Türkiye Condemns Kohat Mosque Attack in Pakistan

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.

Eight Nations Unite Over Gaza at UN General Assembly

The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE issued a joint statement on 22 September 2026, calling for full implementation of a Gaza ceasefire plan and demanding an end to what they described as illegal Israeli settlement activity. The ministers also commended US President Donald J. Trump's leadership and urged sustained American engagement to hold all parties to their commitments.

UN Security Council Condemns Houthi Escalation

The UN Security Council has issued a sweeping condemnation of Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping, while warning that ongoing military escalation in Yemen risks widening the conflict and worsening a severe humanitarian situation. At least 125,000 people have been displaced across Yemen since the start of September, according to UN humanitarian figures.

UN Chief Calls for Stronger Protection of Humanitarian Workers on Anniversary of 2003 Baghdad Bombing

UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the twenty-third anniversary of the bombing of the UN's Baghdad headquarters by honouring the 22 colleagues killed in the attack and urging renewed commitment to protecting humanitarian workers worldwide. Speaking on World Humanitarian Day, Guterres warned that rules designed to safeguard civilians and aid personnel are being violated with alarming frequency and impunity.

Jordan at a Crossroads: Politics, Economy, and Regional Role

Jordan occupies a pivotal position in the Middle East, balancing domestic reform pressures with a complex web of regional alliances and economic challenges. This overview examines the key forces shaping the Hashemite Kingdom's present and near-term future.

Slow-Baked Jachnun: Yemenite Sabbath Pastry

Long before the sun rises over Jerusalem's stone alleys or Tel Aviv's bustling shuk, ovens across Israel are already humming with a secret that has traveled thousands of miles and hundreds of years. Inside them, coiled rolls of golden dough sit patiently in low, steady heat, transforming overnight into something extraordinary: deeply caramelized, faintly sweet, impossibly tender jachnun. This is the taste of Yemenite Jewish heritage, carried by immigrants who settled in Israel and brought with them a Sabbath ritual as much about patience as it is about flavor.

Houthi advance boosts Iran’s leverage over the US and Saudi Arabia – but may cost rebel group its legitimacy back in Yemen

Seizure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait complicates a widening conflict in the Persian Gulf. It also risks reigniting Yemen’s civil war.

Rubio and Al-Zaidi Chart Course for US-Iraq Ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to discuss the future of the bilateral partnership. The two officials aligned on the need for Iraq to dismantle terrorist militias, halt attacks originating from its territory, and assert full sovereignty.

Jordan: A Kingdom at the Crossroads

Jordan is a small but strategically vital Hashemite Kingdom in the heart of the Middle East, bordered by Israel, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Its history, geopolitical role, and ongoing challenges make it one of the region's most consequential states.

World Off Track on Nearly Every Food System Goal, Latest Assessment Reveals

The 2026 Food Systems Countdown analysis finds that progress toward 2030 food system goals is too slow and insufficient, though the report suggests 2050 targets could still be achievable if actions are accelerated and sustained.

Life in Qatar: Tradition, Wealth, and Rapid Change

Qatar presents one of the most distinctive lifestyles in the Gulf region, shaped by Islamic tradition, vast hydrocarbon wealth, and decades of accelerated modernisation. The country balances deeply rooted cultural practices with an increasingly cosmopolitan urban environment.

Minnesota to Host Immersive Space Port in Giant Dome

Inspiration Space Port, a proposed year-round family destination in Minnesota, will place a full-scale Space Shuttle mock-up inside a 300-foot-wide, 175-foot-tall LED-wrapped dome. The project aims to bring immersive space exploration experiences, hands-on STEM programming, and a traveling outreach initiative to communities across the state.