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When it comes to wars − from the Middle East to Ukraine − what we call them matters

Is the conflict in Eastern Europe a “special military operation in Ukraine” or a “Russian invasion”? And when it comes to events in the Middle East, are we talking about the “Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the “War on Gaza” or the “Israel-Hamas war”?

The Conversation

Palestine recognition: the principle the EU has been stuck on for decades

Europe’s ability to help bring peace to the Middle East has long come under question, with Spain’s PM this week saying it had failed on Gaza

The Guardian - UK

DC mayor says she ‘greatly appreciates’ Trump’s surge of federal officers but adds there is ‘break in trust’ with residents – as it happened

Muriel Bowser says she and the president did not talk about his possible plan to extend federal takeover, which would need congressional approval

The Guardian - US

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US and Israel push to end UN peacekeeping mandate in south Lebanon risks regional chaos

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) is seen by many as an essential peacekeeping buffer between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. But Israeli pressure, US doubts over Unifil’s cost-effectiveness and the fragile state of Lebanon’s politics means there is a risk that instead of being renewed on August 31…

The Conversation

Flashbang grenade injures Polish soldier in Belarus border migrant clash

Poland has faced a migration crisis at its Belarus border since 2021, with Warsaw accusing Minsk of using thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East in a hybrid warfare operation, luring them with false promises of EU access.

Euronews

Foreign nationals among 5 killed in New York state tour bus crash

Passengers from China, India, Philippines, the Middle East and US were on board the bus when it crashed at full speed.

Al Jazeera

UN Declares Famine In Gaza, First Ever In Middle East

The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face "catastrophic" hunger.

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UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in the Middle East

The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face "catastrophic" hunger.

Radio France Internationale

Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV has asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine

The Independent UK

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai hotel review

HOTELS: The Middle East is known for its super-luxe hotels, as Aidy Smith discovers as he checks in to the regions very best

The Independent UK

From oil to cod – ISRF event explores what yesterday’s empires reveal about today’s wars

Modern warfare is high-tech, violent and often incomprehensible. It is also widespread with one in eight people globally exposed to conflict last year.

The Conversation

The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing back

The future of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies with implications for security in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Moses Itauma does not believe he 'deserves' title fight against Oleksandr Usyk despite knockout victory

British heavyweights clashed in a captivating bout in the Middle East

Evening Standard

Moses Itauma brutally knocks out Dillian Whyte to move a step closer to heavyweight title fight

The old and new generations of British heavyweight collided in the Middle East

Evening Standard

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‘Hellish’: heatwave brings hottest nights on record to the Middle East

Temperatures did not drop below 36C in Sedom, Israel on Tuesday night, while several parts of Jordan stayed above 35C on Monday

Barchart

Are Crude Oil Prices Going Much Lower?

Nearby NYMEX crude oil prices fell to the 2025 low of $55.12 per barrel in April, following the U.S. announcement of unprecedented tariffs on its trading partners worldwide. However, the turmoil in the Middle East lifted the price to $78.40 in late June, after which it ran out of upside…

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Automotive Innovation in the Middle East: How Dubai’s Car AC Repair Sector is Evolving

Find out how Dubai’s blistering temperatures are pushing workshops to adopt smarter, faster, and more sustainable car AC repair solutions.

LiveScience

1,100-year-old Viking hoard reveals raiding wealthy only 'part of the picture' — they traded with the Middle East too

Researchers have found that the Bedale Viking hoard contains silver from Middle Eastern coins, highlighting that the Vikings profited from long-distance trade networks and brought this imported silver with them when they settled in England.

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The Conversation

Coalition declares it would revoke Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition if it wins office

The bipartisanship about the path to a long-term settlement in the Middle East has finally been irrevocably broken.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia to recognise Palestine; British backpacker pleads guilty to causing e-scooter death; and becoming smitten with a kitten

PM says a two-state solution was ‘humanity’s best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East’

Evening Standard

A family guide to Muscat: What to eat, see and where to stay in Oman's ancient capital

Deep canyons, endless dunes, turtle beaches, and wadis that feel like private oases. This is the Middle East at its most authentic, and most family-friendly, says Samantha Simmonds

The Independent UK

Trump’s envoy Witkoff will bring back only humiliation from his meeting with Putin

COMMENT: Steve Witkoff – the president’s international diplomatic Mr Fixit – has failed to bring peace to the Middle East or deliver on Trump’s boast that he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Radio France Internationale

Former Israeli ambassador and French historian urge Macron to sanction Israel

Two prominent voices with deep ties to Israel and the Middle East are urging President Emmanuel Macron to back up his announcement that France will recognise Palestinian statehood with concrete action over the crisis in Gaza.

The Conversation

Drones, disinformation and guns-for-hire are reshaping conflict in Africa: new book tracks the trends

Alessandro Arduino has researched Africa’s security affairs with a particular focus on the use of private military companies and other guns-for-hire across the continent. In his latest book, Money for Mayhem, Arduino examines how military privatisation intersects with international power dynamics. Drawing on fieldwork, interviews and firsthand data, he tracks…

The Conversation

Why Donald Trump has stopped some conflicts but is failing with Ukraine and Gaza

In yet another twist in his unpredictable decision making, US president Donald Trump has dramatically shortened his original 50-day ultimatum to Vladimir Putin to call a ceasefire in Ukraine to a mere ten days. It’s an unmistakable sign of Trump’s frustration with the Russian leader who he now appears to…

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