10 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

The killing of Palestinian aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City on Tuesday has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Gaza Strip, where for many…

10 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran

Donald Trump's latest pronouncements on Iran and the chances of a negotiated agreement have to be taken seriously, as he is after all the president of the United States. This …

10 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen steeply after a series of tit-for-tat strikes by the US and Iran following an attack on three tankers earlier this week. Just 23 tan…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Gaza's Dire Straits: 1,000 Days of Conflict and Control

UPDATE — Jul 2, 15:15 UTC: The new article marks the milestone of 1,000 days into the Gaza conflict, noting the continued casualties even after a ceasefire in O

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Tehran Mourns as Khamenei Funeral Commences

UPDATE — Jul 6, 10:30 UTC: The new article provides details on the unprecedented scale of grief and the extensive ten-hour funeral procession across Tehran, ind

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Mourns Khamenei Amid Rising Tensions

UPDATE — Jul 6, 12:50 UTC: The new article provides details about the massive turnout at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran. It highlights the monu

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Khamenei family mourns, but Mojtaba’s absence fuels public insecurity

UPDATE — Jul 6, 19:15 UTC: The new article reports on Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei's reappointment as Iran's chief justice during the funeral of Ayatol

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

UN Demands Immediate Release of Detained Palestinian Doctor

The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has issued a call for the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian detained by Israeli forces since 2024. The group asse…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu Affirms US Ties, Targets Turkiye Amidst Regional Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dispelled rumors of discord between himself and U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing their strong alliance despite divergent views…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that

The meeting on Monday at UN headquarters in New York comes amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Rapid Support Forces’ and allied militias’ ongoing genocide in the Darfur region of S…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Minister Smotrich Declares Strategic Settlement Expansion

UPDATE — Jul 6, 16:00 UTC: The new article details the Israeli cabinet's recent approval for the establishment of 13 new settlements in central zones of th

06 Jul 2026 · Americas

The pitfalls of institutionalising US military aid to Israel

US Senator Tom Cotton and pro-Israel allies are pursuing problematic legislation that has largely gone under the radar of most mainstream media. If passed, these bills and amendmen…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Drone Strike in Lebanon Breaches Ceasefire, Kills Four

An Israeli drone strike has resulted in the deaths of four individuals in southern Lebanon, newly escalating tensions in the already volatile region. The targeted vehicle, struck i…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Renewed Israeli Strikes in Gaza Undermine Ceasefire Efforts

In a stark development undermining the tenuous ceasefire in place since October last year, Israeli military operations have resulted in the deaths of at least six Palestinians in t…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas Dissolves Governance in Gaza, Paves Way for Technocracy

In a marked political shift, Hamas has dissolved its governing committee in Gaza, aiming to replace it with a technocratic committee. After nearly two decades of exercising control…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns

It's a sweltering summer's day and fishermen are unloading their catch on the docks. One proudly holds several baby sharks tangled in his nets. Shark sandwich is a local …

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Israel Relations Strained as Regional Dynamics Shift

UPDATE — Jul 6, 06:30 UTC: The new article discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's current political challenges, including facing corruption

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli opposition signal foreign policy change in style, but not substance

None of the three main opposition figures – former military Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid, and Naftali Bennett, both former prime ministers – offered attendees at Reichm…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu Claims Southern Lebanon Villages Seek Israeli Annexation

In a recent address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that certain Christian villages in southern Lebanon have requested annexation by Israel. The request allegedly…

06 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Checkpoint Fatalities Highlight Critical West Bank Tensions

A four-month-old Palestinian infant, Ahmad Marouf Zeid, succumbed to his condition after Israeli checkpoint restrictions near Ramallah delayed his transfer for vital medical care. …