- 18 September, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Syria Weapons Depot Blast Kills 4 People: Why Civil War Ammunition is Still Deadly in Idlib?
Syria Weapons Depot Blast, An explosion at a weapons depot near the Sarmada village in the Syrian Idlib Province has claimed at least 14 lives
‘Arriving Too Late for Care’: Global Funding Cuts Leave Millions Without Medical Lifelines in Sudan
Sudan healthcare crisis, Doctors Without Borders, widely known by its French acronym MSF, has issued an urgent warning that Sudan’s healthcare system is buckling under
Iran Attacks 10 Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Following US Downing of Five Tankers: How Will This Impact Global Oil Markets?
Iran has launched attacks on 10 ships in proximity to the Strait of Hormuz and fired missiles at US troops in Jordan following a six-month-old
Egypt Launches New Industrial Investment Fund: What Does It Mean for Exports?
The government’s bold initiative to change the dynamics of its economic future has been officially announced with the formation of the Egypt industrial investment fund.
Somalia NTP 2025–2029: How the New Digital System Will Track Government Projects
The Federal Government of Somalia has introduced its first consolidated monitoring system dedicated for the management of national development, marking its move towards modernisation. This
Intensification of Yemen Fighting: Why More Than 60 Persons Have Been Killed in New Clashes
More than 60 individuals, including civilians, were reported dead in new fighting between the government forces of Yemen backed by Saudi Arabia and the Houthi
Sudan’s Chemical-Weapons Allegations Raise a New Red Sea and Energy-Security Risk
Sudan’s war could be turning into a truer threat. The New York Times and The Washington Post published investigations on 5 September 2026 that alleged
Saudi Arabia and Sudan’s War: How Riyadh’s Red Sea Interests Shape the Conflict
Sudanese forces are fighting Sudan’s war, but its consequences extend far beyond the battlefield. Sitting across the Red Sea from Saudi Arabia, Sudan is where
Jordan Introduces New Air-Travel Rules for Passengers With Disabilities: What Changes?
The Hashemite Kingdom is experiencing a huge change in its travel accessibility, particularly by air. The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) has released new regulations
Egypt Launches Cairo Dialogue Initiative: What the New Platform Is Designed to Do
In a multi-dimensional world which faces complex challenges, international cooperation is more crucial than ever. Egypt has taken a leading role by officially opening the