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A class at the French language center in Tehran. Photo: Collected

Iran seals French language centre in Tehran, accuses it of illegal activities

Iranian authorities accused the centre of operating without a licence and activities against national security.

An Israeli tank takes position near the ceasefire line between the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Syria, on the Israeli side. Photo: Reuters

What is behind Israel's reported military shortages?

People protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tunis, Tunisia March 30, 2024. Photo: REUTERS

Hundreds protest in Tunis for release of pro-Palestinian activists

Houthi fighters reportedly take control of Perim Island near the Bab el-Mandab Strait after pro-government forces withdraw. Photo: EPA/Shutterstock

Saudi Arabia seeks two-week Yemen truce as Houthi offensive expands

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 19 September, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a press conference with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Damascus, Syria, September 13, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Turkey says it could help meet Saudi military needs under defence pact

Members of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces fire a tank during what they say to be clashes with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in a location given as near Al-Hazm, Yemen, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released September 9, 2026. Photo: Media Centre Of The Yemeni Armed Forces/Handout via REUTERS

Syria rejects Saudi request to send fighters to Yemen

Palestinians attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli air strike that hit a vehicle in Gaza City, 19 September, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say

Large plume of black smoke rises from the fuel storage depot at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 19 September, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat

Photo: Collected

Saudi civil defence sends all-clear after air raid alerts issued for capital Riyadh

Representational Image of US troops. Photo: Reuters

US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four: Washington Post

Mural painted in honour of American rapper Macklemore reads “Thank you for using your voice for Palestine.” Photo: Collected

Gaza artists create mural thanking Macklemore for support for Palestine

Members of the police block the road in Istanbul, Turkey, September 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Turkey busts Israel-linked 'scam empire' behind alleged $266m fraud