Middle East

Israel launches fresh strikes on southern Lebanon despite US talks

The Israeli military carried out fresh airstrikes, explosions and machine-gun fire across southern Lebanon early Saturday, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported, as attacks persisted despite a US-brokered framework agreement and recent diplomatic talks in Florida aimed at halting the violence.

Two Palestinians killed in Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza

Medical sources in Gaza said two Palestinians were killed in Israeli military strikes on Saturday, as the army continued shelling multiple locations across the besieged territory in ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since October 2023.

Iran says fourth tanker hit mine, caught fire in Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Friday that a fourth supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude had struck a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations separately reported a vessel hit by an unidentified projectile south of Lavan Island.

Türkiye's Fidan, US Rubio discuss Iran, Gaza, Ukraine at G20

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Friday in Atlanta to discuss bilateral ties alongside the Iran nuclear negotiations, the Gaza conflict, and the Ukraine war, as Ankara prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia lifts emergency alert in Jazan region near Yemen

Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense announced on Friday that the emergency alert issued for the southwestern Jazan region near the Yemen border has been lifted, hours after authorities warned residents to avoid gatherings and refrain from filming amid escalating tensions with the Houthi group.

Dockworkers strike at 113 ports: 'We don't work for war'

Dockworkers in 21 countries staged strikes on Friday at 113 ports across five continents under the slogan "We don't work for war," protesting the use of commercial facilities for military cargo and weapons shipments to conflict zones including Israel.

Singapore lauds Pakistan's 'unique' role in Gulf mediation

Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Friday praised Pakistan for playing a "unique but very constructive" role in addressing regional challenges, citing Islamabad's recent mediation between the United States and Iran to secure Gulf energy supplies for Asia.

Flydubai extends Tel Aviv flight suspension until Nov. 30

UAE-based carrier Flydubai has extended its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv until November 30, Israeli media reported Friday, following an alleged hijacking attempt by an Omani pilot last month that forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia and sparked security concerns in Israel.

Israeli actress says on live TV that she’s no longer proud to be Israeli

Qatari delegation meets Iranian officials in Tehran

A Qatari delegation led by a senior adviser to the prime minister held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, state media reported, as Doha continues its efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Saudi coalition downs Houthi drone near Mecca

The Saudi-led military coalition said on Friday it intercepted and destroyed a drone fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Mecca region, though the group later dismissed the claim as a "massive and egregious fabrication."

Vance rules out 'forever war' in Iran, says Trump will meet goals

US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Thursday that Donald Trump will not allow the conflict with Iran to become a "forever war," stressing that the administration will achieve its objectives and then focus on other priorities rather than endless military engagement.

US sends 10 cargo planes to Israel amid Iran strike preparations

The US has deployed 10 military cargo aircraft to Israeli air bases in the Negev region amid preparations for a possible strike against Iran, according to Israeli broadcaster KAN.

Israeli Democrats leader meets Arab party head to form change government

Israeli Democrats leader Yair Golan met Ra'am chief Mansour Abbas to discuss forming a change government after elections left Netanyahu's bloc without a majority in the Knesset.

Illegal Israeli settlers beat elderly American & torch family car in West Bank

Influencer turns ‘wrong person’ glass trend into jab at Zionists

Aerial view shows vast destruction across Gaza’s Jabalya refugee camp

Influencer lists items Israel has blocked from entering Gaza for 19 years

Israeli soldier charged with spying for Iran for cryptocurrency

Israeli authorities charge soldier with espionage for allegedly sharing military intelligence with Iranian operatives in exchange for cryptocurrency and $200,000 travel offer.

Netanyahu bloc secures 53 seats as Israel ends vote count

Israel's Central Elections Committee completed vote counting Thursday, with Netanyahu's bloc winning 53 seats, opposition parties 48 and Arab factions 19, leaving no clear majority.