Middle East

Middle East 3 days ago

Explosive detonates near Shiite shrine in Damascus suburb ahead of Ashura holy day, several casualties

On Thursday, an explosive device planted in a taxi detonated near a Shiite Muslim shrine in the Sayida Zeinab suburb of Damascus, just a day before the holy day of Ashura.

Middle East 3 days ago

Kuwait executes 5, including perpetrator of 2015 mosque bombing claimed by Islamic State

Kuwait announced on Thursday that it carried out the execution of five prisoners at the Central Prison, including one who was convicted for his role in the 2015 bombing of a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City.

Middle East 4 days ago

Fatal crash of Saudi F-15SA fighter jet during training exercise; crew onboard killed

On Wednesday, a Saudi F-15SA fighter jet tragically crashed during a routine training exercise, resulting in the loss of all crew members on board.

Middle East 4 days ago

US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria

U.S. Air Force F-35s have arrived in the Middle East, where the Air Force said they will provide security for maritime traffic and assist in Syria.

Middle East 4 days ago

Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalates in West Bank as Palestinian man killed during arrest raid

Amidst a surge of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a Palestinian man was killed during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.

Middle East 5 days ago

Violent clash in West Bank: 3 Palestinian gunmen killed amidst escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Israeli military reported that they fatally shot three Palestinian gunmen in occupied West Bank on Tuesday, adding to the escalating violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israel 5 days ago

Netanyahu offers to negotiate judicial reforms through November, issues 'call for peace and mutual respect'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered to work with opposition on a "comprehensive agreement" on his judicial reform package amid protests.

Middle East 6 days ago

Fierce wildfires sweep across Algeria, resulting in 15 fatalities, 26 injuries

Fierce wildfires have swept across Algeria, resulting in 15 fatalities and 26 injuries. The fires have forced the evacuation of approximately 1,500 individuals.

Middle East 6 days ago

9 people killed in plane crash in eastern Sudan as war reaches the 100-day mark

A civilian plane crashed shortly after takeoff from an airport in Port Sudan, claiming the lives of nine people, including four military personnel on board.

Middle East July 21

Israeli forces fatally shoot 17-year-old Palestinian in occupied West Bank amid ongoing cycle of violence

A 17-year-old Palestinian boy named Muhammad Fouad Atta al-Bayed was tragically shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Friday.