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Latest news: Middle East
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation says if all sanctions are lifted, Iran could dilute its most highly enriched uranium.
Feb 09, 2026
Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests
Iran has arrested several prominent reformist figures about a month after mass protests swept the country.
Feb 09, 2026
Israel to take more West Bank powers
Israel's cabinet is moving to make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers.
Feb 08, 2026
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Cam Smith: golf world set to be all shook up by Elvis
Cameron Smith had a spell when he was the best golfer in the world -- and thinks his young Queensland protege Elvis Smylie can now follow suit.
Feb 08, 2026
Reed's Middle East double as Aussie grabs top-10 finish
Patrick Reed has won his second tournament in three weeks while David Micheluzzi continued Australia's big golfing weekend in the Middle East.
Feb 08, 2026
Aussie seeks special Qatar day to oust rock-solid Reed
Patrick Reed again looks the man to beat at the Qatar Masters but Australian David Micheluzzi is on his case among the chasers.
Feb 07, 2026
'Dream come true': Elvis rocks LIV with debut triumph
Rising Australian Elvis Smylie has made a dramatic mark on LIV Golf, winning his debut on the Saudi-backed tour in Riyadh under lights with a stellar display.
Feb 07, 2026
Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing
Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.
Feb 07, 2026
Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked
Despite "positive" discussions at nuclear talks, Tehran has warned it is prepared to attack US bases in the region if it is once again targeted by US strikes.
Feb 07, 2026
Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.
Feb 07, 2026
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