Israel pursuing ‘undeclared annexation’ of West Bank, Peace Now says Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:06 Group says expanded Israeli civilian powers, settlement growth and pressure on Palestinian Authority are eroding Oslo framework Israeli soldiers aim their weapons and take up positions towards Palestin
Qatar says Oman-Iran talks on Hormuz at advanced stage Talks between Oman and Iran on the future of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are now at an advanced stage, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson said in a briefing on Tuesday.
Court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia in landmark trial A Damascus court sentenced Syria 's former president Bashar al-Assad , his brother Maher and former security official Atef Najib to death on Tuesday on charges of murder, torture and incitement to murder. The court convicted Bashar
Colombia recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights Colombia's far-right president Abelardo de la Espriella recognised Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights on Monday. “The Government of Colombia recognises Israeli sovereignty over this territory, as well as that State’s right to protect itself ag
UKMTO reports incident involving military in Gulf of Oman The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday it received a report of an incident involving a container ship and military forces in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Pakistan. UKMTO ADVISORY 109-26 UKMTO WARNING 109-26 Click here t
Brent oil price passes $90 as Iran-US deal hopes fade The price of Brent North Sea crude, the main international oil contract, climbed above $90 on Tuesday as hopes that the US and Iran reach a deal to end the war fade. Brent reached $90.02 a barrel, a gain of more than 2.5 percent from Monday, while the main US contra
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia in landmark trial Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 09:46 Damascus court sentences Syria's former ruler, his brother Maher and ex-security official Najib to death on charges of murder, torture and crimes against humanity A portrait of former Syrian P
Two wounded in Israeli drone attack in Lebanon Lebanon's health ministry said on Tuesday that an Israeli drone strike in the city of Nabatieh wounded two civilians. The ministry added that a second strike targeted a rescue team from the Al-Risala Association, damaging an ambulance that was transporting a wounded person
Iran to increase gas production, says state minister Iran will bring back 95 million cubic metres of gas to its production cycle by the end of September, oil minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Tuesday, according to the oil ministry's news outlet, as Tehran conducts repairs on energy infrastructure targeted by Israel and
Israel's 'pilot zones' turn Lebanese sovereignty on its head Submitted by Belen Fernandez on Sun, 08/09/2026 - 16:51 Under the guise of restoring state authority, Washington's plan demands Hezbollah's disarmament while allowing military occupation and territorial conquest to continue Lebanese soldiers patrol Zawtar al-
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest updates: A drone fell near a key oil tank and pipeline network at the Zawiya Oil Refining Company's oil blending plant, Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said. This is the third such attack in two days, with no casualties or damage repo
Report: Israel withholding 1,700 Palestinian bodies for future exchange deals Israel is withholding the bodies of about 1,700 Palestinians for potential use in future exchange deals, despite no Israeli captive being held by Hamas, according to Haaretz. The daily indicated that the figure of Palestinian bodies held by I