a major hit by Israel and responded with little more than a symbolic whisper in military terms.
Iran's enriched uranium under US surveillance, will be extracted 'at some point', Trump says
“If anybody got near the place, we will know about it, and we’ll blow them up,” Trump said.
Iraqi media shocked by reports of secret Israeli base as Baghdad hits critical juncture - analysis
Reports that Iraq’s sovereignty may have been undermined by a foreign force operating in the desert will cause controversy in Baghdad.
Qatari PM warns Iran against using Hormuz as 'pressure tool' as Gulf tensions flare again
The UAE has reported being attacked in the past days by Iran after four weeks of relative calm since a ceasefire in the Iran war was announced by the United States.
Iran's response to US ceasefire proposal focuses on Hormuz, Lebanon ceasefire, state media says
Iran submitted its response to the latest US proposal to Pakistani mediators, who passed it on to the Trump administration's representatives.
Syria appoints new cabinet as government settles into power
The reshuffle, announced by Syrian state media, included the appointment of new governors for several key provinces.
Petty clashes over a sign in Syria risk snowballing into real conflict
Protesters in Hasakah and also in Qamishli object to the removal of Kurdish from official signs on government buildings.
Iranian regime relying on foreign militias to bolster security efforts, suppress protests - report
Iran’s government has not officially acknowledged the role of these foreign militias.
Tanker struck by drone off coast of Doha after Qatari ship breaks Hormuz blockade
Iranian lawmakers have said they are drafting a bill to formalize Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz, with clauses including forbidding passage to vessels of "hostile states."
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announces first cabinet reshuffle since Assad ouster - report
No official reason was given for the changes.
