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The top AP photos from the Middle East in 2025: Conflict, courage, and moments of wonder

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on Marwan Barghouti: Palestinians need a political future as well as aid and reconstruction

Editorial: Pushing for the release of the jailed leader could prove central to the peace that Donald Trump claims to seek in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Europe's new linkage is a dangerous fantasy

The future of European stability lies not in the Middle East, but in Europe’s own willingness to confront the challenges it has allowed to grow unchecked for far too long, MK Ohad Tal writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

Euronews

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Can America Return to Neoconservatism Without the Same Results?

Shadi Hamid’s The Case for American Power implies that true interventionism hasn’t been tried.

Reason

The 'Eclipse of the Century' Is Coming: How Europe, North Africa and the Middle East Will Go Dark for 6 Minutes in 2027

A rare total solar eclipse in August 2027 will plunge parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East into darkness for up to six minutes — the longest eclipse of the century. Here's where to see it, what to expect and how to stay safe.

International Business Times UK

Photos highlight Pope Leo XIV’s first overseas pilgrimage

With his foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV will become the first American pope on the road. The journey fulfills a visit Pope Francis had hoped to make before his health declined, and it gives Leo a prominent platform to speak about peace in the Middle East.…

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Ankara on first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV has used his first foreign trip to plead for dialogue in the face of global conflict, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Euronews

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From Science Project to Solvent: WeRide’s 761% Revenue Surge

WeRide stock rallied significantly as the company reported a massive surge in robotaxi revenue and successfully expanded its operations in the Middle East.

MarketBeat

Abraham accords: Israel’s latest push to improve Arab relations could stall over Palestinian statehood

Mohammed bin Salman wants to bring Saudi Arabia into the Abraham accords, the network of agreements to normalise relations between Israel with other countries in the Middle East and, increasingly, beyond. Donald Trump would have enjoyed hearing this when the Saudi crown prince visited the White House on November 18.

The Conversation

Looking to navigate the Middle East’s internet restrictions? This VPN is what you need

Proton VPN is the perfect tool for navigating strict internet restrictions, and signing up to its premium plans has never been more convenient.

TechRadar

Massad Boulos's Expanding Footprint: From the Middle East to Africa — Results in Under 12 Months

When Massad Boulos entered the Trump administration as the President's Senior Adviser for Arab and African Affairs, he assumed responsibility for two of the world's most politically complex regions.

International Business Times

Latin America to Outpace Most Emerging Regions in Earnings Growth, Goldman Sachs Projects

The region is projected to post earnings-per-share growth of 8.4% annually ahead of Southeast Asia, China, emerging Europe and the Middle East and North Africa

Latin Times

Trump Says 'We'll Be Selling' F-35 Jets To Saudi Arabia, Ahead Of Crown Prince's White House Visit

President Donald Trump announced plans to sell Lockheed Martin‘s (NYSE:LMT) F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, potentially reshaping the military dynamics in the Middle East.

Benzinga

U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia advanced F-35 fighter jets, Trump says

Israel is the only country in the Middle East with access to the F-35.

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'Telling stories differently’: Tunisian cinema shines at Franco-Arab Film Festival

Tunisia took centre stage at this year's Franco-Arab Film Festival in the Parisian suburb of Noisy-le-Sec, which showcases narrative film and documentaries from North Africa and the Middle East.

The Independent UK

The Dune of Dreams: Upstart league Baseball United hosts inaugural game in Dubai with its own rules

Baseball United has launched its inaugural season in Dubai, aiming to bring baseball to the Middle East

Reason

Jeffrey Epstein's Secret Role in Washington's Middle East Diplomacy

Epstein was supposedly advising Arab countries on how to deal with America, had an audience scheduled with a Qatari prince, and close to Trump’s future ambassador to Turkey.

International Business Times

Dynamic Fenestration: How Canadian Precision Is Shaping Global Architecture

Built on a heritage of craftsmanship and technical rigor, Dynamic is now positioning itself as a global partner for architects pursuing complex, high-value projects across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

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The Conversation

Why the Middle East is being left behind by global climate finance plans

The Middle East region, home to both oil-rich economies and fragile, conflict-affected states, remains among the most underfunded in the global climate landscape.

TechRadar

Samsung phones under threat from this dangerous new spyware cyberattack - here's how to stay safe

LandFall was deployed against targets using Samsung devices in the Middle East.

Euronews

Van carrying migrants crashes after police chase in Bulgaria, killing at least six people

Bulgaria, a Balkan country of 6.5 million, is located on what was once a major route for migrants from the Middle East and Afghanistan to Europe, passing through Iran and Turkey.

The Conversation

Palestine 36 tells a forgotten story of revolt – and how the legacy of colonialism endures in Palestine

The great Palestinian revolt, which began in 1936 and lasted three years, was a pivotal event in the modern history of both the Middle East and the British empire.

The Conversation

After 2 years of devastating war, will Arab countries now turn their backs on Israel?

The Middle East has long been riddled by instability. This makes getting a sense of the broader, long-term trends in the aftermath of the Gaza war particularly challenging.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Palantir Technologies Stock Today?

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) shares traded lower on Tuesday even as the company posted strong quarterly results and announced a new strategic expansion in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

As Trump’s Gaza plan unravels, what’s next for the Middle East? Join live Q&A with Bel Trew

ASK ME ANYTHING: With tensions rising once more and Trump rushing to uphold his fragile deal, join chief international correspondent Bel Trew for a Q&A on what – if anything – is achievable for the Middle East under the current framework

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