‘This time’: The World Cup commercials capturing Egypt’s soaring hopes
The advertisements play on Egypt's poor World Cup record — and the belief that 2026 is different. So far, they…
Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon
Hezbollah says Israel has "no option" but to “unconditionally” withdraw from southern Lebanon and other occupied areas.
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
Why did these World Cup ads strike a nerve in Egypt?
Why has the UN paused plans to evacuate sailors from the Strait of Hormuz?
A cargo vessel had been struck by a projectile near Oman, as Iran says all ships must pass with its…
Morocco jails 29, including politicians and sports figures, in drug trial
Casablanca court delivers landmark verdict in 'Escobar of the Sahara' case: up to 12 years for top figures.
Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement: What we know
Tehran rejects US-GCC pressure over missiles, the Strait of Hormuz and regional armed groups.
Iraq’s new PM launches anticorruption campaign, but is it enough?
Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.
Aid groups urge swift action to avert ‘atrocities’ in Sudan’s el-Obeid
The city is at risk of an 'imminent ground offensive' by the RSF paramilitary and its allies, 38 NGOs warn.
Hezbollah demands Israel leave Lebanon ‘unconditionally’ as US talks extend
As Lebanon-Israel strive for agreement, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem accepts 'no normalisation' and 'no gains for Israel'
Egypt vs Iran at World Cup 2026 – Salah, prediction, lineups, how to watch
Mohamed Salah's Egypt and Mehdi Taremi's Iran are both in the hunt for the FIFA World Cup knockouts in Group…