Despite the ceasefire agreed on 8 April, the Middle East conflict that began on 28 February 2026 has already delivered the largest energy supply shock on record.

If you’ve ever stared at a map quiz and felt your streak slipping, you’re not alone—but 2026’s new wave of geography apps is changing the game. From interactive Middle East map drills that update in ...

Throughout the Israel-Hamas war, Middle Eastern countries have provided significant aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip. Most ...

Israel’s military support for the UAE during the Iran war has revealed growing divisions in the Gulf, as the Emiratis forge new and unexpected partnerships.

James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, was charged on Tuesday with threatening to kill the president. The charge ...

The war in the Middle East has disrupted oil and gas flows and darkened the global economic outlook. But the impact is far from even. As Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva showed in her Spring ...

Israel will host the Middle East’s largest-ever LGBTQ festival in the summer, with organizers planning to build a veritable “Pride City” at the Dead Sea. The new Pride Land festival will transform a ...

A Metro-East Lutheran High School student competed in a national quiz bowl championship April 12 in Rosemont. The competition drew about 300 middle and high school competitors from across the country.

The Western Hemisphere started 2026 on a solid footing. In most countries, growth was at potential and inflation was close to target. Last year’s shocks from US tariffs were managed well, and export ...

The US Army surged dozens of Merops counter-drone systems to the Middle East during the Iran war. The Army also stood up a training initiative in the region to teach soldiers how to use Merops. The ...

U.S. forces are continuing to deploy to the Middle East for potential operations as American and Iranian teams prepare for negotiations in Pakistan this weekend. Jet fighters and attack planes ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ukrainian forces secretly operated across Middle Eastern countries shooting down Iranian-designed Shahed drones, ...