Middle East

Malaysia’s Mahathir decries Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza

Malaysia’s Mahathir decries Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza

'Humanity cannot claim to be civilised ... We see gross injustice, massacres, murders unlimited and we do nothing,' says former premier

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 Turkish President Erdogan and US' Trump set to speak again on Monday
02.01.2026

Turkish President Erdogan and US' Trump set to speak again on Monday

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he and Donald Trump are set to have phone call on Monday afternoon

Türkiye, 7 other countries urge Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions amid worsening crisis
02.01.2026

Türkiye, 7 other countries urge Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions amid worsening crisis

Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar warn severe weather, aid shortages and access limits are worsening humanitarian suffering, leaving nearly 1.9 million displaced Palestinians exposed to heightened risks

Spain calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' reiterates support for Palestine
02.01.2026

Spain calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' reiterates support for Palestine

'Spain will continue working with the Palestinian Authority to sustain its financial viability and its reform plan,' says Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares

Coalition fighter jets struck STC forces accused of setting up ambushes in Hadhramaut: Yemeni official
02.01.2026

Coalition fighter jets struck STC forces accused of setting up ambushes in Hadhramaut: Yemeni official

Anadolu correspondent says ambushes along the route of Yemeni government forces were set as they were taking over military positions in Hadhramaut province

Iranian officials angrily slam Trump’s threat to intervene in ongoing protests
02.01.2026

Iranian officials angrily slam Trump’s threat to intervene in ongoing protests

Iranian officials warn interference in protests would destabilize Middle East, devastate US interests