Middle East
Middle East - Covers major developments across the region, including politics, diplomacy, security, economic policy, energy, governance, and social change. Coverage examines regional cooperation, international relations, public policy, trade, environmental challenges, and cross-border developments affecting countries throughout the Middle East. Readers can follow important stories from across the region while gaining context on the issues shaping regional stability, economic development, and global affairs. Tags: Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Regional Security, Energy Security, Economic Development, International Trade, Governance, Human Rights, Public Policy, Climate Change, Regional Cooperation, Strategic Partnerships, Conflict
US Strikes Continue as Explosions Reported Near American Base in Northern Iraq Conflict expands across the region
IRBIL, Iraq - Explosions were reported near a military base hosting U.S. forces in northern Iraq on Friday,...
Gulf Oil Producers Accelerate Pipeline Projects to Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Major oil-producing countries in the Persian Gulf are accelerating pipeline projects aimed at...
Trump Threatens Strike on Deep Underground Iranian Nuclear Site at Pickaxe Mountain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action Tuesday against an underground Iranian nuclear...
Houthi Threat to Block Saudi Shipping Raises Risk of Wider Regional Conflict and Trade Disruption
CAIRO, Egypt - Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a blockade targeting Saudi-linked shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait,...
Trump Pledges Stronger U.S. Support for Lebanon, Announces Return of Direct U.S. Flights
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump pledged increased U.S. support for Lebanon on Tuesday as he hosted Lebanese President...
US launches fresh airstrikes against Iran as regional tensions intensify
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States launched another wave of airstrikes against Iran early Monday, while...
US, Iran Exchange New Strikes as Fighting Around Strait of Hormuz Intensifies
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States and Iran exchanged another wave of military strikes across the...
Iranian Strike on Kuwait Desalination Plant Highlights Gulf’s Growing Water Security Risks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian strike damaged a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait...
Strategic Hormuz Islands Return to Focus as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Three disputed islands at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz have again...
Israel, Lebanon Advance Pilot Withdrawal Plan After U.S.-Mediated Rome Talks
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Lebanon and Israel moved closer Wednesday to implementing a key stage of their withdrawal agreement...
