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9 Indonesians file abuse plea against Israeli PM

Lawyer says the group asked Indonesia’s attorney general to investigate Israel for offences including piracy at sea and crimes against humanity.

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 08:29am

US, Saudi forces strike 'Iran-aligned terrorists' in Iraq in retaliation for recent attacks

Retaliatory strikes by US and Saudi fighter planes hit logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq belonging to “Iran-aligned terrorists”, US military says.

Published 29 Jul, 2026 10:09am

Checkpoint delay leads to stillbirth in West Bank

Palestinian health workers say a woman delivered a stillborn baby in an ambulance after the vehicle was allegedly delayed by Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint.

Published 28 Jul, 2026 07:13am

Lull in Iran, US fighting ‘achieved by fresh round of diplomacy’ by Pakistan and other mediators

Diplomatic sources say Pakistan remained in touch with Tehran, Washington, Riyadh and Beijing during latest US bombing campaign; Turkish FM reaches out to Qatari, Pakistani leadership.

Published 27 Jul, 2026 07:31am

Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says

Official says ISF will include members from “friendly countries such as Uganda and Morocco”; approval of legal framework comes ahead of Netanyahu's US visit.

Published 27 Jul, 2026 12:49am

Israeli settlers torch 2 mosques in West Bank: Palestinian officials

Attackers also spray-painted Hebrew graffiti, racist slogans on the mosques' walls, including the word “revenge”, officials say.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 02:42pm

Iran says Middle East attacks halted after US holds fire amid reported concerns over dwindling munitions

US media, citing sources, reports that plans to escalate the war on Iran have been shelved in part because of shrinking supplies.

Updated 26 Jul, 2026 07:03pm

Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on ship in Caspian Sea

Iran summons Ukrainian charge d’affaires in Tehran to protest the “hostile and criminal act”.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 01:33pm

Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as Middle East conflict deepens

Say “Yemeni missile strike” sparked fires in the southern Saudi city of Jizan on the Red Sea; Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim.

Published 25 Jul, 2026 10:30am

Houthis say they don't seek to close key Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Say their position is “limited to a maritime blockade that only affects the Saudi side”.

Published 25 Jul, 2026 07:35am

Pakistan exploring another bid to mend US-Iran fences ‘with China’s blessing’

Exploratory talks held during Iranian interior minister’s recent Islamabad visit; Beijing concerned as Red Sea closure would compound Hormuz woes.

Published 25 Jul, 2026 07:09am

US strikes Iran again to 'diminish threat to mariners, vessels' after attacks on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea

Iranian state media reports strikes on Qeshm Island on the Strait of Hormuz; says 4 killed, 5 injured in missile attack on the city of Ahvaz.

Published 24 Jul, 2026 11:00am

PM Shehbaz speaks to Saudi crown prince, condemns 'unacceptable' Houthi attack on vessels in Red Sea

Two sides agree to continue working "very closely" to maintain regional peace, uninterrupted flow of maritime commerce through Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

Published 23 Jul, 2026 01:11pm

Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea as US strikes Iran for 12th consecutive day

Saudi news agency confirms one of two vessels ablaze after an assault while sailing in the Red Sea; US military says latest strikes "further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels".

Updated 23 Jul, 2026 01:12pm

Trump says US-Saudi nuclear deal subject to Riyadh joining Abraham Accords

Two agreements on “peaceful nuclear cooperation” and “bilateral safeguards” signed by US energy secretary and his Saudi counterpart.

Updated 23 Jul, 2026 05:34pm

Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension

Share similar posts affirming their close historical ties and “wise leadership”.

Published 22 Jul, 2026 10:52am

US continues strikes on Iran for 11th consecutive night, triggering air defences in Tehran

Iranian media reports attacks across country, including Bushehr, which hosts a nuclear power plant; US says targets such as “military logistics infrastructure” hit in fresh strikes.

Published 22 Jul, 2026 10:47am

Washington plans to announce nuclear agreement with Riyadh, US media reports

A provision in the deal would have American companies build a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia if a joint study determined it warranted, WSJ reports.

Published 22 Jul, 2026 09:51am