The ramped-up U.S. attacks against the Yemen-based Houthis are possible in part due to an extensive military footprint in the ...

But backing Israel is expensive and Mr Trump hates spending lavishly to defend America’s allies. On top of $18bn in military ...

(credit: CHAIM GOLDBEG/FLASH90) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a revised Middle East map at the September 2024 UN General Assembly, underscoring the Kurds’ critical role in the region.

It’s festive, fun, and full of nostalgia, bringing communities together just like Halloween—but with a Middle Eastern flair. In Egypt, children once roamed neighborhoods during Ramadan nights, singing ...

Amir Daftari is a Newsweek reporter based in London, specializing in global affairs with a focus on the Middle East. He joined Newsweek in 2024 from the United Nations and has previously worked at ...

It crossed the mainland coast on Saturday March 8 around 9pm AEST. It is moving westward, where it is expected to weaken inland. At its centre, system is carrying sustained winds of 75 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Palestinians have produced a video in response to a controversial clip posted by US President Donald Trump depicting his proposal to transform Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East”.

Social media users were left completely baffled when a 'black hole' was discovered on Google Maps. We have to admit ... dark hole in the middle of the ocean. After months of speculation over ...

and this is my second trip to the Middle East this month alone. In early February, I attended the 16th Sharjah Biennial, the longest-running contemporary art biennial in the Gulf. With its ...