Middle East & North Africa
100 articles from 11 countries
Tensions simmer across the Middle East as Spain's diplomatic moves draw European ire and Israel's military actions against Iran escalate, with an estimated 18,000 bombs dropped. Amidst the geopolitical flux, Israeli director Nadav Lapid's film "Yes!" probes the nation's moral landscape following the Oct. 7 attacks, reflecting deeper societal introspection within the region.
🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaUS Pressure on Iran Starts to Bite as Sanctions and Oil Blockade Tighten
Iran’s rulers are facing a narrowing set of options as a US campaign targeting oil exports, sanctions evasion and access to foreign financing begins to strain the economy, three senior Iranian sources…
It’s Time to Really Start Judging Maresca and New-Look Man City After $600M Refresh
Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open third round in just 53 minutes, overpowering Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1. The top seed arrived in New York after early exits at her previous three tournaments, but loo…
Iran’s economy buckles under US oil blockade as war deepens pressure
Iran's economy is coming under its most severe pressure in years as a US campaign to block oil exports and restrict sanctions evasion cuts into Tehran's access to foreign currency and imported goods, …
Two Palestinian Teenagers Killed by Israeli Fire in West Bank, Officials Say
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli army fire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Omar Mohammad Naji al-Nassan, 19, and Khalil Rasem Khalil Shahada, 1…
Nothing Left: Nepal Flood Survivors Face Loss and Uncertainty
The fate of Imam Musa al-Sadr, Lebanon’s leading Shiite cleric, remains shrouded in unanswered questions nearly five decades after he disappeared in Libya. Al-Sadr vanished on Aug. 31, 1978, during a …
Houthi Reshuffle Signals Deepening Distrust Within Leadership
The Houthis have made surprise changes to the leadership of two military regions as Yemeni government forces increase strikes against high-value targets, according to a Yemeni military source who spok…
Saudi Energy Profits Surge as Growth Spreads Beyond Oil
Saudi Arabia’s energy sector is producing strong returns without relying solely on movements in oil prices. Companies listed on Tadawul increased combined first-half profits by 39% to $66.9 billion, o…
Tunisia: Court of Cassation hears final appeal in ‘Conspiracy Against State Security’ case
Iran has warned the United States that an Israeli offensive against the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon would trigger a forceful response, according to three officials briefed on the message. T…
Dozens missing, five dead after migrant boat found drifting near Spain’s Canary Islands
Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, adding a new escalation to a war that has entered its sixth month. The clashes began with U.S. raids on Sunday, while Iran has maintained a str…
Saudi Arabia’s energy sector diversifies its growth drivers
Saudi Arabia’s energy sector is showing that its financial performance no longer depends only on oil prices. Companies listed on the Saudi Exchange generated combined profits of $66.9 billion in the f…
Saudi Ministry of Tourism and WTM Spotlight Riyadh announce strategic partnership
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has secured Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism as strategic partner for the event’s first edition, presenting the agreement as a shared effort to accelerate tourism growth and exp…
Ali al-Taher Ridge Emerges as Flashpoint in Israel-Hezbollah War
The fate of Imam Musa al-Sadr remains shrouded in uncertainty 15 years after Moammar al-Gaddafi’s fall. The head of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shiite Council disappeared during a visit to Libya on Aug.…
Tunisian singer Adnane Chaouachi leaves intensive care
Tunisian singer Adnane Chaouachi has left the intensive care unit after suffering a health problem, his family said. His condition is now moving toward stabilization after he required intensive medica…
Pacific sees three hurricanes at once in rare El Niño-linked event
Three hurricanes occupied the Pacific at the same time on Thursday, Sept. 3, in a rare display of storm activity that scientists linked partly to a particularly strong El Niño. Tropical Storm Marie st…
Electricity cuts possible across Tunisia from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday
Electricity cuts may affect communities across Tunisia between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, according to notices issued by the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company, STEG. The inte…
STEG announces possible power cuts across Greater Tunis from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents in several parts of Greater Tunis could face intermittent electricity cuts between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company, known as STEG, …
Drinking water: What happened in Greater Tunis and when the situation should improve
Water supplies are gradually returning to several areas of the southern suburbs of Greater Tunis after a technical failure at the Ghdir El Golla treatment plant was repaired. Mounir Dridi, regional di…
Tunisia is building six new dams
Tunisia is building six new dams as it tries to reinforce water storage amid a sharply uneven distribution of resources across the country. Mehrez Rajeb, the Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries…
Oujda prison rejects mistreatment claims and details cell-search incident
The administration of Oujda’s local prison has rejected allegations that a prisoner was insulted or mistreated during a cell search, saying staff intervened after he refused their instructions. In a s…
