The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Iran's mountains won't bow to bombs

In some ways, the dynamics of war between the United States and Israel against Iran boil down to bombs and mountains. As long as American bombs cannot beat mountainous Iran, Tehran can hold out on terms of its choosing with time on its side. The US' awesome airpower and Iran's…

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Pete Hegseth says reports about poor conditions aboard carrier are misrepresented

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed claims regarding poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, asserting that they have been exaggerated. Since January, the aircraft carrier has been actively engaged in missions in the Middle East. Concerns have been raised by Democratic lawmakers about the impact of prolonged deployment on…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Why US stocks are rising: Nasdaq leads Wall Street higher as AI stocks rally, inflation supports Fed pause

US stock markets rallied on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq taking the lead in gains. Encouraging earnings reports from AI infrastructure companies provided a notable boost to technology stocks. Inflation data matched expectations, fostering confidence that the Federal Reserve may opt to maintain current interest rates. Meanwhile, the fluctuating situation in…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Indian startups increasingly eye Abu Dhabi for global expansion: Hub71's Basma AlDhaheri

Indian startups are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market as they seek international growth, with Abu Dhabi emerging as an attractive base for expansion across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Hub71 received more than 3,700 applications from outside the UAE in the first half of 2026, highlighting growing interest…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Global Market: Euro zone bond yields dip ahead of US CPI, heavy debt supply

Euro zone government bond prices edged higher as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and a heavy pipeline of new bond supply. Renewed tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices added to inflation concerns, while German Bund yields eased. Markets also remained focused on upcoming…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures are showing modest gains early Wednesday, as investors digest a mix of robust corporate earnings against the backdrop of an intensifying geopolitical impasse in the Middle East and an expected read on U.S. inflation.

Benzinga · Aug 12

Gold prices rise Rs 1,200/10g; silver jumps Rs 2,612/kg as traders eye US inflation data. Check key levels

Gold and silver prices opened higher on the MCX as investors awaited US inflation data for cues on the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. Rising oil prices and tensions in the Middle East also kept inflation concerns in focus.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Sensex falls over 200 points, Nifty below 24,450 as oil nears $90/barrel. What lies ahead?

On Wednesday, Indian stocks experienced a downturn as oil prices approached $90 per barrel. Analysts attribute this decline to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are hampering market momentum. Despite this, the resilience of India's growth suggests improved corporate earnings for FY27, while mid and small-cap stocks have been…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Lebanon becomes first country in Middle East to abolish death penalty

Lebanon’s parliament on Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to replace capital punishment with a sentence of life imprisonment with hard labour.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 11