Middle East

As Israel announces a sweeping evacuation of Gaza City in preparation for a major ground offensive, tensions at sea and cross-border attacks are intensifying. An international flotilla delivering aid to Gaza reports drone strikes, while Israel conducts a drone assault…

Growing Food Insecurity in the Middle East Drives Divergence from Global Trends ——————————- Global hunger declined slightly in 2024—from 8.5% to 8.2%—yet the Middle East bucked this trend, with food insecurity worsening, Arab News revealed. According to the UN’s State…

Heatwave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to the Middle East —————————— A “hellish” heatwave has brought record-breaking nighttime temperatures to the Middle East, with Jordan and Israel experiencing their hottest nights ever recorded. According to a report from The Guardian, nocturnal temperatures…

An in-depth feature from Arab News outlines how protracted conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa are inflicting long-lasting psychological, physical, and societal damage on children and young adults—threatening a generation’s future. The article underscores that millions of youth…

Middle East Halal Food Market Set to More Than Double by 2033, Reveals New Forecast ———————————————— The Middle East halal food market — already valued at US $838.18 billion in 2024 — is projected to nearly double, soaring to US…

WFP Warns Over 33 Million Facing Hunger in MENA Amid Conflict and Displacement …………………. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning on Thursday about the worsening hunger crisis across the Middle East and North Africa, revealing…

Middle East to plunge into darkness in 2027 with rare total solar eclipse ——————————— A rare total solar eclipse will darken parts of the Middle East on August 2, 2027, plunging regions of Saudi Arabia and Yemen into six minutes…

Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire, bringing a temporary halt to 12 days of escalating conflict that saw extensive airstrikes and missile attacks. The agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump, was confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

President Donald Trump’s plan to recognize the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” during his Saudi Arabia visit has ignited a firestorm in Iran, threatening to escalate tensions amid delicate nuclear talks, The Guardian reported. The move, seen as a…

The United Arab Emirates has facilitated backchannel discussions between Israel and Syria, focusing on intelligence-sharing and counterterrorism coordination, Reuters reported. The talks began after Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa’s April 13 meeting with UAE leaders in Abu Dhabi. While Sharaa publicly…