Iraq Takes OIC Helm Amid Regional Peace Push

Iraqi Kurds sees opportunities – and risks – in the withdrawal of US troops

The region may become less of a target for groups seeking to pressure the United States. But the Kurds also have less security support now, should they need it.

From Ukraine to the Middle East: How drones and AI are rewriting the rules of modern warfare

While technology may set the boundaries of warfare, human choices ultimately determine how effective the technology is.

Yemen’s Houthis are bringing their war to Saudi Arabia – and reframing the narrative of being an Iranian proxy

A deadly bombing at Riyadh’s international airport is the latest in a tit-for-tat retaliation campaign the Houthis have ramped up for weeks.

U.S. Sanctions Target Iran-Russia Arms Network

The U.S. State Department has designated three entities — one Iranian and two Russian — for facilitating Iran's military procurement and arms transfers in violation of reimposed UN sanctions. Concurrent Treasury Department action targets ten additional entities and individuals linked to Iran's Ministry of Defense.

After Sunset: How the Middle East Reclaims Its Day

Across the Middle East, the hours after sunset function as a second day — a cultural and practical response to extreme heat that shapes commerce, family life, and public space. From souks to seaside cornices, the region's evening hours carry a rhythm unlike anywhere else.

Social media hasn’t killed personal style, it’s killed how we communicate it

Put down the coffee, walk away from the zebra crossing, think beyond chic and get more creative.

Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region

Turkey and Pakistan are poised to send troops to Saudi Arabia, but so far the Trump administration has avoided getting involved.

One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study

Four viruses and one bacteria were responsible for 12% of the world’s cancer cases in 2024. Does this mean they’re preventable?

Turkey Condemns Houthi Drone Strike on Mecca

Turkey's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned what it described as a Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca, reaffirming Ankara's support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and security. The ministry called for an immediate halt to the attacks, warning they threaten broader regional stability.

Three years after October 7, global attention on Gaza has receded. The real test will come after Israel’s election

A small but vocal global campaign has maintained pressure on Israel, but will this hold if a less extreme government is elected?

Four Nations Align on Middle East at UN Sidelines

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey met in New York on 21 September 2026, on the margins of the UN General Assembly's 81st Session, to coordinate positions on regional security. Their joint statement addressed the Yemen conflict, the Palestinian cause, and the crisis in Sudan.

Turkey Condemns Al-Aqsa Storming by Israeli Groups

Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp condemnation on 27 September 2026 after Israeli extremist groups entered Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling on the international community to take deterrent measures against what it described as violations of the site's historical and legal status.