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Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank are choking the Palestinian economy
Israeli military checkpoints are choking the West Bank economy, devastating local businesses and daily life.
Russia markets drone-like missiles in Egypt during Su-57 jet's Africa air show debut
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Russian state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport showed off drone-like missiles for its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth jet fighter in…
Australia considers new Israel sanctions but won’t join UK in banning trade with ‘settler terrorists’
Penny Wong has concerns about blanket ban announced by UK, France and Canada, but says new ‘targeted measures’ planned over Israeli settlersFollow our Australia news live blog for…
Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
Benjamin Netanyahu has overseen a genocide: In his telling, he’s a victim
Ahead of Israel's national elections, Netanyahu reaches for an old playbook: grievance, blame-shifting and victimhood.
How Saudi Arabia seeks to contain Yemen's Houthis without provoking Iran
Riyadh is balancing pressure on the Houthis with efforts to keep Iran from widening the conflict, as attacks threaten Saudi energy exports through the Red Sea.
Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’
Centcom says ‘defective’ drone was surveilling regional waters and was not collecting sensitive dataIranian forces claimed to have seized an American underwater drone in the strai…
Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities
The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.
Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.
IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council
The IAEA board of governors on Wednesday voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance" in a diplomatic move to pile pressure on the Islamic repu…
I believe in a two-state solution in the Middle East. That’s why we’re taking action to keep that hope alive | Andy Burnham
Our sanctions aren’t about the Israeli people, but about the unacceptable policies of the Israeli government, and the suffering they cause PalestiniansIn a difficult and dangerous…
Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow
A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.
‘Gone in a blink’: Nepal floods sweep away Indian workers who built hotels
The migrants were at work, building homes and hotels, when the floods hit, sweeping three of them away.
Turkey’s defense giants court Egypt at Alamein Airshow: What to know
Three leading Turkish defense companies are participating in the El Alamein Airshow as Ankara seeks new sales and closer military-industrial cooperation with Egypt.
Will UK sanctions have any impact on Israel’s ‘settler terrorists’ in West Bank?
A look at whether Ed Miliband’s plans will be effective and what they signal for future Israel-UK relationsThe British foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has announced plans for an i…
Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow
A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.
Enrique hails Dembele, praises Toure after PSG’s win over Bratislava
PSG coach hails 'marvellous' Dembele after the French forward scored two goals in PSG's 6–1 win over Toure's side.
Turkey’s defense giants court Egypt at Alamein Airshow: What to know
Three leading Turkish defense companies are participating in the El Alamein Airshow as Ankara seeks new sales and closer military-industrial cooperation with Egypt.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 12
Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Russian attacks kill 7 in Ukraine as Kyiv targets gas plants deep in Arctic
Ukraine launches one of its deepest strikes to date, targeting natural gas plants in Russia's Arctic region.
Turkey’s defense giants court Egypt at Alamein Airshow: What to know
Three leading Turkish defense companies are participating in the El Alamein Airshow as Ankara seeks new sales and closer military-industrial cooperation with Egypt.
The Guardian view on Britain’s new Middle East policy: an unlawful occupation must carry a price | Editorial
Ed Miliband has delivered Britain’s toughest indictment of Israeli conduct in Palestinian lands - and rightly says this has economic consequencesRarely in recent years has the Com…
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 11, state media say
Lebanon says renewed attacks jeopardise a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and armed group Hezbollah.
Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza
Israeli attacks on the occupied Palestinian territory continue despite a 'ceasefire' brokered in October.
Turkey’s defense giants court Egypt at Alamein Airshow: What to know
Three leading Turkish defense companies are participating in the El Alamein Airshow as Ankara seeks new sales and closer military-industrial cooperation with Egypt.
Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem after sanctions announced
Several MPs also banned from Israel after UK steps up condemnation of settlements and announces sweeping sanctionsUK politics live – latest updatesIsrael has ordered the closure o…
Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?
Omar al-Bayoumi has always denied being an extremist and a Saudi spy.
Japan baseball great and atomic bomb survivor Isao Harimoto dies aged 86
Harimoto, whose record 3,085 career hits still stands, was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
IAEA board passes resolution reporting Iran to UN Security Council
VIENNA, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board of governors has passed a resolution reporting Iran to the U.N. Security Council for the first time in 20 ye…