Middle East
Israel approves 764 new settler homes in latest West Bank expansion push
Fresh approvals deepen settlement footprint as criticism over expansion intensifies
By Reuters
Syria’s missing still unaccounted for a year after Assad
Families continue to search for loved ones who disappeared during Assad's regime
By Reuters
Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel
Equipment for spying and intelligence gathering discovered, says attorney-general
By Reuters
Israel to open Rafah crossing as Hamas vows to hand over body of hostage
Despite a ceasefire, tensions remain with continued violations blamed on both sides
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Alexander Cornwell
Vietnam set for major boost in console output as suppliers scale up
Companies propose large production lines as Vietnam’s tech sector gains momentum
By Reuters
Saudi Arabia plans new alcohol stores for expats
Saudi Arabia plans new alcohol stores for expats amid easing restrictions by 2026.
By Agency Staff
IAEA demands Iran provide nuclear answers and access
Regulator's resolution calls for immediate access to bombed Iranian sites
Netanyahu calls for Hamas expulsion from region post-UN vote
Netanyahu urges expulsion of Hamas from region post-UN vote on Trump's peace plan
By Alexander Cornwell and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Berlin links resumption of arms exports to Israel to ceasefire compliance
The decision focuses on holding the ceasefire and supporting reconstruction efforts
By Agency Staff
Netanyahu faces far-right backlash over Palestinian state stance
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel remained opposed to a Palestinian state after protests by far-right coalition allies over a US-backed statement indicating support for a pathway to Palestinian independence.
By Reuters
Israel receives remains of soldier killed in Gaza in 2014
Remains of Hadar Goldin handed over to Israeli forces in the Palestinian territory by Red Cross
By Menna Alaa El-Din and Ahmed Tolba
Hamas fighters in Rafah refuse to surrender arms
‘Concept of surrender does not exist in our dictionary,’ says al-Qassam Brigades
By Nidal al-Mughrabi
Israel launches air strikes on south Lebanon
Residents of targeted towns given an hour’s warning before attacks started
By Agency staff
Israeli airstrike kills one in Gaza amid truce tension
Prime Minister Netanyahu claims systematic removal of ‘Hamas pockets’
By Pesha Magid and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire amid deadly airstrikes
Hamas denies violating truce as accusations of deception surface
By Agency Staff
