Middle East

UAE calls for sustainable Gulf security beyond ceasefire amid regional escalation

UAE calls for sustainable Gulf security beyond ceasefire amid regional escalation

Presidential adviser urges measures to curb nuclear, missile, drone threats in Arabian Gulf

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Germany backs EU sanctions amid Israeli settler pogroms in the West Bank
23.03.2026

Germany backs EU sanctions amid Israeli settler pogroms in the West Bank

Foreign Ministry says it would 'support' EU sanctions against violent Israeli settlers but made also clear that decision would be 'made in Brussels' as one EU member state is 'blocking' such a move

Explosions heard near Erbil airport in northern Iraq
23.03.2026

Explosions heard near Erbil airport in northern Iraq

Erbil airport hosts US military base

Toxic fires sparked by Israeli strikes on Iranian oil depots raged for days, endangering public health
23.03.2026

Toxic fires sparked by Israeli strikes on Iranian oil depots raged for days, endangering public health

Satellite images show toxic fires continued burning for days after attack on March 7, raising serious concerns about health risks for millions of residents in Tehran, according to The Guardian

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Middle East crisis in phone call
23.03.2026

Russian, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Middle East crisis in phone call

Lavrov, Aragchi criticize US-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Oman says working to secure ‘safe passage arrangements’ through Hormuz
23.03.2026

Oman says working to secure ‘safe passage arrangements’ through Hormuz

Oman’s foreign minister warns conflict is driving economic fallout, says efforts underway to safeguard shipping