- 28 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Why Libya’s Fuel Shortages Are So Difficult to Fix Despite Its Huge Oil Reserves
Picture having the biggest oil reserves in Africa, and lining up for days to fill up your car gas tank. Many millions of people throughout
Iraq Drone Strike: Two Drones Attack Locations Near Erbil, Causing Fire amid Investigation
Iraq Drone Strike, Two drones were reported to have attacked targets near the city of Soran in Iraq’s Erbil Province on Thursday, August 27, causing
Syria’s Al-Sharaa Appoints Mazloum Abdi as Presidential Adviser: What It Means
Syria President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a historic decree in a groundbreaking ruling that will impact the country’s future. In late August 2026, Mazloum Abdi
Syria Begins New Era of Reconstruction After US Sanctions End
Syria has entered a new era of economic reconstruction after the country was removed from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism by the US
Ramping Up Egypt’s Diplomacy with Sudan and Libya: The Goals of Cairo as Crises Escalate in the Region
Egypt has stepped up its diplomatic activity over Sudan and Libya in an attempt to prevent the fragmentation of two neighbouring countries and keep them
Libya’s New Election Agreement: What Changes for the 2026 Political Process?
Following years of really deeply set political deadlock, plus that ongoing institutional split, Libya seems to be having this renewed push toward a democratic transition,
Moroccan Spanish Visa Delays: What Travelers Need to Know About the Appointment Backlog
For many citizens who are planning to travel to Europe, getting a Spain Schengen visa has somehow turned into this really tiring hurdle. A serious
US-Iran War: Trump Is Doubling Down on His Hormuz Ownership Claim, But International Law Doesn’t Back His Bold Assertion
President Donald Trump has spent the past two weeks insisting that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil and gas shipping
What if Iraq-Iran Factions Fail to Disarm Until September 30?
The Iraqi government warns that Iran-supported militias will face terrorism accusations and even capital punishment in case they fail to surrender weapons in state exclusive
How Regional Powers Are Shaping Sudan’s War — and Why It Matters Beyond Sudan
The war in Sudan is often framed as a battle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan War Regional