- 3 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Egypt considers acting as a mediator in the Sudan crisis.
Sudan– Egypt has urged all parties in Sudan’s political dispute to participate in the selection of a new, consensual transitional prime minister in order to
War in Yemen: Growing Hunger and Economic Collapse
Yemen–Senior United Nations officials said that escalating military action in Yemen has displaced more than 15,000 people in the last month, killed or injured more
In a landmark ruling, a Saudi court orders the naming and shaming of a man convicted of sexual harassment
Saudi Arabia– A Saudi court has sentenced a man convicted of sexual harassment with public defamation, in addition to a prison sentence and a fine.
Two former Israeli prime ministers face off in court in Tel Aviv
Israel–In Tel Aviv, two former Israeli prime ministers squared off in court, with Benjamin Netanyahu and his family suing Ehud Olmert for slander. Mr Netanyahu,
Turkey urges Greece not to extend its territorial waters to 12 miles in the Aegean sea
Turkey– Turkey urged Greece not to increase its territorial waters from six to twelve nautical miles in the Aegean sea, an elongated embayment of the
Saudi Arabia claims there are no criminal accusations in the Dakar rally accident
Saudi Arabia– The Saudi foreign ministry said on Friday that preliminary findings of an inquiry into an accident during the Dakar motor rally last week
United Nations demands Lebanese Authorities a probe into attack against peacekeepers
Lebanon– Unknown assailants attacked the ‘blue helmets’ on Tuesday night. Vehicles belonging to the United Nations were damaged, and official materials were taken. “The peacekeepers
Israel: Coronavirus infections have spiked to a new record high since the outbreak of the pandemic
Israel–For the first time in nearly two years, Israel opened its doors to tourists. However, it slammed shut after only a month. Now, the omicron
Lebanon’s Prime Minister will call a cabinet meeting within days for the first time since October
Lebanon–For the first time in over three months, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati indicated on Wednesday that he will assemble the Cabinet in the coming
Egypt expresses an interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games
Egypt– Egypt has set its sights on hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi informed Sky News Arabia that