Archives for September, 2026

West Bank's violent settlers part of a new generation fuelled by ideology

Agence France-Presse

One third of world population exposed to harmful air pollution: monitor

Agence France-Presse

Joy mixed with fear as US forces quit Iraq leaving potential security vacuum

Reuters

US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank

Reuters

Antisemitism at UK universities is increasing, security charity says

Reuters

Trump says he does not know if Iran is going to 'give up yet'

Reuters

Morocco's king appoints first woman prime minister following election

Reuters

UAE vice president visits Saudi Arabia in first visit since rift

Reuters

Culture

Who is Fatima El Mansouri, Morocco’s first woman prime minister?

Her appointment marks the first time a woman has served as Morocco’s head of government and the second time a woman has held the position in the Arab world.

Morocco

Who are the Emiratis behind crisis-hit Manchester City?

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

As Iran’s grip on Hormuz weakens, what leverage does Tehran have left?

Six months into the war, Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is weakening. The world is slowly learning to live with it, oil flows are recovering, alternative routes are expanding and Tehran's own economy is bearing the cost of keeping the waterway under pressure.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

US imposes sanctions on 13 tied to Iran weapons procurement

Reuters

After indirect talks, new US sanctions target Iran's weapons supply

The latest sanctions come after the two sides held another round of indirect talks over a possible deal to end the war.

Iran

Analysis

Russia’s double game in Yemen: Backing Saudi Arabia while courting Houthis

Despite public ties to Riyadh, Moscow allegedly aided Houthi Red Sea strikes via Iran to pressure the West beyond Ukraine.

By Anton Mardasov

Saudi stocks hit wartime low as Aramco slides, Gulf oil exports rebound

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All-Share Index fell 1.17% on Tuesday, dragged down by oil giant Aramco, as investors digested signs that Gulf oil exports are recovering.

Saudi Arabia

Culture

Rape of teenage girl shocks Tunisia: What to know

Violence against children and women remains a problem in Tunisia, despite a 2017 law aimed at helping the situation.

Tunisia