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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran and US

China, Iran and Russia have conducted joint naval drills in the Middle East

The Independent UK

BBC News presenter Anna Foster to join Radio 4 Today team

Insiders say her skill in reporting on Middle East convinced bosses she was right person to join flagship programme

The Guardian - UK

David Schwimmer calls out Hollywood ‘heroes’ for staying silent on antisemitism

‘No one’s asking you to solve the conflict of the Middle East,’ said the actor

The Independent UK

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Is Trump Borrowing Biden's 'Bear Hug' Approach to Israel?

The president is publicly taking a tough line on the Middle East—while privately supporting diplomacy.

Reason

Egypt on edge: finding a delicate balance between Gaza and Trump

US president Donald Trump famously called Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi his “favourite dictator” in 2019, but their relationship has been complex. Trump’s return to the White House for a second term has sent ripples of concern through Cairo. In January 2025, Trump proposed a resolution to the ongoing Israel-Hamas…

The Conversation

Labour minister 'in Middle East for Gaza talks' spotted at London jazz club instead

A LABOUR Minister who claimed to be in the Middle East “pushing for a peace deal” was reportedly photographed at a London jazz club instead ...

The National (Scotland)

Corbyn calls for Chilcot-style inquiry into UK’s role in Gaza war

Jeremy Corbyn has written to Sir Keir Starmer demanding an independent inquiry into the UK’s role in the conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK

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Muslims in the Middle East observe Ramadan amid political upheavals and postwar turmoil

Muslims in the Middle East are observing the holy month of Ramadan under exceptional circumstances.

The Independent UK

Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm – in shift that could shake up Turkey and Middle East

Abdullah Öcalan’s message, which follows four decades of guerrilla warfare, will have far-reaching implications

The Guardian - UK

Wizz Air eyes ultra low-cost flights from London to Dubai in major Gulf expansion

The budget carrier’s new Airbus A321XLR long-range aircraft aims to take off for popular cities in the Middle East

The Independent UK

President Trump reveals vision for Gaza in AI video complete with luxury yachts, belly dancers, and a towering golden Trump statue

The president gave a a first glimpse of "Trump Gaza" three weeks after floating the idea of expelling nearly 2 million Palestinians to pave the way for a "Riviera of the Middle East." But even his MAGA base isn't loving the hedonism and idolatry.

Fortune

Trump shares bizarre AI vision of what Gaza will look like under his rule

Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu also feature in the AI-generated video which attempts to outline the president’s plans for the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Independent UK

What to watch out for on Day 1 of Bahrain F1 pre-season testing

Follow live text coverage of the Bahrain pre-season test here

Autosport

Fossil footprints reveal what may be the oldest known handcarts – new research

If you’re a parent you’ve probably tried, at some point, to navigate the supermarket with a trolley, and at least one child in tow. But our new study suggests there was an ancient equivalent, dating to 22,000 years ago. This handcart, without wheels, was used before wheeled vehicles were invented…

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Motorsport

2025 Bahrain F1 test schedule: Who is driving and when

Taking over from Barcelona, Bahrain has become F1's go-to spot for winter testing thanks to its more benign, reliable weather and its central location in the Middle East, with cars then shipped off to the opening round of the season. In previous years teams would just stay in Bahrain for…

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Saudi Arabia Offers To Mediate Between US And Iran

Saudi Arabia offers to mediate between the US and Iran for a new nuclear deal, navigating regional dynamics and promoting stability in the Middle East.

The Guardian - AU

Rubio expected to push Trump plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza on trip to Israel

US secretary of state is making his first trip to region and is expected to advocate Trump’s plan to create ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

The Conversation

What does the Bible say about who belongs in the ‘promised land’? A biblical scholar explains

In current US politics, a “biblical” view of the Middle East informs foreign policy – perhaps more than it has for decades. This makes it very important to understand what the Bible actually says, particularly about the idea of a “promised land”.

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