Middle East News

Iran is facing protests over economic hardship and anger at leadership. Demonstrations have spread to over 220 locations nationwide. US Republicans say regime's grip is weakening while ex-Crown Prince Pahlavi calls it historic opportunity for change.

Pakistan’s renewed closeness with the U.S. under Trump is reshaping regional geopolitics, impacting ties with China, West Asia, Iran and Türkiye, while boosting Islamabad’s strategic and economic leverage.

Former Israeli hostage Romi Gonen has said she was sexually assaulted by four Hamas militants during 15 months in captivity in Gaza. Speaking to Israeli television, she described repeated abuse, threats, and intimidation. Hamas denied the claims.

Iran reels from the collapse of its regional allies and a bruising war with Israel and America, sparking fierce internal debate over nationalism, nuclear ambitions, and the country’s uncertain future as its leadership faces mounting pressure.

Year 2025 saw several unexplained strange events. These include UFO sightings, a mysterious object that appeared to survive a missile strike, claims of hidden structures under Egypt's pyramids, an unusual interstellar object and strange radio signals

Saudi airstrike in Yemen prompts UAE troop withdrawal, exposing sharp Gulf tensions over security, oil, and influence.

A fresh power struggle has erupted inside Yemen’s long war as UAE-backed southern separatists clash with Saudi-backed government forces. Southern Transitional Council has seized key areas in Hadramawt, prompting Saudi airstrikes and troop build-ups.

Three Turkish police officers were killed during a counter-terror raid against Islamic State militants in Yalova. Six IS members were also killed after opening fire on police during early morning operations. 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of “total war” against the US, Israel and Europe, citing unprecedented pressures.

Two people were killed in a Palestinian ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel that police described as 'rolling terror attack'. A man was run over in Beit Shean and a woman was stabbed near Ein Harod. The suspect was shot by a civilian.