Category: 3. Middle East

In Iraq’s holy city of Najaf, the majestic shrine of Imam Ali stands quiet, its vast courtyards no longer echoing with the multilingual whispers of pilgrims from before the Middle East war.

The absence of tourists leaves nearby shopkeepers and…

Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges, despite warnings about unexploded World War II ordnance. Authorities warned of serious risks, while organisers said the…

An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said.

The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set…

Iran protests as Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to escort stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz.

Thousands of protesters gathered in India’s northeastern Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023 between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki-Zo communities. The conflict, driven by disputes over…

Three of six passengers who fell ill from suspected rodent-transmitted virus have died, and one is in intensive care, the WHO says.

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, with at least one…

Melenchon says he will seek presidency for fourth time with President Macron term-limited and right’s Le Pen facing ban.

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading politician in France’s left-wing Unbowed party, says he…

Two goals by Vinicius Jr allowed Madrid to remain in title contention with Barcelona ahead of el Clasico next Sunday.

Vinicius Jr struck twice in the second half as Real Madrid won 2-0 at Espanyol in La Liga on…

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US and Israel launched their war. A draft Iranian law would permanently ban Israeli vessels and deny transit to nations deemed ‘hostile’ by…