Iran says to oversee Hormuz as Swiss talks conclude
AFP, Burgenstock
23 June 2026, 12:53 PM Middle East
Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens
AFP, Doha
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM Middle East
Jordan hangs six after 9-year death penalty pause
AFP, Amman
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM Middle East
92% Israelis believe Iran won war: poll
AFP, Jerusalem
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM Middle East
Al Jazeera says Israeli strike kills journalist in Gaza
AFP, Doha, Qatar
21 June 2026, 10:33 AM Middle East

Netanyahu planned Iran strike in 2011

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days, a former Mossad chief
31 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Attack in Saudi city of Taif kills at least one: Local media

Two assailants stabbed to death a traffic policeman in the western Saudi Arabian city of Taif and then exchanged gunfire with security forces at a nearby National Guard facility, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
31 May 2018, 10:33 AM

Netanyahu Planned Iran Strike In 2011

A former Mossad chief tells an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
31 May 2018, 08:34 AM

Saudi Arabia outlaws sexual harassment

Saudi Arabia has passed a new law to criminalise sexual harassment, state media said yesterday, less than a month before the
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Yemen forces plan siege of key port

Pro-government forces in Yemen are preparing to surround a key Red Sea port in a bid to force Huthi rebels to surrender it without a
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Israel-Gaza border falls quiet after ceasefire

The Israel-Gaza border fell quiet yesterday under an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire after the most intense flareup of hostilities between
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM

He is alive!

Ukraine yesterday admitted it had staged the murder of anti-Kremlin journalist Arkady Babchenko in order to foil an attempt on his
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM

IS attacks Afghan interior ministry

Militants launched a gun and bomb attack on the interior ministry in Kabul yesterday, killing a policeman in the latest chilling
30 May 2018, 18:00 PM

UN voices concern over Saudi arrest of activists

The United Nations called on Saudi Arabia yesterday to provide information about women's rights activists arrested ahead of the lifting of
29 May 2018, 18:00 PM

'It is a travesty'

The United States yesterday led a protest against Syria taking over the Conference on Disarmament, calling it "a travesty" at a time when Damascus is widely accused of using chemical weapons.
29 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Afghan special forces kill nine civilians

Afghan special forces have killed nine civilians in an apparently botched operation in the eastern province of Nangarhar, officials said
29 May 2018, 18:00 PM

No world World Cup for Hamas inmates!

Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan has said he is seeking to ban Hamas prisoners who are members of Hamas from watching the
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Palestinian president leaves hospital

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas left hospital yesterday after eight days of treatment for pneumonia that led to intense speculation
28 May 2018, 18:00 PM

3 Ukrainian soldiers killed in clashes

Three Ukrainian servicemen were killed in fighting with pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country as fighting intensified in the region,
27 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Air strike kills 4 in Yemen's Sanaa

A woman was among four people killed in an air strike that hit a petrol station in Yemen's rebel-held capital late Saturday, medical
27 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Qatar bans Saudi goods from stores

Qatar has ordered shops to remove goods originating from a group of Saudi Arabian-led countries which a year ago imposed a wide-
27 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Cyclone in Oman: Dhaka seeks Delhi’s support to rescue its nationals

Bangladesh seeks India's support in rescuing its nationals if anybody is found in danger, as a powerful cyclone struck Oman's Salalah city killing killed at least three people including a 12-year-old girl.
27 May 2018, 06:43 AM

Dozens hurt, one killed by Israeli fire

Dozens of Palestinians demonstrating at the Gaza border were injured and one of them killed by Israeli gunfire and tear gas on Friday, as
26 May 2018, 18:00 PM

US warns of 'firm' action

The United States warned Syria it would take "firm and appropriate measures" in response to ceasefire violations, saying it was concerned about
26 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Israel SC upholds open-fire rules

Israel's Supreme Court upheld the military's use of lethal force against Palestinians during protests and clashes on the Gaza border.
25 May 2018, 18:00 PM