Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October.
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
US says it has agreed with Iran to 'stand down' after trading strikes, reports say
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Strikes have killed at least one person, state media say a day after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.
Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match
Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.
UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder
Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.
Here's how Rubio's Mideast trip could affect the Iran deal
The BBC’s Dan Bush is traveling with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he seeks to reassure Gulf allies over the Iran deal aimed at ending the war.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say
Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.
Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Traffic in the waterway has risen since the US and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war, including 42 ships on Saturday alone.
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died after several days in hospital, an environmental group said.