Iran israel war

The new Middle East power broker isn't who you'd expect - analysis

The recent Iran war has sparked a growing role for Pakistan in helping to resolve the conflicts in the Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with chief of Defense Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Tehran, in May. Premium
US President Donald Trump listens to an attendee in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2026.

South Asian, Gulf leaders raced to stop Trump striking Iran, presented him with deal - report

 U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Iran expert warns Israel-US relation similar to Iran's relation with terror proxy groups

Saronic's Corsair autonomous surface vessel

For the first time ever: An autonomous drone boat rescues US pilots in Strait of Hormuz


If the world spent even 10% on peace, everything could look so different - opinion

As nations pour resources into war, investment in peace remains negligible. A small shift in priorities could change the future far more than any weapon.

Demonstrators including Israeli and Palestinian activists take part in a demonstration in support of peace near the West Bank city of Jericho October 19, 2016

Iran expert: Tehran not yet under enough pressure to concede

Tehran continues to condition any discussion of its nuclear program on ending the war, lifting the blockade, and the withdrawal of US forces, meaning the core obstacle remains unresolved.

A woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026

Iranian missiles strike UAE, Middle East gears up for renewed war as tensions surge in Hormuz

Senior IDF official: No change in home front rules • US close to delivering Israeli "Gideon" KC-46 refueling aircraft • IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon

US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump reviewing deal with Iran, says they 'have not yet paid a big enough price'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed that he would be reviewing a plan sent by Iran, but added that he "can’t imagine that it would be acceptable."

US President Donald Trump pictured in the Oval Office, April 30, 2026; illustrative.

Piccolino: Bountiful brunch with a bonus in Jerusalem - restaurant review

Israeli breakfast-brunch buffets, whether in restaurants or hotels, are deservedly famous for being delicious and plentiful, but in a cookie-cutter kind of way.

FRIDAY FARE at Piccolino.

Fractures rock Gulf alliance as UAE quits OPEC during Iran war - analysis

Abu Dhabi’s exit, a summit snub, and public criticism expose a widening Saudi-Emirati split reshaping energy and security coordination.

UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei speaks, on the day of the Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) conference, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 4, 2026.

‘It’s the little things’: Israeli mother juggles war, parenthood as her husband serves

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: This article is the second in a series titled “HER,” an ongoing project by photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel, exploring the lives and inner worlds of the wives of Israeli soldiers.

A FLEETING moment of calm: Shiri and her husband share a quiet exchange in the kitchen with their child, one of the ‘little things’ that hold a family together between deployments.

How do Israel, China view their dispute over Iran - analysis

China has managed to maintain mostly positive relations with both Tehran and Jerusalem, being an important trade partner of Israel while having strategic ties with Iran.

Members of the Iranian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.

Behind Tehran’s calm, Iran faces deepening economic collapse

While the streets are full of people, their pockets are empty. The Iranian rial has become a liability that citizens are desperate to offload.

A woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026

Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war

"When a regime... takes away the lives of other people unjustly, then obviously that is something that should be condemned," Pope Leo said during a press conference.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the papal flight from Malabo to Rome, April 23, 2026, at the end of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.