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Middle East

An Iranian drone and an Iranian missile system are displayed in Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, 30 July, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say

A spokesperson for the US military's European Command declined to comment, saying: "It is inappropriate to discuss ​matters of ​intelligence, and ⁠we will not discuss specific force...

Dubai state-owned flydubai will operate 14 weekly services between the UAE’s and Israel’s financial capitals from Nov 26 Photo: Reuters

Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before joining airline, two Israeli officials say

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Yemen leader announces major military operations against Iran-backed Houthis

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Ishaq Dar attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss stability in the region following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt 21 June, 2026. Photo:REUTERS

Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis

Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan. Photo: Reuters

Oil jumps 4% on reports China halts fuel exports, US troops head to Middle East

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Govt to buy fertiliser from Russia via Oman, UAE amid Middle East supply risks

A screengrab taken from Flightradar24 shows a flydubai flight to Israel which was diverted to Saudi Arabia 30 September, 2026.

Israeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted 'terror attack'

File Photo: Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they pray at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on 12 July 2022. Photo: Reuters

Saudi Arabia's new unified Hajj system: What changes for pilgrims?

A shopkeeper works at his shop in a local market in Tehran, Iran, September 26, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iranians stagger under soaring costs of seven months of war

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands next to his wife Sara as they cast their ballots on the day of Israel's general election in a polling station in Jerusalem 1 November, 2022.

Using old election playbook, Netanyahu projects image as Israel's protector despite Hamas attack

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Seven people killed in strike on market in Yemen, Houthi-run health ministry says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on August 7, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

Trucks drive near oil storage tanks at oil refining facilities at the Daesan petrochemical complex, close to Daesan port in Seosan, South Korea, 8 May, 2026. REUTERS

South Korea plans to cut its reliance on Middle East crude oil imports to 50% by 2035