Middle East


EU warns Iranian regime's protest crackdowns may constitute crimes against humanity

 People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Officials signal delays ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire Phase II

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

NCAG chief admits he threw stones at Israeli soldiers in Gaza when he was 'still young'

Chair of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, Ali Shaath looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured), in Cairo, Egypt, January 19, 2026.