New Bills and Decrees on the Agenda for Thursday’s Cabinet Meeting
Morocco’s government council is set to take up a broad package of bills and decrees at its Thursday, Sept. 10, meeting, with the agenda spanning justice, housing, industry, higher education and intern…
U.S. License Allows Morocco to Import LNG via Mexico
Morocco remains legally eligible to receive liquefied natural gas from a project that would route U.S.-origin gas through Mexico, according to a U.S. Energy Department document dated Aug. 31, 2026. Th…
Abdeljabbar Rachidi outlines Social Inclusion State Secretariat’s achievements
Abdeljabbar Rachidi has presented the results of Morocco’s Social Inclusion State Secretariat through August 2026, describing a gradual move away from a traditional charitable approach toward a more i…
Weather warning: Heatwave, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds forecast across Morocco
Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an updated orange-level warning for a heatwave expected from Thursday through Friday across large parts of the country. Temperatures of 42 to 45…
Morocco expects higher industrial, energy and construction output in third quarter of 2026
Morocco’s production outlook is improving, but companies continue to face pressure from supplies and cash. The High Commission for Planning expects manufacturing, energy and construction to expand in …
UN warning: El Niño is intensifying, bringing high flood and drought risks
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a new warning that El Niño is now firmly established and will intensify in the coming months. The organization said there is a chance of nearly 100% th…
Kuwait closes four private clinics over licensing violations
Kuwait’s Ministry of Health has taken action against four private clinics as part of an inspection and enforcement campaign focused on healthcare licensing compliance. The ministry said the measures f…
High Court orders former Shin Bet officials who challenged Zini appointment to disclose their names
The latest dispute over one of Israel’s most contested security appointments is moving closer to an end after the High Court ordered 189 former Shin Bet officials to reveal their identities to David Z…
Iranian hardliners urge regime to cut undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian hardliners are pressing the regime to target the undersea internet cables running through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, presenting disruption of the lines as a way to strike at th…
Nvidia buys AI platform Hugging Face for nearly $13b. months after OpenAI's rogue agent incident
Nvidia has bought Hugging Face for almost $13 billion, linking the chipmaker’s global infrastructure with one of the best-known platforms for open AI development. Jensen Huang said the acquisition wou…
IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The IDF is preparing to roll out stricter kosher food procedures next week, placing military kitchens at the center of its effort to improve conditions for haredi soldiers. The change comes as debate …
How Ethiopia’s Green Energy Boom Is Rewriting the Rules of Regional Diplomacy
Ethiopia’s renewable-energy expansion is turning electricity into a tool of regional influence. The country is moving beyond domestic infrastructure projects and positioning itself as East Africa’s cl…
Syria’s Oil Corridor Plans Take Shape as Trump Looks Beyond Hormuz
Syria is beginning to emerge as a possible alternative route for energy exports as U.S.-Iran tensions put the Strait of Hormuz back at the center of regional calculations. U.S. President Donald Trump …
Yesh Atid MK Karine Elharrar announces decision not to run for Knesset in upcoming election
Karine Elharrar has decided not to run for the Knesset again on the Yesh Atid list, ending her bid for another term with the centrist party while remaining active inside it. She said she would stay in…
Reported Iranian military deaths from US strikes this week rise to 13
Iran’s reported military death toll from US strikes this week has risen to at least 13, after the semi-official Tasnim news agency said six regular military personnel were killed in southern Iran. Tas…
Iran struggles to restrict Hormuz traffic after US strikes degrade maritime capabilities
Iran appears to be struggling to keep commercial traffic away from the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes damaged parts of its maritime surveillance and mine-laying capabilit…
Blackstone leads investment in Israeli cybersecurity firm fighting AI traffic threat
Israeli cybersecurity startup Huskeys has emerged from stealth with $27 million led by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. The company, founded in 2025 by former IDF Unit 8200 m…
UK Green Party leader Polanski announces intention to run for Starmer's MP seat in London
Zack Polanski wants to turn Keir Starmer’s former London constituency into a direct contest between Labour and the Green Party. The Green Party leader told the Camden New Journal that he intends to st…
New details reveal clashes that stopped beeper op. against Hezbollah days after Oct. 7 - exclusive
A new book by Jerusalem Post military analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob and Wall Street Journal editorial writer Elliot Kaufman takes readers inside the decisions that shaped Israel’s war after October 7, 2023…
Germany probes suspected arson near defense firm as sabotage concerns mount
German authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack at the Munich headquarters of defense technology company Rohde & Schwarz, whose products include radar systems designed to detect, track a…
Supreme Court president warns of physical violence against legal figures after vebal attacks
