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Latest news: Middle East
Iran pushes back against Trump before nuclear talks
In the face of a major US military build-up and President Donald Trump's high-pressure rhetoric, Iran has warned against his "big lies" before talks in Geneva.
Feb 25, 2026
Israeli settlers torch and deface a West Bank mosque
Israeli settlers have allegedly attacked a West Bank mosque at a time when Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Feb 23, 2026
Iran ready for concessions if US meets demands
Iran has flagged it's prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program if sanctions are lifted and its right to enrich uranium is recognised.
Feb 22, 2026
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Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ
Iran and the US must find common ground in nuclear talks after the last round revealed their differing stance on the scope and mechanism of sanctions relief.
Feb 22, 2026
US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments
Arab countries are sharply condemning comments by the US ambassador to Israel, who said in an interview that Israel had a right to much of the Middle East.
Feb 21, 2026
Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture
At the first Board of Peace meeting, Donald Trump spoke of the Middle East rising from the ashes of war, but on the ground in Gaza, there is little hope.
Feb 20, 2026
Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do
Oscar Piastri had another fruitful day at Bahrain pre-season testing, but his world champion teammate Lando Norris suggested McLaren were still off the pace.
Feb 20, 2026
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Trump warns Iran, appears to set 10-15 day deadline
As US-Iran tensions rise Donald Trump appears to have suggested Iran must strike a "meaningful" deal within 10 to 15 days or "bad things" will happen.
Feb 19, 2026
Gunboat diplomacy as Iran-US talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program.
Feb 19, 2026
Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace
President Donald Trump is gathering members of his so-called Board of Peace, as many unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hang over the meeting.
Feb 19, 2026
Sinner winner as Aussie's poor start to 2026 continues
Alexei Popyrin has found Italy's four-time grand slam champ Jannik Sinner too hot to handle as the last Aussie in the Qatar Open singles bowed out.
Feb 18, 2026
Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal
Amid the hardships, some in Gaza are working to bring a taste of Ramadan’s festivities as Palestinians Muslims prepare to celebrate the Islamic holy month.
Feb 18, 2026
Israel's expansion plans for the West Bank condemned
Israel's controversial plan to pave the way for future settlements in the West Bank has drawn widespread condemnation from around the globe.
Feb 18, 2026
Prosecutors to charge an Israeli settler over death
Israeli prosecutors say they plan to charge a settler in the killing of a Palestinian activist during a confrontation that was caught on video.
Feb 16, 2026
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Australians released from Syrian camp turned back
Dozens of Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants in Syria have run into some snags with their departure.
Feb 16, 2026
Australia says IS fighters' families not welcome back
The Australian government says it will not repatriate 34 nationals released by Syrian Kurdish forces from a camp holding families of suspected IS militants.
Feb 16, 2026
Trump attacks Herzog in row over Netanyahu pardon
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption.
Feb 15, 2026
Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say
Israel says its forces have killed "several armed terrorists" who emerged from a tunnel into Israel's side of the so-called "yellow demarcation line" in Gaza.
Feb 15, 2026
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US preparing for weeks-long Iran operations
The pressure is on for diplomatic talks between the US and Iran this week after two sources revealed the US is preparing for a potentially weeks-long campaign.
Feb 14, 2026
'Recipe for disaster': Piastri's Melbourne F1 concerns
Australian star Oscar Piastri had a fine day of pre-season testing in Bahrain but has warned of potential dangers ahead at race starts in the new-look F1 world.
Feb 13, 2026
Trump: no agreement with Israel, Iran talks to continue
US President Donald Trump says he reached no "definitive" agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to move forward with Iran.
Feb 11, 2026
'Runs smoothly': Piastri happy with first Bahrain test
Australian Oscar Piastri is happy with his first public outing of the new McLaren at Bahrain pre-season testing, after finishing fifth fastest.
Feb 11, 2026
UN agency begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump
A United Nations program is clearing a rubbish dump in Gaza City that overtook a market during the enclave's war.
Feb 11, 2026
Israeli drone strike kills two cyclists: Gazan medics
Indonesia's army says between 5000 and 8000 troops are preparing to deploy in the Gaza Strip as medics say Israeli strikes have killed two men riding bicycles.
Feb 10, 2026
Israeli forces kill four militants in Gaza
Israel says its forces have killed four Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip after they emerged from a tunnel and opened fire on Israeli troops.
Feb 09, 2026
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