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After crushing protests, Iran's supreme leader now tries to avert a US attack

After crushing protests, Iran's supreme leader now tries to avert a US attack

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has crushed recent protests with the bloodiest crackdown in his nearly four decades of power

Palestinian women describe 'journey of horror’ crossing back into Gaza

Palestinian women describe 'journey of horror’ crossing back into Gaza

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa CAIRO/GAZA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Palestinian women among the few people let back into Gaza after Israel's delayed reopening of the Rafah crossing under last year's ceasefire have described being blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated by Israeli forces as they

Palestinians wait at border between Gaza and Egypt as uncertainty clouds reopening of Rafah crossing

Palestinians wait at border between Gaza and Egypt as uncertainty clouds reopening of Rafah crossing

Palestinians have gathered at Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt, hoping to pass through after it reopened Monday

Medical evacuees from Gaza enter Egypt as the Rafah crossing reopens

Medical evacuees from Gaza enter Egypt as the Rafah crossing reopens

Medical evacuees from Gaza have entered Egypt as the Rafah crossing reopens, but few Palestinians will be allowed to cross in either direction daily

Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening of Gaza-Egypt border crossing

Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening of Gaza-Egypt border crossing

A group of Palestinian patients treated in Egypt have arrived on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing, hoping to return to Gaza with their families

Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while US shoots down drone

Iran’s president seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while US shoots down drone

Iran's president has instructed the foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States

Palestinians allowed in to Gaza and patients are evacuated to Egypt as the Rafah crossing reopens

Palestinians allowed in to Gaza and patients are evacuated to Egypt as the Rafah crossing reopens

A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza and a few medical evacuees exited to Egypt Monday after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays

Erdogan Strengthens Ties with Saudi Arabia and Egypt Amid Regional Tensions

Erdogan Strengthens Ties with Saudi Arabia and Egypt Amid Regional Tensions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has embarked on a diplomatic tour, visiting Saudi Arabia and Egypt to bolster relations amid regional tensions. During his visit, Erdogan and the leaders of Egypt and Saudi Arabia announced a series of cooperation agreements. The discussions come as prospects for normalization with Israel diminish and relations with Egypt remain strained. The meetings included talks on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with both Saudi Arabia and Turkey expressing concern over Israeli actions and the blockade of aid. Additionally, the countries addressed security cooperation and regional conflicts, including the situation in Yemen and the recognition of Somaliland by Israel. The visits highlight Turkey's efforts to improve regional ties, particularly with Egypt, which have been historically challenging due to past political tensions.

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Pesha Magid CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 18 people, including four children, in Gaza on Wednesday, and Israel halted the passage of patients through the Rafah border crossing, Palestinian officials said.

US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid heightened tensions, diplomat says

US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid heightened tensions, diplomat says

By Humeyra Pamuk and Idrees Ali DUBAI, Feb 4 - Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Oman on Friday, a regional diplomat said, with a possible confrontation looming as U.S. President Donald Trump builds up forces in the Middle East.

Rafah Crossing Reopens Amidst Delays and Uncertainty for Palestinians

Rafah Crossing Reopens Amidst Delays and Uncertainty for Palestinians

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, allowing Palestinians to cross after being closed for an extended period due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The reopening, however, has been marred by delays and uncertainty, with only a limited number of people allowed to cross. On the first day, only about a dozen returnees and a small group of medical evacuees were able to pass through. The crossing is crucial for Palestinians seeking medical treatment unavailable in Gaza. Despite the reopening, the import of humanitarian aid through Rafah remains prohibited, and the number of crossings is far below the needs of the population.

Egypt Conducts Air Strikes on Sudan's RSF from Secret Base Amid Regional Tensions

Egypt Conducts Air Strikes on Sudan's RSF from Secret Base Amid Regional Tensions

Egypt is reportedly using a secretive airbase to conduct drone strikes on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. This development marks a significant escalation in Egypt's involvement in the Sudanese conflict, which has seen the RSF capture strategic towns and cities, including North Darfur's el-Fasher. The strikes have been ongoing for at least six months, according to satellite images and flight records. Egypt's increased military involvement follows the RSF's capture of el-Fasher, which Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi described as a 'red line.' The RSF is supported by the United Arab Emirates, while Egypt and Turkey have agreed to bolster military support for the Sudanese Armed Forces.