Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood

Drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port, Egypt saysThe drone reportedly hit a US-owned regasification vessel and a Greek-owned tanker at Damietta port on Wednesday.3 hrs agoWorld

In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade

Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing familiesExperts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.1 hr agoMiddle East

Explosions hit southern Iran as US launches strikes over attack on Jordan

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag onThe two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.18 hrs agoWorld

Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea

Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fightingUS Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.2 hrs agoWorld

More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in FebruaryThe latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".2 days agoWorld

Tunisia’s body politic is in crisis

As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.14 hrs agoBBC InDepth

India’s youth have broken Modi’s spell

Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links warsIran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".1 hr agoEurope

Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu

BBC speaks to Palestinians targeted by Israeli settlersIsraeli settlers set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say.21 hrs agoMiddle East

China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols

US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador saysNeither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last three nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.3 hrs agoWorld