Masrour Barzani and Tom Barrack: Kurdistan's strength and unity, and resolving Erbil-Baghdad disputes under the constitution, are a priority Erbil, Iraq · 2026-11-09 22:18
Iraq's Kurdistan Region has its own regional government in Erbil and has long been in dispute with the federal government in Baghdad over budgets, oil revenues and the limits of regional powers under Iraq's constitution.
Coalition: air defences intercept and destroy ballistic missile Houthis fired toward southern Saudi Arabia Southern Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia · 8 minutes ago · Interception · Developing · 2 sources
Iraqi Football Association reveals to Al Arabiya.net the truth about negotiations with Hossam Hassan Iraq · 8 minutes ago · Other · Confirmed · 4 sources
"Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon That is non-negotiable!": Trump after talks with Qatari PM Tehran, Iran · 11 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Developing · 3 sources
16 killed, 13 injured in massive explosion at steel plant in Turkey Anadolu, Türkiye · 11 minutes ago · Disaster · Developing · 3 sources
Anchorperson Rabia Ahsan allegedly shot dead by husband in Rawalpindi Rawalpindi, Pakistan · 11 minutes ago · Security · Confirmed · 22 sources
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu Tel Aviv, Israel · 11 minutes ago · Politics · Confirmed · 61 sources
Democrats consider using government funding to pressure Trump to end the Iran war Iran · 13 minutes ago · Politics · Claim · 1 source
Trump announces end of military operations against Iran and says there is momentum for a comprehensive agreement Iran · 19 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source
French parliamentary committee approves bill to ban imports of Israeli settlement products Palestine · 20 minutes ago · Politics · Developing · 2 sources
Israeli forces storm Abu Shukhaydem village north of Ramallah Kobar, Palestine · 21 minutes ago · Clash · Developing · 3 sources
Samsung brings art and technology together at Contemporary Istanbul, bringing works by South Korean multidisciplinary artist Vakki to art lovers Istanbul, Türkiye · 21 minutes ago · Other · Claim · 1 source
Yemeni parliament speaker condemns Pakistan's role in Saudi aggression, warns of consequences Sanaa, Yemen · 21 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source
Two restaurants from Dubai are on the list of the world's best 100 restaurants for 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 21 minutes ago · Other · Claim · 1 source
Lebanese farmers were able to begin the olive harvest days later due to Israel's restrictions Lebanon · 21 minutes ago · Other · Claim · 1 source
Trump says he does not see the need for a new military operation in Iran now, saying they are ready Iran · 21 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Developing · 2 sources
Trump says Qatar, Saudi prefer peace in Iran conflict Tehran, Iran · 21 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Developing · 2 sources
"Threat to Constitution": Republican Rep. Massie files articles of impeachment against Hegseth over Iran war actions Tehran, Iran · 21 minutes ago · Politics · Developing · 2 sources
UN report rings alarm bells over Gaza: 'man-made catastrophe' Gaza Strip, Palestine · 21 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Developing · 3 sources
Qalibaf: As long as Washington does not abandon the 'Israel first' mindset, the United States and its allies are rushing quickly toward a dark phase Iran · 21 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Developing · 2 sources
Leader ordered Iran's officials to end state of 'neither war nor peace': Pezeshkian Tehran, Iran · 21 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 7 sources
Pakistan checkpost attack kills police officer, three policemen abducted Peshawar, Pakistan · 21 minutes ago · Security · Confirmed · 6 sources
Israeli forces raid a home during an incursion into al-Mureij street in Nablus Nablus, Palestine · 24 minutes ago · Security · Claim · 1 source
Authorities: six killed in explosion at steel factory in Izmir, western Turkey Izmir, Türkiye · 24 minutes ago · Disaster · Confirmed · 52 sources
Israeli shelling targets the town of al-Mansouri and Wadi Zabqin in south Lebanon Al-Mansouri, Lebanon · 26 minutes ago · Strike · Confirmed · 17 sources
Oil falls as Trump signals restraint on Iran Tehran, Iran · 30 minutes ago · Energy · Confirmed · 22 sources
Iraqi border crossings announce reopening of Al-Shaib crossing and temporary closure of Mandali Mandali, Iraq · 31 minutes ago · Politics · Developing · 4 sources
Rubio and Macron discuss the end of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon and the choice of UN secretary-general Lebanon · 32 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Developing · 3 sources
Trump: the war against Iran has effectively ended from a military standpoint Tehran, Iran · 34 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 8 sources
Danger passes from Khamis Mushait and Abha Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia · 34 minutes ago · Security · Claim · 1 source
Local sources: sound of several explosions heard in Khamis Mushait and Abha Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia · 35 minutes ago · Security · Claim · 1 source
Students of Ajloun National University present their winning project at the water sustainability hackathon before the Russian delegation Ajloun, Jordan · 36 minutes ago · Other · Claim · 1 source
Cultural counsellor in Morocco discusses expanding university cooperation and facilitating conditions for Yemeni students Yemen · 36 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source
Safadi: Jordan stands with Syria with all its capabilities in reconstruction and in protecting its security, stability and sovereignty Jordan · 36 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source
Logistics opportunity Jordan offers at the Jordanian-European investment conference Aqaba, Jordan · 36 minutes ago · Economy · Claim · 1 source
Dialogue session in Aqaba to maximize economic returns from tourism and develop sector competitiveness Aqaba, Jordan · 36 minutes ago · Economy · Claim · 1 source
Turkey hosts world climate summit, but some critics accuse it of 'greenwashing' Türkiye · 36 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source
Germany calls for more talks with Iran during G7 Paris meeting Tehran, Iran · 36 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Claim · 1 source
Yemen's Houthis warn foreign firms in Saudi Arabia of potential strikes amid escalating conflict-Xinhua Sanaa, Yemen · 36 minutes ago · Security · Claim · 1 source
Saraya agency: Jordanian-Saudi agreement to organise Hajj season and set Jordanian pilgrims' quota Saudi Arabia · 36 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Developing · 2 sources
'Positive momentum' towards ending war with Iran, Trump says Tehran, Iran · 36 minutes ago · Diplomacy · Confirmed · 12 sources