PROFILE - Who is Nizar Amidi, Iraq’s new president?

Longtime presidential adviser, former environment minister, built career navigating constitutional crises, political deadlock

PROFILE - Who is Nizar Amidi, Iraq’s new president?

Longtime presidential adviser, former environment minister, built career navigating constitutional crises, political deadlock

Saudi Arabia suspends in-person classes after torrential rains, floods hit Riyadh

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Palestinian children face abuses in Israeli detention: Report

Around 350 Palestinian children currently in Israeli detention, according to Save the Children11 April 2026

2 Israeli soldiers wounded in clashes in southern Lebanon

Sirens sounded in northern Israel following detection of rocket and drone launches from Lebanon11 April 2026

Palestinian Christians mark Holy Saturday in Gaza amid fragile ceasefire

People gather early Saturday, lighting candles, chanting hymns in a spiritual scene despite difficult conditions11 April 2026

Lebanon's prime minister postpones US visit, citing domestic situation

Nawaf Salam did not specify new date for his visit11 April 2026

Nizar Amidi elected Iraq's president

Amidi secures majority of votes in 2nd round, Anadolu correspondent says11 April 2026

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to provide $5B financial assistance to Pakistan amid debt repayment obligations to UAE

Riyadh, Doha assured Pakistan of financial assistance, enabling Islamabad to avert stress on its weak foreign reserves, Pakistani official sources tell Anadolu11 April 2026

Israel imposes restrictions in East Jerusalem amid Holy Saturday observances

Israeli forces set up checkpoints on roads leading to Church of Holy Sepulchre in Old City, limiting access for Holy Saturday services11 April 2026

Pakistani military force arrives at Saudi air base under defense pact

Force comprises fighter, support aircraft to boost coordination, readiness between 2 armies, says Saudi Defense Ministry11 April 2026

Iranian delegation holds meeting with Pakistan PM in Islamabad

Tehran was expected to raise alleged US ceasefire violations, 10-point proposal which forms basis for negotiations to end conflict11 April 2026

Israeli military activity in Lebanon continues despite talks scheduled for next week

Israeli warplanes breach sound barrier over Beirut and southern Lebanon amid Saturday’s rare direct talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan11 April 2026

PROFILE - Who is Nizar Amidi, Iraq’s new president?

Longtime presidential adviser, former environment minister, built career navigating constitutional crises, political deadlock

PROFILE - Who is Nizar Amidi, Iraq’s new president?

Longtime presidential adviser, former environment minister, built career navigating constitutional crises, political deadlock

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Syria's top diplomat condemns repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory

Trump announces naval blockade on Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal

Kidney patients in Gaza demand treatment abroad amid drug shortage, Israeli assault

Iran's vice president vows to defend rights from Hormuz to compensation, after talks with US

Gaza needs 450 tons of flour daily amid supply shortage, media office says

Extremist Israeli minister storms Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque again amid ongoing restrictions on worshippers