- 27 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Information Ministry Closes News Publication Over Ill Paid Working Conditions In Lebanon
Lebanon– In the strangest debacle, Lebanese information ministry has reportedly joined a public sector strike that has been ongoing since June. Most government employees have
Saudi Arabia, US Agree To Strengthen Cooperation In Tech And 5G Networks
Saudi Arabia-Saudi Arabia and the United States agreed to strengthen cooperation in tech, including the fields of 5G networks, cybersecurity, and space exploration. This comes
Saudi sovereign fund to own 2nd most shares of Aston Martin
Saudi arabia– Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund will be Aston Martin’s second-largest shareholder, with a 17% stake in financing to repay debt and strengthen its
Saudi Arabia Opens Doors To International Flights On Biden Insistence
Saudi arabia–As Heathrow cuts of flight traffic to manage limited staff and surging numbers, the Kingdom is opening its door to international flights without distinction.
Hezbollah Willing To Wage War With Israel Over Fuel Needs In Lebanon
Lebanon– There are threats from Hezbollah to attack Israel, if Lebanon doesn’t get what it needs- oil. Strategically timed at the historic anniversary of the
Why Did Bashar Al Assad Recently Visit Aleppo With Family?
Syria– Syria’s President Bashar Al Assad visit to Aleppo city comes as a shock. After almost a decade, he visited the bomb devastated city along with
Israel’s Defence And Justice Ministers Agree To Merge Parties For Elections
Israel–Israel’s defence and justice ministers have agreed to merge their political parties ahead of the country’s fifth elections in four years in November after the
Iraq’s Central Bank Has No Future Plan To Change The Exchange Rate
Iraq–The Central Bank of Iraq has no plan to change the exchange rates of the dinar currency. The deputy governor of the Iraqi central bank
UN Aid Ends Tomorrow For Syria After Russian Veto Again
Syria–Russia has now made it clear that it will not support United Nations’ long-running aid operation for Syria. It will not allow the aid transfers
Tunisian New Constitution Has Minor Changes; Law Experts Speak Otherwise
Tunisia– ‘Changes are minor’, but come with great resistance as communicated by the official spokesperson for Tunisian PM Kais Saied. The previous constitution does not