Middle East

What are the main US military bases in the Middle East?

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to U.S. troops, in front of a banner reading, \"Peace Through Strength\", during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Singapore embassies in Middle East monitoring situation in region closely amid US-Israel attacks in Iran

The Israeli military said it detected missiles launched from Iran on Feb 28 as sirens sounded across several parts of the country, after Israel earlier launched strikes on its arch-foe.

Two Malaysia Airlines flights turned back to avoid Middle East airspace amid Israel-Iran tensions

The airlines said the turn back was done after a mid-advisory flight on heightened airspace risk.

Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran, be vigilant across Middle East

People walk near a mural featuring images of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on a street in Tehran, Iran, February 26, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Russia’s closer ties with the Gulf deliver an Arabic-speaking tourism boom

Fatma Albalushi, a tourist from Oman, rides in a sled pulled by huskies at Husky Land Park in the Moscow region, Russia February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov

Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon

A view shows buildings in Khiam village, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, on Feb 19.

Former Iraq coach Jesus Casas to helm Lion City Sailors

Spaniard Jesus Casas is the Lion City Sailors' fourth and newest permanent coach.

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

Norway moves some of its 60 soldiers in Middle East due to security situation

An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 20, 2026

Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - leaving Aylsham Police Station in the British county of Norfolk on Feb 19, after a day of questioning by London detectives.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.