19 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israel opens up bids for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project

Israel has opened up tenders for the construction of some 1,200 settlement homes in a strategically important part of the occupied West Bank, as the government seeks to end any cha…

19 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Reproves Israeli Airstrikes on Syrian Airbase

The United States has condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on a military airbase in Syria, labeling the actions as an "unnecessary escalation." The strikes targeted the Abu Duhur ai…

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrikes Signal Strategic Intent in Syria

The recent airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwest Syria has been attributed to Israel, further intensifying regional tensions. Analysts construe this military action as…

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Cafe Results in Civilian Casualties

An Israeli airstrike has targeted a cafe in the west of Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of six Palestinians, including a child. The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the …

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Gaza's Strategic Working Groups: Mandate and Challenges

In efforts to advance President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, two specialized working groups have been established following diplomatic discussions led by U.S. envoy Jared Kushne…

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Air Strikes Target Strategic Airbase in Syria's Idlib

UPDATE — Aug 18, 13:00 UTC: The new article confirms U.S. attribution of the strikes on Abu al-Duhur airbase in Idlib, Syria, to Israeli forces and includes U.S

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

West Bank Tensions Escalate Amid Settler Siege in Qusra

UPDATE — Aug 18, 10:50 UTC: The new article provides additional information about the blockade in Qusra, specifically that Israeli settlers have imposed measure

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israel’s siege on Gaza is creating a breast cancer crisis

She glances at the physician’s door as the corridor fills up with more patients and their companions, waiting patiently for her name to be called out. Her experience with breast ca…

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Strait of Hormuz Incident Highlights Rising Maritime Tensions

An unidentified projectile has hit a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the engine room and resulting in a crew casualty. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operati…

18 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Kushner: Rebuilding Gaza Hinges on Hamas Disarmament

The Trump administration, through envoy Jared Kushner, has articulated a firm stance that Gaza's reconstruction will be contingent upon the disarmament of Hamas. During discussions…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Military Escalation Heightens Civilian Risk in Lebanon

The escalation of Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon has intensified the plight of civilians, according to reports by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL…

17 Aug 2026 · Americas

US Discontent Grows as Trump's Approval Plummets Amid Iran Conflict

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the approval rating of President Donald Trump has reached a historically low point, marking significant domestic discontent. With only …

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Netanyahu's Likud Primaries Pave the Path for Israeli Elections

The Likud Party in Israel, under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is conducting primaries to select candidates for the forthcoming general elections. These prim…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza

Supporters on Sunday gathered at Hannover Quay in Bristol, a city represented by the Greens and known for its progressive spirit, to send off “Kate”, a vessel with Freedom Flotilla…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart

UPDATE — Aug 17, 14:45 UTC: The new article highlights Iran's readiness for potential US ground operations as the Memorandum of Understanding expires, sign

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

UN Aid Reaches Isolated Qusra amid Settler Tensions

UPDATE — Aug 17, 14:45 UTC: The new article discusses the escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, reporting an increase in attacks on

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israel’s religious right is changing the state from within

In Israel, ultra-Orthodox and religious-nationalist forces are wielding growing political influence over questions that reach far beyond their traditional constituencies: gender se…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Kushner to Push Stalled Gaza Plan with Netanyahu Amid Tensions

UPDATE — Aug 17, 13:45 UTC: The new article reports that Jared Kushner has engaged in direct talks with Hamas leadership, a significant diplomatic development n

17 Aug 2026 · Asia-Pacific

Rising Energy Costs Threaten Education in Cambodia's Floating Villages

The daily rhythm of life on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake, characterized by the unique necessity of boat-based transport for students, is under severe pressure. With escalating fuel pr…

17 Aug 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Asserts Strategic Triumph Over US-Israel Allegiance

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has declared a significant victory over the United States and Israel, framing it as both a military and political triumph. T…