Middle East

More than 50% of aid movements to Gaza impeded, denied by Israel: UN

More than 50% of aid movements to Gaza impeded, denied by Israel: UN

'Food rations have been cut by half in February, largely because there are not enough supplies in Gaza,' says spokesperson

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US envoy conveys Trump’s regional vision to Iraqi premier in Baghdad talks
27.02.2026

US envoy conveys Trump’s regional vision to Iraqi premier in Baghdad talks

Tom Barrack relays US president’s perspective on regional developments and Iraq’s role in stability during meeting with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

Israeli municipality opens public shelters amid possible escalation with Iran
27.02.2026

Israeli municipality opens public shelters amid possible escalation with Iran

Move described as precautionary amid growing assessments of possible escalation with Iran, following expectations of potential US attack against Tehran, reports media

Cairo urges ‘compromises’ in resolving Tehran-Washington disputes
27.02.2026

Cairo urges ‘compromises’ in resolving Tehran-Washington disputes

Egyptian foreign minister discusses Geneva negotiations with Iranian counterpart and IAEA chief in separate phone calls

Israeli army says ‘closely’ monitoring situation in Iran amid tensions with US
27.02.2026

Israeli army says ‘closely’ monitoring situation in Iran amid tensions with US

Military remains alert but no change in civilian guidelines, says army spokesperson

Qatar, Egypt urge restraint amid Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes
27.02.2026

Qatar, Egypt urge restraint amid Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes

Doha discusses de-escalation with Islamabad and Kabul, while Cairo voices ‘deep concern’ and calls for diplomatic efforts after deadly cross-border fighting