Category: 3. Middle East

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rode an anti-Trump wave to a landslide victory and a historic second term Saturday. Voters, he said, chose “the Australian way.” Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat.

The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a video Saturday showing an Israeli-Russian hostage who appeared to have been injured in a strike on the Palestinian territory.

In the undated four-minute video, the hostage,…

The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in danger.

An internal review of the organisation is also reported to be looking for drastic cuts and…

The premier of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, former diplomat and foreign minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak, announced his resignation on Saturday saying he was unable to fully exercise his powers.

Bitter disputes had for months opposed…

Foreign Minister Araghchi insists Iran’s nuclear activities are civilian in nature.

Iran has defended its right to enrich uranium, doubling down on a long-held stance as the next round of nuclear negotiations with the United States in Oman were…

As trucks carrying vital supplies pile up at border with Egypt, hungry children look through rubbish for food.

At least 57 Palestinians have starved to death in Gaza as Israel’s punishing blockade of food, water, and other critical aid to the…

United Nations special envoy Geir Pedersen urged Israel Saturday to halt its attacks on Syria “at once”, after it carried out multiple air strikes targeting the Islamist-led authorities following sectarian violence this week.

Fresh Israeli raids…

The People’s Action Party has been facing a concerted challenge form the Workers’ Party.

Singapore’s long-governing People’s Action Party (PAP) appeared set to retain its strong grip on power following the city-state’s general election,…

Israel has accused Syria of failing to protect the Druze as Israeli forces occupy and attack parts of the country.

Overnight Israeli air raids on Syria have killed at least two civilians as Israel has stated it is carrying out attacks to protect…

In the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza’s Khan Younis, a volunteer doctor breaks down as he speaks of the things he has seen during his mission here.

It is impossible to get over the scenes of starving, shocked, and injured children, thoracic…