A Palestinian man was killed and others injured in escalating settler attacks across the West Bank, as new outposts expand tensions and raise concerns over security, legality, and the worsening humanitarian situation
Iran has prohibited its sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile, affecting key football fixtures and raising concerns about its participation in upcoming international tournaments amid heightened geopolitical tensions
Thousands of Iranian students returned to the streets this weekend, staging rare coordinated protests at universities nationwide. Demonstrators honoured victims of earlier repression while geopolitical tensions mounted between Tehran and Washington over nuclear negotiations
Fans will finally see every lap of Bahrain’s final pre-season test live, with full coverage across F1TV and Sky Sports, ending years of limited access to crucial winter preparations
Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia due to a knee sprain, prompting tactical changes as the European champions chase their first silverware of the year under mounting pressure
Deadly protests across Iran have triggered escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, after President Donald Trump warned of possible US action. Iranian officials condemned the remarks, while international concern grows over casualties and human rights
Protests driven by Iran’s collapsing currency and rising living costs intensified nationwide, leaving several dead as demonstrators clashed with security forces and voiced rare calls for sweeping political change
Verified figures show Iran carried out at least 1,500 executions in 2025, more than double the previous year. Activists warn the surge reflects growing political pressure and efforts to intimidate dissent at home
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake hit south of Musandam at dawn on Sunday, briefly felt in the UAE. Authorities confirmed no damage, reiterating that regional seismic activity can occasionally cause minor tremors
A ramming and stabbing attack across northern Israel left two people dead on Friday, police said, as the suspect was shot and wounded by a civilian. The incident comes amid rising Israeli-Palestinian violence and military escalation
Along Iraq’s Tigris River, dwindling water levels and rising pollution jeopardize daily life and ancient belief. For the Mandaeans, whose religion requires flowing river water, the river’s decline threatens rituals, community survival, and a spiritual heritage spanning millennia of history
Mohamed Salah’s fiery interview triggered fierce criticism in Britain, yet in Egypt it ignited overwhelming support. In Cairo, Salah is more than a footballer — he is identity, pride, and a living national monument
An Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate says she was beaten and hospitalised after her arrest at a memorial ceremony, with family accounts contradicting official claims and drawing swift condemnation from the Nobel Committee, filmmakers, and international human rights organisations worldwide
A Palestinian man was killed and others injured in escalating settler attacks across the West Bank, as new outposts expand tensions and raise concerns over security, legality, and the worsening humanitarian situation
Iran has prohibited its sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile, affecting key football fixtures and raising concerns about its participation in upcoming international tournaments amid heightened geopolitical tensions
The destruction of Gaza’s universities has left thousands of students without access to higher education. Many now depend on international scholarships, but strict border controls and administrative delays make leaving the territory extremely difficult and uncertain
The AFC has rescheduled its Champions League Elite playoffs and knockout rounds in Jeddah following regional tensions. Top clubs including Al-Hilal, Tractor FC, and Al-Nassr prepare for a high-stakes, centralized tournament format
