Mr Trump talks hopefully of a “bright new day”, a Middle East focused on commerce rather than conflict. The region is a rough place for optimists: this moment may not last.

The Middle East is increasingly active in philanthropy. The UAE ranked ninth place in the CAF World Giving Index 2024; and annual giving across the GCC surpassed $200 billion in 2022.

President Donald Trump heads to a two-day NATO summit in Europe laden with uncertainty over Iran’s response to U.S. air ...

The move to reduce staff at some U.S. installations in the Middle East comes at a volatile time as President Trump pushes Iran to accept a nuclear deal. Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb ...

Philippe Lazzarini, the head of Unrwa, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, has also condemned the rations, calling Israel's model for provision a "distraction from atrocities".

Middle East conflict Conflict in the Middle East has been escalating. ... June 22, 2025 • As the world reacted to news of U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, ...

In honour of the Nakba, 15 May should be designated as Palestinian Genocide Commemoration Day, with countries around the world holding memorial ceremonies to mark the systematic and still ...

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Gaw Capital plans to bolster investments in the Middle East, its top executive said, as the Hong Kong-based multi-asset investment manager looks to tap into the post-COVID boom in the region's ...

A U.S.-led world order is much more appealing to most of the world than what China might offer. In the case of the Middle East, Israel would carry out the bulk of any operation against Iran.

The Israeli shekel suffered widespread selling on Friday along with some government bonds and equity markets across the Middle East after Israel launched missile strikes against Iran.