The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Berkeley warns of Iran war weighing on housing market amid mortgage rates hikes

The emerging situation in the Middle East was ‘weighing heavily on risk sentiment’, Berkeley said.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

French soldier killed in Iraq as pro-Iran group vows to hit France's interests

A French soldier has been killed and several wounded in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed, describing the attack as "unacceptable". It is France's first military death in the Middle East war, in which at least 2,000 people have been killed since the United States…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13

Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris as part of EU tour to bolster war effort

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday as part of a European tour to drum up vital support from allies in the war effort against Russia, amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13

Thailand sends 40,000 stranded tourists home

More than 40,000 tourists stranded here by flight disruptions in the Middle East have safely returned home.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13

Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge

Despite escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, HSBC reaffirms strong confidence in GCC economies, signalling global banks are not retreating. The region's diversified economies, fiscal strength and strategic location continue to attract capital, even as markets grapple with conflict-driven volatility and energy price surges. Financial hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi…

The Times of India · Mar 12

Safe From Tensions Near Home, Tommy Fleetwood Starts Well at Players Championship

The Englishman resides full-time in the United Arab Emirates and said his family got out this week in the wake of Middle East tensions.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12

'No question of if and when': Pakistan says it will help Saudi Arabia even 'before' it needs

Senior officials in Pakistan on Wednesday said that Islamabad will come to the aid of Saudi Arabia even "before it is needed" amid the Middle East crisis due to the conflict between the joint forces of US-Israel and Iran.

The Times of India · Mar 12

Why is it called the ‘Middle East’: The 1902 story most people don’t know

Everyone calls it ‘Middle East’, whether it's in a book or on television. But no one noticed why this term ‘East or West’ middle. There is a history behind this that is important to know when this particular phrase gets spoken at a very high level. This term was occupied…

The Times of India · Mar 12

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Iran's 'Surprise' Drone Attack Intel on California Triggers Tighter Security at 2026 Oscars

The 2026 Oscars are set to proceed with increased security measures following an FBI warning about a potential Iranian drone strike on California.

International Business Times UK · Mar 12