Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

30.04.2026 12:32 Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims

30.04.2026 00:47 There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.

Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say

29.04.2026 19:02 They are among nine people killed in successive attacks on Tuesday, which Israel's military says targeted a Hezbollah commander.

Watch: There's a ceasefire in Lebanon - but the fighting hasn't stopped

29.04.2026 19:02 Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.

Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack

29.04.2026 13:02 In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

29.04.2026 13:02 It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US

29.04.2026 00:46 The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia

28.04.2026 18:46 Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

28.04.2026 18:46 The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

28.04.2026 12:30 The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire

27.04.2026 12:01 The US announced three days ago that the ceasefire was extended by three weeks after talks.

Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon

27.04.2026 12:01 The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.

Who is making decisions in Iran?

27.04.2026 12:01 Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to have the final say, but in practice the picture is far murkier.

Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeks

27.04.2026 12:01 Envoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.

US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels

27.04.2026 12:01 Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.