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The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

A bomb explosion has killed more than 30 people and wounded 20 others in eastern Congo

Seventeen of the passengers on board were already dead

ANALYSIS: After generations of brutal rule, Syria is free – but sectarian conflict, reconstruction costs of $216bn and sanctions make the future unclear, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

Climate change is hammering Asia’s water and power systems, endangering the lives and livelihoods of millions, with countries facing billions in protection costs, according to Asia-based lenders and advocacy groups

The Associated Press’ most powerful images from Ukraine in 2025 show a nation defined by both unending violence and determined survival.

A six-episode, behind-the-scenes Disney+ docuseries about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Rian Johnson’s third “Knives Out” movie, “Wake Up Dead Man,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Tens of thousands of women in cities across Brazil have rallied against gender-based violence amid record numbers of female victims

State and federal authorities are monitoring online criticism and protests against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans