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Today: August 18, 2026
Today: August 18, 2026

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Palestinian American returns to besieged West Bank home but Israeli settlers remain

The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers criticized Israeli forces for not clearing them from his property 10 days since it began

Palestinian American returns to besieged West Bank home but Israeli settlers remain
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli settler confronts Palestinian American at his besieged West Bank home

Palestinian American Loui Ridi raised a giant American flag over his West Bank home, hoping it might deter militant

Israeli settler confronts Palestinian American at his besieged West Bank home
MidEast|Political|US|World

Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S.

Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers

A Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week has arrived there to help family members defend the property

Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege

He watched from thousands of miles away on a

A Palestinian American's journey to his West Bank home under settler siege
MidEast|Political|World

Marathon US-Israel meeting produces optimism but no firm commitment to American plan for Gaza

A marathon meeting between U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the fate of the Gaza ceasefire unclear

Marathon US-Israel meeting produces optimism but no firm commitment to American plan for Gaza
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons

The death of a young man with hemophilia days after his arrest has sparked outrage in Syria

A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks

Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, and launch an attack if the U.S. fails to implement an interim peace deal fully in a matter

Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal within weeks
Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu's re-election hopes ride on divided party's primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party will choose its candidates to fight in October elections on Monday, with analysts saying a shift further to

Netanyahu's re-election hopes ride on divided party's primaries
Europe|MidEast|Technology|US|World

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry
MidEast|Political|World

Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians

Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in

Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
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What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country

What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country

What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, marking the deadliest attacks since a truce with Hezbollah began in June

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce
MidEast|Political|World

There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu

A dayslong standoff in the occupied West Bank points to Israel's reluctance to rein in settler violence against Palestinians

There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu
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Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'

President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on U.S. sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying the aircraft carrier's more

Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players

While talks to end the Iran war have stalled, the Trump administration appears to be reaching out to a broader swath of countries that might be able to help pressure Tehran or ease its hardline position where traditional mediators haven't succeeded so far

With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players
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US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran 'indefinitely,' vows more economic pressure

The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on

US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran 'indefinitely,' vows more economic pressure
MidEast|Political|US|World

Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says

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Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says
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Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies

For decades, the Gulf served as the center of gravity for much of Lebanon's creative talent, with swathes of designers and marketing executives flocking to

Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes

Israeli settlers have been blockading homes in the West Bank town of Qusra, leading to a tense standoff

Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes
MidEast|Political|World

Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

Tens of thousands join mass funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
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What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

Observant Muslims worldwide will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Most Gulf markets gain in early trade; Qatar falls

Most stock markets in the Gulf rose in choppy trade early on Monday, as investors waited to see if imminent U.S. tariffs would be implemented, although the Qatari bourse traded lower. U.S.

Most Gulf markets gain in early trade; Qatar falls