The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Iranians voted on Friday in a snap presidential election to replace Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash last month. Voting hours were extended twice to enable more voters to cast their ballots as Iranian leaders called for a high turnout amid a legitimacy crisis fuelled by an…

In Jordan’s cities, green tanker trucks supplying water are a common sight. The average Jordanian only receives one and a half days of access to piped water per week. When taps run dry, citizens and business owners pick up the phone to order a water delivery to fill their rooftop…

Iran’s presidential election on June 28 may provide Tehran an opportunity to press reset on foreign policy issues after years of increasing hawkishness. Indeed, a key campaign issue has been the extent to which the candidates may – or may not – pivot to more engagement with the West.

Hezbollah warns Cyprus amid tensions with Israel. Cyprus navigates delicate balance in the Middle East.

The Israeli military is reported to have signed off on a major offensive against Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militia, prompting fears that the situation could spiral into a full-blown war. The two sides have been exchanging fire since the conflict in Gaza began with the Hamas attack on Israel on October…

Greek-owned coal carrier MV Tutor capsized in Red Sea after Houthi attack, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

From Algeria, Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan, citizens of distant, Muslim countries wait for US asylum at a shelter in the Mexican border city of Tijuana -- more used to seeing migrants from Latin America than the Middle East.

His Majesty The King leads efforts to address humanitarian needs in the Middle East, emphasizing collaboration and support for vulnerable communities. The ...

Barry Larkin leads an initiative to introduce professional baseball to the Middle East and South Asia, with the support of key stakeholders, signaling a tr...

Leaders from seven of the world’s richest countries are meeting in Italy from Thursday for a three-day gathering that will largely focus on the wars in Europe and the Middle East as well as growing tensions between the West and China.

US wants show of strength with planned sanctions for helping Russia, but group will also discuss migration, Middle East and AI