The Eastern Military Region intercepted a drug-smuggling attempt at dawn on Thursday. Smugglers used balloons equipped with primitive guidance devices to transport narcotics. The attempt took place along the region’s front and within its area of responsibility. Border Guard forces detected the suspicious airborne objects early. The operation was carried out in coordination with security [...]
Iraq defeated the UAE 2–1 in a dramatic Asian playoff second leg on Tuesday, securing a place in the intercontinental playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match took place at Basra’s Palm Trunk Stadium with thousands of supporters present. After a scoreless first half, the UAE scored first in the 52nd minute. Iraq [...]
An Israeli strike on the Ain al-Helweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people and wounded others, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The attack hit a car near the Khalid bin al-Walid mosque, and reports later said the mosque and a nearby centre were also struck. Israel said it targeted a Hamas [...]
Israel’s economy has stayed strong during the war, but it still faces serious economic problems. Tourism remains very weak because visitors are scared to travel during the ongoing conflict, and this hurts many small businesses. Israel also depends heavily on exports to the U.S. and Europe, so any slowdown abroad could reduce demand for Israeli [...]
Private clinics in Iran have been asking nurses—mostly women—to agree not to marry or have children as a condition for being hired. Iran’s Nursing Organization chief, Ahmad Nejatian, said this is illegal and unethical. He explained that because most nurses are women of childbearing age, they have the right to marry and become mothers. [...]
During his visit to Hanoi on Wednesday, His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to discuss strengthening ties between Jordan and Vietnam. The leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in economics, investment, defense, tourism, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, agriculture, and halal food production. King Abdullah commended Vietnam’s support for peace [...]
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s coalition won the most votes in Iraq’s latest parliamentary election, securing 1.317 million votes, according to the Independent High Electoral Commission. Sudani, who is seeking a second term, positioned himself as a reformist capable of leading Iraq toward stability and progress. Despite this, many young voters remain disillusioned, viewing [...]
Iranian sports coach and taekwondo athlete Hanieh Shariati Roudposhti was detained in Tehran after performing acrobatic moves in public without wearing a headscarf, according to the Norway-based Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. Security forces reportedly arrested her on Sunday night and took her to an undisclosed location. Her social media accounts were seized and later [...]
Türkiye has long been a popular place for tourists, famous for its sun, sea, and beaches. But recently, fewer people are visiting. One reason is that wildfires have burned large parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts for several years in a row. These areas are very important for holiday resorts, and fires make tourists [...]
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa at the White House next week. This is the first meeting between the leaders since al‑Sharaa became Syria’s president last year. He took over after Bashar al‑Assad was removed from power. Al‑Sharaa’s government has been working to rebuild Syria and improve its relationships with other [...]