“The path to physical violence first passes through verbal violence,” Supreme Court President Isaac Amit told a special Israel Bar Association conference in Tel Aviv. The meeting followed the August 4…
Netanyahu's right-wing bloc strains as Likud slides, Eisenkot surges ahead of list deadline
Israel’s parties are racing to finalize their Knesset lists, and the deadline is exposing cracks across Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc. Likud, which once polled in the low 30s, ha…
Abbas faces pressure over whether to postpone long-delayed Palestinian elections
Mahmoud Abbas is under pressure to decide whether Palestinian Legislative Council elections will finally take place or be postponed again. The council has operated for 16 years beyond its expired mand…
Time to give olim a voice: Israel’s immigrants deserve more than symbolic representation - opinion
Russian President Vladimir Putin denied plans to mobilise more troops for the war in Ukraine, saying Russia currently has no need for another call-up. He described speculation about a new mobilisation…
Why are we determined to remove UNRWA from Jerusalem? - opinion
The author presents Israel’s operation at a former UNRWA compound in Jerusalem as an unavoidable act of enforcement, not a discretionary political choice. He says international condemnation was predic…
Firm led by first Israeli NBA player Omri Casspi opens new $250 million fund for high-tech startups
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, has raised $250 million for the third fund of his venture capital firm, Swish Ventures. The new financing brings the firm’s total funding to $800 mil…
High Court arrangement bypasses Sohlberg authority dispute for now; petition to resume Wednesday
Israel’s Central Elections Committee will decide whether party representatives may receive real-time information identifying who has voted, after the High Court of Justice approved an interim arrangem…
Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice
Texas Republicans are turning against data centers, putting a party once eager to claim the AI boom on a collision course with local voters and President Donald Trump. Less than a year after Governor …
USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Gets First Rest Day After 286 Days at Sea
After 286 days at sea, the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln finally received a rest-and-recovery day. The US Navy aircraft carrier docked in eastern Thailand, where sailors and Marines arrived in civil…
Israel to release Lebanese detainees as a ‘gesture of goodwill,’ source tells Post
Israel plans to release four or five Lebanese detainees on Thursday in what an Israeli source described as a gesture to the Lebanese government. The detainees were arrested in recent months. The move …
Israel’s defense minister says an Iranian attack would free the IDF from ‘any restrictions’
Israel’s defense minister has threatened to send Iran back to the Stone Age if it attacks, declaring that such a move would free the Israel Defense Forces from “any restrictions.” Speaking to Defense …
Feminist Activist and Journalist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the feminist activist and journalist, died at age 92, according to a post on her official Instagram account. “She passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by som…
Son of Iran’s Former Vice President Received More Than $2 Million in Canadian Government Contracts, Report Says
More than $2 million in Canadian government contracts went to the son of a former Iranian vice president while he allegedly worked to advance Iran’s missile program and help the country evade sanction…
Deri Says IDF Sees Haredi Soldiers as a ‘Very Big Headache’
Shas chairman Arye Deri said the IDF does not want haredi soldiers and prefers a secular army, arguing that ultra-Orthodox enlistment creates “a very big headache” for the military. Deri made the rema…
Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions
The Jerusalem Post’s podcast roundup lists reports that Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the IDF chief three hours into the October 7 attacks and that pressure on Iran is fueling divisions within its reg…
Trump says US has a huge stockpile of ammunition and is still producing more
US President Donald Trump said the United States possesses a huge and practically unlimited stockpile of high-quality ammunition. Trump said the available quantities exceed what Washington would need …
Integrity Commission Catches Municipal Employee Taking Bribe in Diwaniyah
Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission said its staff in Diwaniyah caught a municipal employee in the act after she allegedly bargained with a citizen and demanded money. The requested payment was report…
Azm Alliance Leadership Offers Condolences to Health Minister Over His Mother’s Death
The leadership body of Iraq’s Azm Alliance paid a condolence visit to the health minister on Thursday after the death of his mother. The brief announcement gave no further details about the visit or t…
Putin: There is a chance to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that there is a chance of reaching a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine. He also said that contacts between Moscow and Washington over the crisis…
Mahrez, Benzema and Pogba: veteran football stars still without clubs
The 2026 summer transfer window has closed, but several familiar names remain without clubs. Among the most prominent is Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez. Karim Benzema and Paul Pogba are also listed amon…
Trump says oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to pre-escalation levels with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz have almost fully returned to the levels recorded before the conflict with Iran began.
