Middle East
A short history of games of chance in the Middle East
From ancient dice and royal game boards to modern digital platforms, the Middle East's long relationship with games of chance reveals a timeless fascination with luck, fate and uncertainty.
Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Jeffries opposes Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel, but says ‘change in direction is needed’
Israel kills Hamas terrorists in Gaza, IDF soldier sentenced after accused of spying for Iran
Revenge: The word that echoed across Tehran - opinion
These blood-red are not merely political banners. They are declarations that blood has been spilled, and that vengeance is now a sacred obligation.
Iran's Ghalibaf warns 'reality is knocking' after US, IRGC trade strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Ghalibaf issued this message as Iran's IRGC said that its aerospace forces carried out a heavy attack on US aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms in the port of Duqm, in Oman.
Iran claims Israel responsible for US strikes, Israel votes to extend state of emergency
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
Bypassing Hormuz: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could threaten Iran, experts say
Iran is worried that the rapid advance of the IMEC corridor could offer a viable alternative to trade and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while strengthening Israel's regional standing.
Russia eyes mid-July start for commercial logistics hub at Syrian port, officials say
The hub will handle a wide range of Russian goods, including wheat and grains, and target initial cargo volumes of around 250,000 tons per month, one of the officials said.
Tea Bar: How to tell it’s summer in Jerusalem - review
When the Jerusalem heat kicks in, there’s only one thing to do: find a cool drink.
Can Kurdistan follow Israel's lead to become the Middle East's next Start-Up Nation? - analysis
Kurdistan does not need to copy Israel, but it can learn from its journey from a small and politically uncertain environment to a start-up and tech superpower.
Iran's missile arsenal, not Gulf deterrence, is the Middle East's real problem - opinion
Iran has not only built a massive missile program; it has turned missiles into a standalone strategic language, using them as a deterrent, a means of pressure, and a message of influence.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Huckabee confirms Israeli intel on Trump assassination plot
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • Iran's Supreme Leader vows revenge for Khamenei • US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Hormuz
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
