53 killed in Syria attack blamed on IS At least 53 people have been killed in an ambush in central Syria blamed on the Islamic State group, state media reports, the deadliest attack … World • 17 Feb
Iraeli army claims air strike on Hamas complex in Gaza Israel's security cabinet announced that it would legalise nine settlements in the occupied West Bank following a series of attacks in east Jerusalem, including one … World • 13 Feb
US Secretary of State Blinken begins Middle East visit US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Egypt at the start of a Middle East trip on which he will look to notch down … World • 29 Jan
Iran carries out second execution over protests Iran has executed a man in public this morning who had been convicted of killing two members of security forces, the second execution linked to … World • 12 Dec 22
Iranians protest to mark 'Bloody Friday' Iranians are protesting in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan today to mark a 30 September crackdown by security forces known as 'Bloody Friday'. World • 11 Nov 22
Amnesty in bid for compensation fund for Qatar workers Amnesty International is calling for a €446m compensation fund for workers to be set up after the 2022 World Cup is held in Qatar. World • 23 Oct 22
Protests continue in Iran as death toll rises to 50 Protests flared in Iran for an eighth straight night over the death of a young woman arrested by morality police, verified social media posts showed, … World • 23 Sep 22
Iran protests spread as death toll rises Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards have called on the Islamic Republic's judiciary to prosecute "those who spread false news and rumours" about a young woman whose … Iran • 22 Sep 22
Human rights groups urge West to act over Israeli raids Raids by Israel's security forces on Palestinian civil society groups have triggered a clamour from global human rights activists for an international response to protect … World • 28 Aug 22
Eight injured in gun attack on Jerusalem bus Israeli police said they had arrested a suspect in a shooting attack on a bus in Jerusalem's Old City that wounded eight people, two critically … World • 14 Aug 22
Three Palestinians killed, 69 shot in Israeli raid Three people were killed and dozens wounded this morning, the Palestinian health ministry said, as Israeli forces raided the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. World • 09 Aug 22
Israel striking Gaza militants after start of ceasefire Israel's army has said it was striking a "wide range" of Palestinian militant targets in Gaza after a ceasefire came into force, responding to rocket … World • 08 Aug 22
Coveney calls for 'restraint' amid Israel-Gaza clashes Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he is "deeply concerned" about the escalation of violence in and around Gaza in the past 24 … World • 06 Aug 22
Girl, 5, among 15 dead as Israel kills militant in Gaza A senior militant from Islamic Jihad was among more than 15 people killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, prompting the militant group … World • 05 Aug 22
Breakthroughs elude Biden on fraught Middle East tour US President Joe Biden sought to use his first Middle East tour in office to reassert Washington's influence but emerged without a single diplomatic breakthrough, … World • 17 Jul 22
US President Joe Biden celebrates Irish roots in Israel US President Joe Biden celebrated his Irish roots on the second day of a visit to the Middle East. World • 14 Jul 22
Biden arrives in Israel on Middle East visit US President Joe Biden has arrived in Israel as part of a trip that will see Israeli leaders urge tougher action against Iran, before a … World • 13 Jul 22
Coveney decries 'police brutality' at Jerusalem funeral The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has condemned "disgraceful scenes of police brutality" at the funeral of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in … World • 14 May 22
UN 'deeply concerned' as unrest continues in Jerusalem Israeli police clashed with Palestinian protesters today in the latest violence at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, as the United Nations voiced deep concern at … World • 22 Apr 22
Over 20 hurt in clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem More than 20 Israelis and Palestinians were wounded today in several incidents in and around Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, two days after major violence … World • 17 Apr 22
US 'deeply concerned' over Jerusalem clashes The United States has said it was "deeply concerned" after more than 150 people were wounded in clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police in … World • 16 Apr 22
Oil rebounds as geopolitical tensions fuel supply fears Oil prices bounced back today, recovering some of the previous day's losses, as growing tension in Eastern Europe and the Middle East fuelled concerns over … Business • 25 Jan 22
Boohoo in deal to grow Debenhams brand in Middle East British online fashion retailer Boohoo has formed a partnership with Alshaya Group to build on the presence of its Debenhams brand in the Middle East … Business • 14 Jul 21
Fire at Dubai port after loud explosion A fire has broken out on a container ship in Dubai's main port, following an explosion that was heard across the city. World • 07 Jul 21
Ireland, US and Norway press for stay on Syria aid Ireland, the United States and Norway called on the UN Security Council to extend an agreement to keep open a border crossing through which humanitarian … World • 06 Jul 21
