Middle East News

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a pre-trial pardon in corruption cases, fueling a political storm ahead of 2026 elections, with critics calling it a bold bid for survival amid deep national divisions.

Amid Gaza’s ruins, 54 couples celebrate a mass wedding in Khan Yunis — a rare moment of joy and defiance as communities rebuild hope after years of war and humanitarian struggle.

Inside a secret Riyadh studio, Saudi women embrace belly dancing as fitness and empowerment — defying stigma and secrecy in a conservative society still torn between tradition and modernity.

Jaishankar reaffirmed India's deep trust-based ties with Israel during talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Delhi. Expressing support for Gaza Peace Plan, he highlighted cooperation in defence, innovation, agriculture and cyber sectors

Pakistani journalist Asma Shirazi claims a heated dispute erupted after Field Marshal Asim Munir demanded $10,000 per soldier from Israel for Gaza deployment, while Israel offered just $100 — exposing Pakistan’s hypocrisy over the Palestine cause.

Vijay Kumar Mahato, a 27-year-old worker from Jharkhand’s Giridih district, was killed in Saudi Arabia on October 15 after being hit by a stray bullet during police firing at an extortion gang.

Israel ordered intense strikes on Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the US-brokered ceasefire by returning partial remains of a hostage already recovered years ago. Hamas denied the claims, warning Israeli escalation could reignite the war.

Former CIA officer has revealed the US decided against targeting Pakistan's nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan after Saudi Arabia intervened. Kiriakou said CIA had full details of Khan’s movements but was told to 'stand down' due to Saudi pressure.

After two years of war, Gaza sits under 61.5 million tonnes of debris, with about 193,000 buildings, nearly 78%, damaged or destroyed, UN/AFP analysis shows. UNEP warns of asbestos and industrial contamination in millions of tonnes of rubble. 

Freed in a Gaza hostage swap, 154 Palestinian ex-prisoners have been exiled to Egypt instead of returning home. Confined in a hotel under surveillance, the men—many jailed for life in Israel—now face an uncertain future.