- 26 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Iran: Riot police deployed in Isfahan to repress protests against water shortage
Iran– Riot police were deployed today in Isfahan, central Iran, after violent demonstrations against water deficits. According to witnesses and state media, there have also
World cup: Why Qatar is spying FIFA?
Qatar– Fifa also becomes the object of a real war between spies. According to an investigation by the Associated Press, Qatar has recruited a former
Covid, Israel does not rule out the vaccine fourth dose
Israel–It is not “unreasonable” that “a fourth vaccine” may be needed. Israeli health minister Nitzan Horowitz explained in several interviews that he does not rule
Chaotic Libyan election: Gaddafi’s son disqualified from contesting in polls
Libya–Controversies and anticipated turmoil around December scheduled elections in Libya doesn’t seem to end. The latest addition to chaos is disqualification of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
Zerocalcare scandal in Turkey: Controversy on Kurdish flag in “Tear along the edges”
Turkey–For six days on the small screen, Zerocalcare, with its series “Tear along the edges,” makes a big noise in Turkey. After the controversy over
WFP: Hunger threatens millions of families in Yemen
Yemen–The humanitarian situation in Yemen is precipitating. The alarm comes from the World Food Program (WFP), which has detected the presence of as many as
Libya: Interim Prime Minister emerges as new presidential candidate
Libya–A new name has been added to the hefty list of presidential candidates for Libya’s elections. Libya’s interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah has decided
Lebanon To Sack Senior Information Minister Over Bad Blood With Arab Countries
Lebanon– Cabinet session is on the anvil for Lebanon that is reeling under severe poverty and no subsidy for medicines as of now. Prices have
Turkey, Israeli couple accused of espionage released
Turkey–The Turkish regime released two Israeli spouses, Mordechai and Natalie Oknin, arrested eight days ago for photographing President Erdogan’s palace in Istanbul and later suspected
Subsidy Free Medicines In Lebanon Makes Medication Unaffordable
Lebanon–Nothing is getting to be easier for Lebanon as it is now medicine prices that have hit the roof this week, after subsidies were lifted.