Category: 3. Middle East

The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, said on Tuesday that dozens of humanitarian organisations have called for an end to the operations of the so-called…

In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.

The Dalai Lama has confirmed that he will have a successor chosen in accordance with “past tradition”, ending years of…

The Adam Marine 12 was being transported to a new location when it capsized, leaving 22 injured.

An oil-drilling barge has sunk in the Gulf of Suez, killing at least four crew members and leaving four others unaccounted for.

The Egyptian…

Missiles for Patriot air defence systems and Hellfire missiles are among items being held back, according to US media.

The United States says it is halting some weapons deliveries to Kyiv that were promised under the Biden administration, as…

Israel’s top diplomat called on Wednesday not to miss any chance to free hostages held in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel’s backing.

Nearly 21 months of war…

Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it was discussing proposals for a Gaza ceasefire received from mediators, after US President Donald Trump said Israel backed a 60-day ceasefire in the war-ravaged territory.

Nearly 21 months of…

Gaza’s civil defence agency said that Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire.

After nearly 21 months of war which has created dire…

Israel’s top diplomat on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held in Gaza “must not be missed”, after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel’s backing.

Nearly 21 months…

President Donald Trump says Israel has accepted a 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal, but he gave no details of the plan. Hamas has previously said it wants full Israeli troop withdrawal and security guarantees. Trump is due to meet Israeli Prime…

The Dalai Lama confirmed on Wednesday that he will have a successor to carry on the role of spiritual leadership to Tibetan Buddhists, in a statement issued during continuing celebrations to mark his 90th birthday.

He said that leaders of…