Israel strikes Lebanon repeatedly as explosions heard in Hormuz
Trump says diplomatic solution preferred with Iran • IDF mistakenly intercepts friendly missile in Lebanon • Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankers
Middle East
Iran's president says interaction with supreme leader is currently 'very difficult'
Lebanese PM accuses Hezbollah chief of 'serving Israel' ahead of talks
Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
‘Exactly what Iran intended’: Some Jordanians buckle under missile pressure, demand US withdrawal
US military presence “exposes Jordan to security, political, and economic risks that serve no national interest." says an open letter challenging the Jordanian government.
Islamist terrorists kill 10 police officers in northwest Pakistan, say police
The attack took place late on Wednesday in the Hangu district near the Afghan border, an area that has long served as home to terrorist groups.
Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis
After the founding of Israel, Turkey became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel. Israel and Turkey had good relations until the rise of the AKP party in the early 2000s.
Middle East divided as Iran war, Houthi-Saudi Arabia tensions continue to ramp up
The recent joint US-Saudi attacks marked the first time Riyadh has publicly joined strikes alongside Washington.
Police detain opposition mayor in Turkish Ankara district in dawn raid over corruption claims
The opposition has rejected a wave of accusations since 2024 and says the investigations are politically motivated. The government says the judiciary is independent.
