23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Qatar Mourns Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the influential former Emir of Qatar, passed away at the age of 74. His tenure, beginning with a bloodless coup in 1995, reshaped Qatar into a fo…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf as Iran Targets US Interests After Strikes

In an intense escalation of hostilities in the Gulf, Iranian missiles and drones targeted several Gulf states following a night of US air strikes on Iranian facilities. Gulf states…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran on Sunday claimed attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, calling them its response to renewed US bombings on cities along its southern coast. The widescale US …

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships traveling through the Strai…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: US Strikes Back

The geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply escalated as the United States launched significant military strikes on Iranian targets. This action was in direct re…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Following Iranian Attack in Hormuz

In a swift military response, the United States launched targeted strikes against Iranian positions following an incident where a container ship was set ablaze in the strategic Str…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets

UPDATE — Jul 13, 00:00 UTC: The new article details a series of military strikes initiated by the US against Iran, specifically aimed at undermining Iran's

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate in Strategic Strait of Hormuz

The United States has affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite escalating conflict with Iran, which has claimed closure of the critical maritime passageway. The rece…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Gulf States Under Renewed Iranian Fire: Defense Capabilities Tested

The recent escalation in hostilities between the United States, its ally Israel, and Iran has placed the Gulf states in a precarious position. With renewed Iranian drone and missil…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

He is being remembered not only as a regional statesman, but also as a steadfast ally of the Palestinian people and the only Arab leader to physically break the crippling siege on …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Khalil al-Hayya Ascends as Hamas Chief Amid Leadership Reshuffle

In a strategic shift, Khalil al-Hayya, a seasoned figure within Hamas, has ascended to leadership, succeeding Yahya Sinwar who was killed in an Israeli operation in 2024. Al-Hayya,…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

The Palestinian armed group Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, according to a statement. He replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military in Gaza …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?

Al-Hayya’s election on Monday follows the killing of the previous leader, Yahya Sinwar, by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip in 2024. Sinwar had taken over after the Israeli assas…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

Khalil al-Hayya’s election as the new head of Hamas is far more than the filling of a position left vacant by war. Decided by a single vote after nearly two years of collective lea…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six Amid Truce in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike has inflicted further sorrow on Gaza City, claiming the lives of a family of six amidst a nominal ceasefire. The al-Masri family fell victim to an Israeli bomb…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?

Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday confirmed that mediators were actively trying to prevent further escalation, although he declined to divu…

15 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal

The fragile "no war, no peace" situation since the US and Iran signed a tentative deal last month now seems to have tipped into war. This on-again off-again truce could a…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Former Emir Sheikh Hamad: Architect of Modern Qatar Passes

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, has died at the age of 74, marking the end of an era defined by transformative economic and geopolitical strides. His s…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Global Leaders Gather in Doha to Honor Late Father Emir of Qatar

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is receiving international condolences following the passing of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Mourners con…

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Pakistan’s Mediating Role Amid Renewed US-Iran Hostilities

In the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Pakistan emerges as a pivotal player in diplomatic negotiations. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif …