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China sends special envoys to the Middle East, according to a news report.
Google News – Red Sea Hormuz shipping · Google News – Saudi Arabia
United Against Nuclear Iran says Iranian LPG carriers can pass the US Navy blockade, but rarely.
Google News – Iran
Vietnam.vn reports that Islamic State has intensified plans to attack Israel since the Gaza conflict began.
أخبار جوجل – غزة · أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل
The UAE embassy in Beijing meets Wang Weizhong, deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China Guangdong Provincial Committee.
أخبار جوجل – الإمارات
Vietnam.vn reports that the withdrawal of United Nations forces from Lebanon could create what it calls a “security vacuum.”
أخبار جوجل – لبنان
Haaretz argues that Israeli politicians are shifting responsibility for oversight of the military’s use of force to the IDF.
Haaretz
Haaretz publishes an opinion article discussing the role of the IDF in Israeli democracy.
Google News – Israel
The UAE announces higher oil exports after leaving OPEC, despite reported effects of the Iran war.
أخبار جوجل – الإمارات · أخبار جوجل – إيران
A Yemen Monitor report discusses petroleum products as a source of revenue for Ansar Allah, alongside complaints about gasoline described as contaminated and airstrikes.
أخبار جوجل – اليمن الحوثي
Asharq Al-Awsat characterizes Saudi Arabia as seeking to protect Yemeni lives.
أخبار جوجل – السعودية
An Asharq Al-Awsat headline frames Iran between what it calls the “Samson option” and diplomacy associated with the Mecca Agreement.
أخبار جوجل – إيران
A report focuses on Libya’s central bank and armed convoys.
أخبار جوجل – ليبيا
A Britannica overview titled “2026 Iran war” covers oil, the United States, Israel and the Strait of Hormuz.
Google News – Israel
SBS reports from Beirut on Lebanon-Syria relations and concerns about a renewed war.
أخبار جوجل – سوريا · أخبار جوجل – لبنان
Hezbollah says it opposes negotiations with Israel.
Google News – Lebanon
The Jerusalem Post’s live updates follow Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu in the race to reach 61 Knesset seats in Israel’s 2026 election.
Google News – Israel
Elnashra publishes an article asking what Syria seeks from Lebanon and what Lebanon can achieve.
أخبار جوجل – لبنان
Lebanon's foreign minister says he trusts the army and security forces to help the government restore sovereignty and bring weapons under state control.
أخبار جوجل – لبنان
The report concerns elections in Israel and Arab citizens of Israel.
أخبار جوجل – إسرائيل
Qatar launches the field phase of the sixth Watan 2026 exercise, involving 40 military, security and civilian entities.
وكالة الأناضول · أخبار جوجل – قطر
A report discusses Israel’s inconclusive election result and its possible implications for the Middle East.
Google News – Israel
Sky News Arabia reports that military assessments see a strike on Iran as approaching and negotiations as faltering.
أخبار جوجل – إيران
An Al Arabi TV report examines why Yemeni government forces have been unable to lift the siege of Taiz.
أخبار جوجل – اليمن الحوثي
Sky News Arabia analyst Muhannad al-Azzawi estimates an 80–85% chance of US-Israeli military action against Iran, citing operational, intelligence and logistical indicators.
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Reuters reports that Donald Trump raised doubts about renewed attacks on Iran.
Google News – Iran
NPR reports that conflicts in Iran and Yemen are affecting Saudi Arabia’s modernization projects.
Google News – Iran · Google News – Yemen Houthi · Google News – Saudi Arabia
Iranian media report that a plane carrying Qatari officials has departed Tehran.
أخبار جوجل – إيران
Vance says the United States has had “good conversations” with Iran about a deal to end the conflict.
Google News – Iran
Aliko Dangote hosts an Egyptian minister for talks on a $15 billion plan; the report does not specify the location or further details.
Google News – Egypt
An Al Jazeera report says Asia-Pacific countries seek major changes to US policies over tariffs and the war involving Iran.
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Attasiaa reports an agreement between Niger and Khalifa Haftar but provides no details.
أخبار جوجل – ليبيا
The United Arab Emirates holds an opening ceremony for its consulate general in Laayoune.
Google News – UAE
Noura Juma meets representatives of Lithuania's business community.
أخبار جوجل – الإمارات
The United Arab Emirates and Finland issue a joint press release ahead of Emirates' launch of a new Dubai-Helsinki route.
Google News – UAE
Iran says it is holding in-depth talks with the United States through Qatar and Pakistan.
Google News – Qatar · أخبار جوجل – قطر
Cityscape Qatar concludes with more than QAR 1 billion in sales and 16,000 visitors, according to the report.
Google News – Qatar
Al-Bawaba News reports that a young Palestinian man was killed by Israeli fire in southern Gaza.
أخبار جوجل – غزة
The Greek Herald reports that Greek Orthodox Christians face threats in Syria and Jordan.
Google News – Syria
Türkiye Today reports that Israel remains on its highest alert as US midterm elections approach, citing fears of war with Iran.
Google News – Israel · Google News – Iran
Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports on the Gulf-European partnership and its connection to maritime routes.
أخبار جوجل – البحر الأحمر هرمز