Middle East

Türkiye, Arab League, OIC and 18 other countries condemn Israeli moves expanding control over West Bank

Türkiye, Arab League, OIC and 18 other countries condemn Israeli moves expanding control over West Bank

Joint statement by Türkiye, Brazil, Spain, Saudi Arabia, others warns of 'de facto annexation,' urges Israel to halt settlement expansion, reverse decisions, and respect international law

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Iranian universities see 3rd day of anti-government protests
23.02.2026

Iranian universities see 3rd day of anti-government protests

Demonstrations held at University of Science and Culture, Amirkabir University, University of Tehran, and Sharif University of Technology, plus Isfahan University of Technology

3 Palestinians wounded by Israeli fire east of Gaza City in fresh ceasefire violation
23.02.2026

3 Palestinians wounded by Israeli fire east of Gaza City in fresh ceasefire violation

Israeli forces have committed hundreds of violations, killing 615 Palestinians since ceasefire took effect in October last year

US Embassy in Lebanon evacuates personnel amid tensions with Iran: Lebanese media
23.02.2026

US Embassy in Lebanon evacuates personnel amid tensions with Iran: Lebanese media

State Department official says decision to draw down staff is 'temporary'

Iraqi foreign minister meets US envoy, says government formation ‘internal matter’
23.02.2026

Iraqi foreign minister meets US envoy, says government formation ‘internal matter’

US opposes nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for premiership

Iraqi, Omani foreign ministers discuss next round of US-Iran nuclear talks
23.02.2026

Iraqi, Omani foreign ministers discuss next round of US-Iran nuclear talks

Iraq stresses need to ensure success of US-Iran talks ‘to spare region the risks of escalation’