Middle East

Maritime firms launch rescue for Houthi-hit Greek ship: sources
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Maritime firms launch rescue for Houthi-hit Greek ship: sources

4 crew members killed, 2 injured, say security sources; part of crew in water in life jackets

In video, jailed Kurdish leader says armed struggle with Turkey over
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In video, jailed Kurdish leader says armed struggle with Turkey over

PKK leader Ocalan appeared to read from transcript in 7-minute video

Netanyahu says meeting with Trump focused on efforts to free hostages
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Netanyahu says meeting with Trump focused on efforts to free hostages

Israeli prime minister vows to eliminate Hamas in comments after meeting Trump in White House

Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran's truce with Israel
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Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran's truce with Israel

Saudi crown prince said he hoped the truce would help stabilize the region

Qatar says 'we will need time' for Gaza ceasefire
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Qatar says 'we will need time' for Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump expresses optimism about a possible breakthrough in the talks

Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza combat
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Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza combat

The soldiers, aged between 20 and 28, were killed during combat in the northern Gaza Strip

Timeline of Trump's remarks on Palestinian displacement, Gaza takeover
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Timeline of Trump's remarks on Palestinian displacement, Gaza takeover

Ahead of a meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu, Trump suggested Palestinians should get a good, fresh, beautiful piece of land'

US-backed aid group proposed 'Human Transit Areas' for Palestinians in Gaza
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US-backed aid group proposed 'Human Transit Areas' for Palestinians in Gaza

GHF proposal to build Gaza camps raises fears of displacement; group denies plans as document surfaces

12 Turkish soldiers killed by gas exposure during cave search in Iraq
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12 Turkish soldiers killed by gas exposure during cave search in Iraq

7 soldiers exposed to gas in the cave have been taken to hospital for treatment, says ministry

BRICS leaders condemn attacks on Kashmir, Gaza, Iran
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BRICS leaders condemn attacks on Kashmir, Gaza, Iran

Bloc represents more than half the world's population and 40% of its economic output

Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to Gaza war survivors
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Pakistani startup ships prosthetics to Gaza war survivors

Bioniks arms are less sophisticated than US versions but provide high-level of functionality for children

Gaza truce talks underway in Qatar: Palestinian source
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Gaza truce talks underway in Qatar: Palestinian source

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing growing domestic and international pressure to end the conflict

Israel says it struck Houthi sites across Yemen
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Israel says it struck Houthi sites across Yemen

Yemen’s Huthis launched missiles after Israeli strikes hit key ports and infrastructure in Hodeida

Israeli Prime Minister says he believes Trump can help seal a deal
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Israeli Prime Minister says he believes Trump can help seal a deal

Public pressure builds on Israel's PM to reach ceasefire

Israeli minister says letting aid into Gaza a 'grave mistake'
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Israeli minister says letting aid into Gaza a 'grave mistake'

Smotrich's criticism comes as Netanyahu prepares for Washington talks on a 60-day ceasefire proposal with President Trump

Two Iran Guards killed clearing explosives after Israel war
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Two Iran Guards killed clearing explosives after Israel war

Israel and Iran fought a 12-day war sparked by an Israeli bombing campaign on June 13

Israeli negotiators due in Qatar for Gaza truce talks
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Israeli negotiators due in Qatar for Gaza truce talks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss ending the conflict

Israel army bulldozers plough through homes at West Bank camps
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Israel army bulldozers plough through homes at West Bank camps

Israeli operation has displaced at least 40,000 people and destroyed homes in Tulkarem camp

Israeli military says intercepted missile launched from Yemen
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Israeli military says intercepted missile launched from Yemen

Sirens were activated across several areas in Israel

UK resets ties with Syria as foreign minister visits Damascus
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UK resets ties with Syria as foreign minister visits Damascus

UK pledges $129M for Syria as it reestablishes diplomatic ties and backs political transition after Assad’s fall