Petrol prices in Germany hit record high
The price of E10 petrol in Germany has reached an unprecedented record, according to information carried by Germany’s dpa news agency and attributed to the German automobile club ADAC. The increase ca…
Iraq and Lebanon move closer to new maritime cooperation
Iraq and Lebanon are nearing a new agreement on maritime transport cooperation, according to Ahmed Razak Mayeh, director general of the Legal Department at Iraq’s Ministry of Transport. Mayeh said the…
Nepal flood victims receive symbolic Hindu funerals as families bid farewell
Families in Nepal have performed symbolic Hindu funeral rites for relatives who are still missing after floods and landslides struck parts of the Himalayan mountain range. The ceremonies aimed to “fre…
FDA grants modified-risk authorizations to 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products
ZYN has become the first nicotine pouch to receive modified-risk tobacco product authorizations from the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA issued the authorizations for 20 ZYN products, allowin…
Suspected Imports in Algeria: AI Finds “Identical” Documents Across More Than 1,000 Operators
An artificial-intelligence system used by Algeria’s Commerce Ministry has flagged identical documents across the files of 1,013 economic operators applying to import raw materials and equipment. The m…
Farid Kourtel takes over Algeria’s industry portfolio with factories idle and major challenges ahead
Farid Kourtel is taking charge of Algeria’s industry sector at a moment when the government wants factories, investment plans and local production to deliver measurable results. Appointed on Wednesday…
Race against time in El Bayadh to rescue 10-year-old trapped in 80-metre well
Rescuers in Algeria’s El Bayadh province are racing to reach a 10-year-old boy trapped at the bottom of a dry artesian well 80 metres deep. The accident happened on a family farm between national road…
Immigration in Spain: Appointment Shortage Sends Prices Soaring to €400
Getting an appointment with Spain’s national police foreigner services has become a difficult ordeal for thousands of people. The shortage of available slots has pushed prices sharply higher, reaching…
Stocks gain as bonds recover; rising tensions boost oil prices
Global stocks and bonds advanced on Thursday as investors awaited U.S. economic data and comments from central bankers that could strengthen expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase this month.…
Region's first fully AI-powered vehicle plant opens in Abu Dhabi
Rox has opened what it describes as the Middle East's first fully AI-powered vehicle manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. Its independent operating lines manufacture vehicles without human interventio…
Barcola arrival gives Liverpool a boost as Iraola targets first league win
Liverpool can finally turn from transfer business to the task of winning. Manager Andoni Iraola said the closed window had clarified his squad as the team prepares to visit promoted Ipswich Town on Fr…
Dubai court rejects lawsuit to overturn judgement claiming 35 million Euros
Dubai’s Civil Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by two men who sought to invalidate a judgment ordering them to jointly pay approximately 35.36 million euros. The men argued that they had not been pr…
Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation partners with Impact SG to fund philanthropic initiatives
The Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation has joined forces with Singapore-based charity Impact SG in a new push to improve access to quality education for underprivileged children across Asia. The two organiza…
UAE non-oil sector growth accelerates to fastest pace since late 2024
Growth across the UAE’s non-oil private sector accelerated in August, with companies reporting stronger sales, higher output and a renewed build-up of inventories. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global U…
Alaan wins UAE central bank approval in principle for payment licences
Alaan has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in the UAE, receiving in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for Stored Value Facilities and category-II Retail Payment Services licences. The…
Is a virtual partner in a video game cheating? UAE residents weigh in
A video-game relationship mechanic has opened an unexpectedly personal debate in the UAE: can playing a romance in a virtual world amount to cheating in real life? Rockstar Games has said players will…
