Middle East

Saudi Arabia still backs efforts to reach peaceful solution to US-Iran conflict, official says

Saudi Arabia still backs efforts to reach peaceful solution to US-Iran conflict, official says

High-level official denies US media reports about Saudi pressure on Washington to attack Iran

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Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing ‘in pilot operation’ after nearly 2 years of closure
01.02.2026

Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah crossing ‘in pilot operation’ after nearly 2 years of closure

Movement of people will actually begin on Monday in both directions, says Israeli media

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Iran’s Bushehr province
01.02.2026

5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Iran’s Bushehr province

Quake rattles Asaluyeh in southern Iran’s Bushehr, with no injuries or structural damage confirmed so far

Hamas warns of 'serious consequences' if Israel continues ceasefire violations in Gaza
01.02.2026

Hamas warns of 'serious consequences' if Israel continues ceasefire violations in Gaza

Palestinian resistance group also blames Israel for failing to resolve issue of Palestinians trapped in tunnels in Rafah, according to statement

Israel launches drone strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon
01.02.2026

Israel launches drone strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon

Attack in Tyre comes amid continued Israeli violations of 2024 ceasefire agreement, Lebanese media reports

Kurdish leader Barzani welcomes Syria-YPG agreement in call with Syrian president Al-Sharaa
01.02.2026

Kurdish leader Barzani welcomes Syria-YPG agreement in call with Syrian president Al-Sharaa

Kurdish leader Barzani welcomes Syria-YPG agreement in call with Syrian president Al-Sharaa