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01 August 2026
Lebanon 01-08-2026 | 17:11

A field report from Nabatieh reveals an incomplete army deployment, closed roads, ongoing Israeli positions, and a town struggling to recover amid widespread destruction and the absence of basic infrastructure.

Business Tech 01-08-2026 | 13:37

Falling oil export revenues during the Strait of Hormuz closure have deepened pressure on Iraq’s public finances, which rely heavily on oil income to fund government spending and salaries.

Middle East 01-08-2026 | 13:37

Tehran warns regional countries against cooperating with Washington, as the US president says Iran could face attacks “with very great force.”

Middle East 01-08-2026 | 13:36

Palestinian ministry says the attack destroyed vital medicine warehouses, damaged hospital facilities, and further undermined Gaza's already strained healthcare system

Middle East 01-08-2026 | 13:36

The embassy urges Americans in the region to remain vigilant, prepare for possible travel disruptions, and consider leaving if the security situation worsens.

North Africa 01-08-2026 | 12:41
Spain reports that the death toll in the Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has risen to 67
Lebanon 01-08-2026 | 10:57

Lebanon between the battlefield in the south and the test of state authority.

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 10:18

As the US-Iran confrontation reaches an unprecedented level, Washington is seeking to prevent Tehran from opening new fronts through its regional allies, while restraining Israeli intervention and keeping the conflict within limits that serve its strategic objectives.

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 09:40

Four decades after the 1979 peace agreement, Egypt’s military role has evolved from preparing for conventional warfare to managing a complex security landscape shaped by terrorism, regional instability, and strategic competition.

Middle East 01-08-2026 | 09:25

How the Jordan Armed Forces have adapted to a changing security landscape by expanding their role beyond traditional warfare while preserving readiness, national doctrine, and state resilience.

Selected News

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 10:53

GLP-1 medications are transforming obesity treatment but their possible impact on addiction and compulsive behaviours could be even more profound.

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 10:18

As the US-Iran confrontation reaches an unprecedented level, Washington is seeking to prevent Tehran from opening new fronts through its regional allies, while restraining Israeli intervention and keeping the conflict within limits that serve its strategic objectives.

North Africa 01-08-2026 | 09:22

The former head of Egypt’s Reconnaissance Department recalls his experience behind enemy lines during the 1973 war, and reflects on decades spent studying strategy, deterrence, and the prevention of conflict.

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 08:17

Simon Karam heads to Rome to lead Lebanon’s delegation as Beirut seeks to consolidate the ceasefire, while Israeli escalation threatens the path of negotiations.

Opinion 31-07-2026 | 11:35
As Lebanon faces mounting regional pressures, the Lebanese Army confronts a widening role in maintaining stability, enforcing security, and strengthening state authority in the south.
Opinion 31-07-2026 | 08:43

From Lebanon and Iraq to Yemen and Gaza, recent developments underscore Tehran’s continued reliance on its armed proxies amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and escalating tensions.

Lebanon 01-08-2026 | 17:11

A field report from Nabatieh reveals an incomplete army deployment, closed roads, ongoing Israeli positions, and a town struggling to recover amid widespread destruction and the absence of basic infrastructure.

Middle East 01-08-2026 | 13:37

Tehran warns regional countries against cooperating with Washington, as the US president says Iran could face attacks “with very great force.”

Middle East 01-08-2026 | 13:36

Palestinian ministry says the attack destroyed vital medicine warehouses, damaged hospital facilities, and further undermined Gaza's already strained healthcare system

Opinion

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 10:53

GLP-1 medications are transforming obesity treatment but their possible impact on addiction and compulsive behaviours could be even more profound.

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 10:18

As the US-Iran confrontation reaches an unprecedented level, Washington is seeking to prevent Tehran from opening new fronts through its regional allies, while restraining Israeli intervention and keeping the conflict within limits that serve its strategic objectives.

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 09:40

Four decades after the 1979 peace agreement, Egypt’s military role has evolved from preparing for conventional warfare to managing a complex security landscape shaped by terrorism, regional instability, and strategic competition.

Opinion 01-08-2026 | 08:17

Simon Karam heads to Rome to lead Lebanon’s delegation as Beirut seeks to consolidate the ceasefire, while Israeli escalation threatens the path of negotiations.

Opinion 31-07-2026 | 11:35
As Lebanon faces mounting regional pressures, the Lebanese Army confronts a widening role in maintaining stability, enforcing security, and strengthening state authority in the south.
Art 28-07-2026 | 14:28

After her viral street performance in Rome, Lebanese singer Adriana Diab is introducing the busking culture to Jounieh, sparking conversations about music, public spaces, and whether street performances can become part of everyday life in Lebanon.

Culture 27-07-2026 | 13:57

Beyond the traditional model of authority and storytelling, the region’s museums are embracing dialogue, technology, and multiple perspectives to reshape how history and culture are experienced.

Lifestyle 26-07-2026 | 09:26

Used booksellers in Syria’s capital rescue rare editions, manuscripts, and private collections that carry the stories of scholars, writers, and generations of readers.

Lifestyle 23-07-2026 | 11:41

Global stars including Jonas Brothers and Ne-Yo join Shakira for a 12-hour music extravaganza at Yas Island’s Etihad Park.

Culture 22-07-2026 | 15:27
The UN cultural agency says the ancient site has sustained damage and faces growing risks, prompting its inclusion on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Sport 30-07-2026 | 15:14
UEFA rejects Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20% stake to private investors, as Joshua Kushner emerges as a potential lead investor.
Sport 29-07-2026 | 11:14

Six of the sport’s biggest names will compete in Riyadh this October as the tournament continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s premier tennis events.

Sport 28-07-2026 | 14:30
Cristiano Ronaldo's first acting role comes in Day 1s, a new series exploring football's off-the-field world of negotiations, contracts, and agents.
Football 28-07-2026 | 12:12

Zinedine Zidane is France’s new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably its greatest ever player

Sport 25-07-2026 | 11:23

From multibillion dollar infrastructure projects to tourism revenue and long term investment, what host countries really gain once the tournament is over.