- 4 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Charlotte Hornets sale officially approved, ending Michael Jordan’s ownership
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the NBA Board of Governors has approved Michael Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets to a
Saudi Arabia fights against obesity and sedentary lifestyles
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has repeatedly highlighted the importance of a healthy lifestyle and of being physically active. The country has also implemented
Hate Speech and Threats, Unprecedented Crackdown on Jordan’s LGBTQ Community
The LGBTQ community in Jordan is facing an unprecedented crackdown despite some progress made in recent years to safeguard their rights. The queer community is
Iran Denies Ownership of Seized Supertanker’s Oil Cargo Amid Escalating Tensions
Recent reports that the cargo of the Indonesia-seized supertanker MT Arman 114, flying the Iranian flag, belonged to Tehran were refuted by Iran’s oil ministry.
U.S. F-16 Violates Syrian Airspace, Affects Russian Aircraft With Precision Guidance Systems
A U.S.F-16 fighter jet used its targeting system on an aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Syria, says the Russian Center for Reconciliation. The
Türkiye Delivers New Rate Hike to Tackle Inflation
The Central Bank of Turkey raised interest rates on Thursday. This was the second time in as many months that the bank raised its target
Tony Blair likened NI to Middle East in church leader talks
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair compared Northern Ireland to the Middle East, where people “focus on the bad without taking into account the gains.”
Violent Protests at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad Over Planned Koran Burning
Hundreds of Muslim demonstrators stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad early Thursday morning to voice their outrage and disapproval over the upcoming burning of
No Russian Security, Shipping Grain Out of Ukrainian Black Sea Ports Now Risky
Russia has kicked billions of people in the stomach by withdrawing from the critical Black Sea grain deal which was brokered by the United Nations
Israel Recognizes Morocco’s Sovereignty over Western Sahara and Considers Opening Consulate
According to a statement issued by the Israeli prime minister’s office on Monday, Israel has made a historic milestone by formally recognising Morocco’s sovereignty over