The British Royal Air Force carried out the first wartime airdrops during World War I in Iraq. Since then, airdrops have become more sophisticated and have been used in many conflicts.

After the 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel, Biden now recognises the need to contain Iran and prevent it from causing more unrest in the region

The joy normally associated with this holy Muslim month has disappeared from people's faces. Al Majalla speaks to displaced Palestinians who barely have enough food to feed their families.

The set-piece vote to nominate candidates set up a re-match between Trump and Biden, as expected. But it also featured a potentially vital new factor that could define a tight contest.

The EU naval mission will help provide security for shipping in the Red Sea but will not partake in air strikes on Houthis in Yemen, who vow to stop attacks when Israel ends its war on Gaza

Gantz received red carpet treatment in the US and UK as Netanyahu's popularity both inside and outside of Israel is at an all-time low

The US will not withdraw from all its bases around the Middle East, but the future of its military forces in Iraq and Syria is less certain