Middle East
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UN food agency to halt northern Yemen operations, citing limits
The U.N.’s World Food Program will end its northern Yemen operations by March, citing access restrictions and security concerns.
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Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israeli Mossad
Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel amid a broader crackdown following protests and tensions with Israel.
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Israel recovers final hostage’s remains from Gaza
Israel has recovered the remains of the final hostage held in Gaza, potentially paving the way for reopening the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
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Syria, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire breaches
Syrian forces and Kurdish-led SDF traded accusations of ceasefire breaches days into a newly extended 15-day truce.
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Lebanon reports 2,036 Israeli violations to UN over ceasefire
Lebanon submitted a UN complaint citing over 2,000 Israeli ceasefire violations in late 2025 and requested Security Council intervention.
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Houthi Rebels Threaten Red Sea Ships as USS Carrier Nears Iran
Yemen’s Houthi rebels threatened to resume Red Sea ship attacks as U.S. forces moved closer to Iran amid ongoing protests and regional tensions.
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At least 11 killed in Gaza, including journalists, children
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 11 people Wednesday, including journalists and children, amid ongoing ceasefire efforts.
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Syrian government, Kurdish-led forces begin four-day ceasefire
Syria and the Kurdish-led SDF have agreed to a four-day ceasefire after major territorial shifts in the country’s northeast.
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UNRWA head condemns Israeli demolition of East Jerusalem site
Israel demolished UNRWA structures in East Jerusalem, drawing UN criticism for allegedly violating international law.
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Iraq assumes full control of Ain al-Asad base after US exit
U.S. forces have completed their withdrawal from Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq as part of a broader military drawdown agreement.