Vehicles were washed away in floods in Oman and homes were flooded in Syria as storms brought torrential rain and hail to countries across the Middle East.
Published On 26 Mar 2026

Vehicles were washed away in floods in Oman and homes were flooded in Syria as storms brought torrential rain and hail to countries across the Middle East.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
MOGADISHU, March 26 (Reuters) – Drivers of tuk‑tuk taxis in Somalia’s capital are abandoning their livelihoods as fuel prices surge, pushed up by disruptions to oil shipments linked to the Iran conflict.
With fares rising, passengers have…

Authorities in Gaza have announced the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing, allowing a limited number of medical patients to leave the enclave after days of closure.
The Border and Crossing Authority said…

Israeli officials are increasingly concerned that US President Donald Trump could agree to a temporary ceasefire with Iran, potentially opening the door to negotiations that may not align with Israel’s strategic…

Palestinian engineers struggle to repair Gaza’s water system, which has been contaminated, posing a health risk.
Under a winter sun in Gaza City, crowds of Palestinians clutching empty containers gather around water delivery trucks. For many…

Iran has ruled out negotiations with the United States, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that Tehran has “no intention” of entering talks under current conditions.
Speaking to state television on…
BEIJING, March 26 (Reuters) – China on Thursday urged parties to the Middle East conflict to “create conditions for starting truly meaningful and sincere peace talks”.
“The pressing priority is to actively promote peace talks, seize the…

Tunisia and Germany have held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, including efforts to recover funds allegedly stolen during the rule of former president Zine El Abidine Ben…

Israel struck new targets across Iran on Thursday, after Tehran rejected US overtures to wind down the nearly four-week Middle East war and vowed to keep up its “resistance”.
Hopes for a negotiated end to the US-Israeli war with Iran — which has…

French and Brazilian stars in focus as former world champions meet in a glamour friendly in Boston, US, before the World Cup.
Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for FIFA World Cup glory later this year, and the two heavyweight…