- 5 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Lebanon Wants to Stop Hezbollah-Israel Escalation with UN Resolution
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Beirut of Gaza-like consequences, Lebanon has upped efforts to reign in Hezbollah. Lebanon wants to help end the
Iran Urges Neighbors and Russia Stop Refuted Claims on Gulf Islands
Iran has rapped a statement by the 6th Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum about the three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf that Tehran holds dear. The
Iraq Provincial Elections Draws Flak from Kurds, Shiite Alliance Leads
Iraq held its first provincial election in a decade but drew criticism for the use of Sainte-Lague voting method, single-constituency per province system. This resulted
Azerbaijan and Armenia Conflict Given Religion Angle
With peace slowly and steadily trickling into the South Caucasus region, Azerbaijan is wary about Armenia using religion for politics and igniting conflict. Archbishop Bagrat
Turkey, Hungary to Enhance Relations With 16 Agreements
Marking the 100th anniversary of the Turkey-Hungary Friendship Agreement of 1923, the two countries are set to sign 16 agreements in various fields. Turkish President
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Passes Away at 86, Crown Prince Successor
Kuwait is set to observe a 40-day official mourning period after the passing away of His Highness the emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber
Shipping Companies To Reroute Vessels To Avoid Red Sea Attacks
The attacks in the Red Sea region have global implications. Recently, there has been a surge in attacks by the Houthi rebels, an Iranian-backed group
Algeria Not Satisfied with President Tebboune, No Real Opposition
With elections around the corner, Algerians hope a new dawn will come through the 2024 elections for Algeria, a country where politics has long been
Historic for Iran Women, Female Football Fans Allowed in Stadiums
It’s a small but historic victory for women in Iran as a long campaign has fructified – female football fans can now watch men’s games
Lebanon Urges World to Address Syrian Crisis, Displacement
Caught in the middle, with conflict in Syria and Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, Lebanon says it will not remain idle. Alarmed about the