Ali al-Zaid’s trip to Tehran comes just after his high-profile talks with Donald Trump, putting Iraq’s effort to balance Washington and Tehran back in focus.
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US and Saudi Arabian forces said they struck 'Iran-aligned terrorists' in Iraq in retaliation for recent attacks, coming after a short pause in the broader Iran war hostilities.
A US soldier has been killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian downed

September 30, 2026: Iraq has formally announced the conclusion of the US-led international coalition’s military mission in the country, marking a significant transition in Iraq’s post-ISIS security arrangements as coalit
United States and Saudi Arabia carry out coordinated strikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq and Iran, as regional conflict escalates and oil shipping routes face mounting dangers.

Saudi Arabia temporarily halted operations on its East-West oil pipeline after reported drone strikes against parts of the route, adding a new layer of concern to regional energy security at a time when shipping routes…
Iran's leader vows to expel the US from the region, while Iraqi Airways resumes flights amid ongoing tensions with Washington and stalled negotiations

Pakistan's passport has slipped another position in the closely watched Henley Passport Index, dropping to 101st out of 199 travel documents ranked in the July 2026 update, and remaining the fourth weakest passport in…

A seminar in Karachi organized by the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs produced a blunt assessment of the US-Iran war's real lessons: that overwhelming military capability, on its own, has failed to deliver…
The United States carried out a two-hour wave of strikes against Iranian military targets after an attack on an American base in Jordan.

Oil prices rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump warned that countries trading with Iran could face additional economic sanctions, adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to already tense global energy markets…
Kylian Mbappe secured a historic second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot in 2026, reaching a total of 22 career goals, while Spain dominated the tournament awards following their triumph in New Jersey
Houthi forces launched missile attacks against Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as American military strikes on Iranian infrastructure entered their twelfth consecutive night of intense regional hostilities

From the rise of global superstars to the cultural impact of international fans, the 2026 World Cup left a complex legacy of record-breaking performances and controversial officiating decisions across the host nations

Senegal have turned to Patrick Vieira to lead the national team, appointing the former France midfielder as head coach in a move the country’s football federation described as a strategic step for the future. The…

The Makkah Defence Pact gives Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye a new collective-security framework, but its real test will be implementation.