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The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers cite "exceptional circumstances" in Saudi Arabia, which has seen several Houthi attacks of late.

A Canadian island reliant on the U.S. for everyday necessities is caught in the middle as tensions strain a centuries-old relationship.

The men's Asian Cup, in which the Socceroos are among the heavy favourites, has been postponed until December 2027 due to security concerns in the host nation, Saudi Arabia.

Leaders of the Middle Belt have called for Nigeria’s regional restructuring and the creation of new states to address political and structural imbalances. Read More: https://punchng.com/middle-belt-leaders-demand-regional-restructuring-new-states/

Its share of world oil production is enough that disruptions still come as a shock.

Beijing urges dialogue on US-Iran war, sends envoy to Gulf as Xi hosts first Omani head of state visit since 1978.

<p>China stepped up diplomatic efforts on Monday to resolve the Middle East crisis, urging a return to the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2041399/iran-wary-of-trumps-intentions-despite-continuing-talks-with-us-security-source">negotiating table</a> in back-to-back meetings with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials in Beijing.</p> <p>The meetings come days

The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Oman's sultan on Monday

"The Middle East Gulf region should not become an arena for great-power rivalry and geopolitical conflict. Peace and stability in the region require joint nurturing and protection by all parties," says Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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The anniversary coincides with a significant restructuring of Al Jazeera Media Network’s Arabic-language news services.

MotoGP says Yamaha's lack of participation at next weekend's event in Lusail 'carries sporting implications'.

The Middle East continues to reveal traces of its ancient past, with discoveries offering new insight into how early civilisations lived, worshipped and organised society. Since January, archaeologists have uncovered ancient burial chambers, royal monuments and prehistoric artworks. Some finds may answer long-standing historical questions, while others are c

The bout went ahead in Riyadh after a week in which the Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted Iran-aligned Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the capital.

Canelo Alvarez reclaimed the WBC super middleweight championship with a dominant performance Saturday over Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has warned that any threat to Gulf security would reverberate across the wider Middle East, and called for a shift from crisis management to building a regional order capable of preventing conflict. Mr Abdelatty was speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue annual security forum in Bahrain, where he stressed that instabili

En dos eventos históricos, uno en Windsor y el otro en Oslo, las futuras reinas y sus diamantes y amatistas fueron protagonistas

<p>HYDERABAD: Carpeting of a new road and opening it for traffic, despite many electricity poles still standing in the middle of the dual carriageway, has triggered a heated debate on social media as travelers risk life and limb. </p> <p>Responding to the criticism from people, the Sindh government defended its decision to complete and open the road — connec

The Middle East conflict has disrupted fertiliser supplies from the region to global markets, posing a risk to global food production and crop yields, analysts said. Volumes have plummeted as the Strait of Hormuz , a vital trade route, remains largely closed, with ships attempting to transit the waterway facing attacks. Saudi Arabia is moving fertilisers ove

The most revealing part of crypto's largest theft was not the hack itself, but how much of the stolen money could be stopped by a handful of private companies. Within hours, Tether froze more than $1.56 billion of USDT, Circle blocked more than $800 million of USDC, and Ripple and World Liberty Financial added several hundred million between them. By Friday,

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International airlines continue to adjust schedules for Middle East flights as airspace restrictions linked to the Iran war persist. Against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty across the region, here's how airlines are adapting their operations. KLM KLM has adjusted its flight schedule across the Middle East and continues to avoid the airspace of Iran,

Oil prices rose with the market on edge about possible military escalation in the Middle East, while an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi claims of more attacks on Saudi refineries and a Ukrainian strike on a Russian refinery fed supply concerns.

The US midterm elections next month could change the course of American politics at home and – and American policy abroad. While voters will be waiting to see whether the Democrats take control of Congress and the Senate, in the Middle East the question is whether the results will change anything in US foreign policy. At the moment, the Republicans control a

<p>Jillian Segal says perception of link between coverage of conflicts and hostility towards Jewish Australians ‘is itself a matter of public importance’</p><ul><li><p>George Newhouse: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/30/we-must-protect-jewish-australians-without-casting-suspicion-on-legitimate-concern-for-palestinians">We must pro

When the cost of moving and reconciling corporate information collapses, the roles built to perform these functions must change, says Kai-Fu Lee for the Financial Times.

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Abu Dhabi’s Al Gharbia Pipe Company expects significant supply opportunities as Middle East countries step up plans to build pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which remains technically shut amid the Iran war. Demand for pipes that carry oil and gas over long distances will rise, said Noritsugu Mifune, acting chief executive of Al Gharbia, a joint v

In the post-war era, the struggle to control perception and relay truthful information matters just as much as navigating real-life events.

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After being deployed for nearly a year overseas, Navy lieutenant-commander Kevin Vassighi surprised his son in the middle school lunchroom. Tony Dokoupil reports.

NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk investigates how 11 data centers ended up being within half a mile of an elementary school in northern Virginia and what the backup generators with those centers could be doing to the air quality.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has fined the Middle East unit of Moody's Investors Service $585,825 (Dh2.15 million) for failing to safeguard confidential information over more than two years. Moody's Investors Service Middle East Limited (Mismel) breached regulations governing credit rating agencies with seven incidents of inadvertent data disclosur

When the cost of moving and reconciling corporate information collapses, the roles built to perform these functions must change

The UAE on Wednesday called for dialogue in the face of “delicate circumstances” facing the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a plea to “exercise wisdom and pursue political solutions”, as Middle East countries try to prevent the regional war from restarting. It said dialogue was needed to address “ongoing crises” and called on the region to “in

Britain's Chancellor John Healey delivered a "steady as you go" budget on Wednesday, outlining measures to curb some of the effects of the wars in the Middle East without spooking bond markets. He pledged fiscal discipline in the face of “global economic storms” as he delivered the first budget of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new Labour administration. Mr H

Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.

Oil prices rose on market concerns about possible U.S. military escalation against Iran after next week’s midterm elections and renewed threats to Middle East energy supplies after Yemen’s Houthi militants said they targeted Saudi Arabia’s largest oil refinery.

The short term outlook for the war-torn region remains very gloomy

Football Australia says it is closely monitoring conditions in the volatile region, but expects a pair of Asian Cup lead-up games to go ahead.

Arab African International Bank (AAIB) has won the Banking In-House Team of the Year award at the Legal Era Middle East Law Awards 2025–2026, emerging as the only bank to receive the accolade following a highly competitive selection process for AAIB after being shortlisted alongside 14 other international financial institutions. The recognition underscores A

<p>Ocean water could help dissipate the heat from data centers, but the infrastructure could threaten endangered whales</p>

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.

Oil prices fell, with U.S. benchmark crude slipping back under $100 a barrel as traders held out hopes for regional diplomatic efforts to ease Middle East tensions.

A recent joint statement about overcapacity suggests a shift in how US and its trade partners are looking to respond to China Shock 2.0, says US politics observer Steven Okun.

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