The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Pope Francis meets with relatives of Hamas hostages, advocating for their release and humanitarian aid in the Middle East conflict.

May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) on Monday closed down -0.48 (-0.55%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed down -4.00 (-1.42%). Crude and gasoline prices Monday posted moderate losses as geopolitical risks in the Middle East eased slightly after Israel said it would remove some of its troops from...

Bilfinger's strategic M&A expansion in the US and Middle East aims to boost growth and competitiveness in the industrial services sector.

Iran said it asked the US to “step aside” as the country prepares a response to a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria while Hezbollah, its main proxy in the Middle East, warned the Jewish state it’s prepared for war.

President Biden's diplomatic efforts to secure hostage release and promote peace in the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas conflict.

May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) on Friday closed up +0.32 (+0.37%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed down -0.56 (-0.20%). Crude and gasoline prices on Friday settled mixed, with crude posting a 5-1/4 month high as escalating tensions in the Middle East could lead to oil supply disruptions....

A minor earthquake briefly disrupted a UN meeting on the Middle East crisis in New York, highlighting the importance of preparedness in emergency situations.

UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, is on the brink of collapse. Since the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, the agency has come under suspicion, accused of being too close to the terrorist acts of Hamas. Many donor countries have…

UNHRC discusses draft resolution to halt arms trade with Israel, emphasizing human rights protection in the Middle East conflict.