Middle East


Gaza-bound flotilla grows to 40 vessels after joining Sicilian group

A screenshot from a drone video shows people lighting flares at the port of Ermoupolis during the departure of two sailing boats, Electra and Oxygen, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza and break Israel's naval blockade, on Syros island, Greece, September 14, 2025.

Pezeshkian says Iran can overcome any return of sanctions

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a joint press conference with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, May 26, 2025.

Saudi Arabia to support Yemeni government with around $368 million, source says

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 6, 2023.