Middle East

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.

Trump says US needs to make meaningful deal with Iran, cites good talks

Iranian women walk past an anti-Israeli billboard in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US imposes visa restrictions on Iran officials, telecoms leaders as nuclear talks continue

US Vice-President JD Vance said there were red lines set by President Donald Trump that Iranians are not willing to acknowledge and work through.

Vatican says it will not participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace'

A general view of St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, October 19, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Over 20 countries will attend Trump’s Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19: White House

Mr Trump signed documents at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 23, to establish the Board of Peace.

Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show

Dubai port giant DP World's former chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, seen in this undated image with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Israeli FM Saar to attend Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, officials say

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a press conference at Czech Foreign Ministry headquarters in Prague, Czech Republic, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/David W Cerny

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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.