Keywords: Middle East


War in the Middle East forces cancellation of Formula 1 Grands Prix in the Gulf

The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of two major Formula 1 events scheduled to take place in the Gulf region in April. Motorsport authorities confirmed that the races planned in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not be held due to security concerns linked to the ongoing......

Palestinian officials report man killed in settler attack in the West Bank

Local Palestinian authorities reported that a man was killed following a shooting during an alleged attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, highlighting renewed tensions in the region. According to Palestinian health officials, the victim, identified as 28-year-old Amir Moatasem Odeh,......

Iran warns it could target U.S.-linked companies if its energy infrastructure is attacked

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iranian officials warn of potential retaliation if the country’s energy infrastructure becomes a target of military strikes. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Tehran would respond firmly to any attack on its energy facilities.......

Israel says it killed Iranian-linked commander in Lebanon strike

The Israel Defense Forces said it killed a senior commander linked to Iran during an airstrike in Lebanon on Wednesday. According to the Israeli military, the strike targeted Hicham Abdel Karim Yassine, described as a key figure within the communications unit of Hezbollah and......

UAE consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan targeted again by drone attack

The United Arab Emirates said Saturday that its consulate in the autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq was targeted by a drone strike, marking the second such incident this week. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates strongly......

US refueling aircraft crashes in western Iraq during military operations

A U.S. military aerial refueling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq during ongoing operations in the region, according to a statement from United States Central Command. The aircraft involved was identified as a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, a key platform used by the United States Air Force to refuel......

Turkish foreign minister discusses regional developments with Qatari and Azerbaijani counterparts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate phone conversations on Friday with senior diplomats from Qatar and Azerbaijan to discuss evolving developments in the region and growing security concerns. According to diplomatic sources in Türkiye, Fidan spoke with Qatar’s Prime Minister......

Türkiye enters a new era with proactive approach, president says

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the country is moving into a new phase of governance and foreign policy that requires faster decisions, stronger preparedness and a more proactive approach to regional challenges. Speaking during an iftar gathering in Istanbul, the Turkish president emphasized that protecting......

Euro falls to 2026 low as Middle East oil crisis pressures Europe

The euro weakened for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, sliding to its lowest level of 2026 as the U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran continued to disrupt global energy markets and weigh on Europe’s energy dependent economy. The European Central Bank’s reference rate......