Sisi says Nile is a national-security matter and Egypt retains right to defend its water security
Egypt considers the Nile River a non-negotiable component of its national security, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said during high-level talks in Cairo with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign …
Upgraded Su-57 stealth fighter debuts at Egypt International Airshow with new weaponry
Russia’s defense industry is preparing to present an upgraded Su-57E stealth fighter at the Egypt International Airshow 2026, with a new weapons package planned for the aircraft’s international debut.…
Egypt and China strengthen bilateral security and diplomatic ties
Egypt and China have issued a joint statement that ties their bilateral security and diplomatic coordination to a broader call for stability across the Middle East and North Africa. The declaration de…
Saudi Arabia’s Security Is a Red Line for Egypt, Sisi Says
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi used a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to make clear that Saudi security remains inseparable from Egypt’s own national security. The conversati…
Egyptian court suspends trial of laborer accused of posing as judge in housing scam
A trial involving a manual bricklayer accused of posing as a judge has been put on hold while a higher court considers a defense motion to replace the judicial panel. The Ain Shams Misdemeanor Court o…
Kafr El Sheikh opens school-supplies fair with discounts of up to 35%
School uniforms, backpacks, stationery and shoes are being sold alongside oil, sugar, rice, flour, eggs and pasta at a new fair in Kafr El Sheikh. Governor Ibrahim Mekki opened the Ahlan Madaris exhib…
Sharqia Raises Readiness for Rice Harvest and to Counter the Black Cloud
Sharqia governorate is raising its readiness for the rice harvest while preparing an early campaign against the open burning of agricultural waste, a practice linked to the seasonal “black cloud.” Gov…
A Celestial Event Signals the Start of Saudi Arabia’s Safar Season
The Moon’s conjunction with the Pleiades has marked the opening of Saudi Arabia’s Safar season in the Arab folk calendar. Known as “Qiran 21,” the event took place on Sept. 3, 2026, and has long serve…
These Three Zodiac Signs Live by “Slow and Steady”
Not everyone prefers life at full speed. According to this zodiac reading, Taurus, Libra and Pisces are more comfortable moving carefully, avoiding pressure and considering decisions before taking act…
With diplomacy stalled, Trump again floats regime change in Iran
“When are the Iranian people going to rise up and fight?” Donald Trump asked on social media Tuesday, bringing regime change back into the center of his message on Iran. The question has privately occ…
PM directs continuous monitoring of medicine, medical supply stocks at various hospitals
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has ordered continuous checks on medicine and medical-supply stocks at hospitals across Egypt, including facilities run by the Ministry of Health and university hospita…
Opaz chairman meets Qatar’s commerce and industry minister
Oman and Qatar discussed expanding economic cooperation during a meeting in Muscat between Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, chairman of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, and …
Sultan Qaboos Military College conducts practical demonstration of officer cadets’ exercise
The Sultan Qaboos Military College staged a live-fire demonstration of its officer cadets’ final exercise, “Shield 31,” at Royal Army of Oman training grounds in Thumrait, Dhofar. Rear Admiral Ali bin…
Oman Joins GCC Air Force and Air Defence Commanders’ Meeting
Oman joined commanders from Gulf Cooperation Council states for their 30th meeting on air forces and air defence in Manama, Bahrain. The Bahraini Royal Air Force hosted the meeting through the Kingdom…
UN chief voices concern over latest US-Iran exchanges of fire
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern over renewed overnight exchanges of fire between the United States and Iran, including reports that a strike hit a wedding ceremony …
India's Jaishankar offers help to end war in Ukraine
India is ready to help end the war in Ukraine, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on arriving in Kyiv for what Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the first dedicated bilateral visit by a…
Oman and Qatar discuss expanding economic and investment cooperation
Omani and Qatari ministers met in Muscat to explore broader economic and investment partnerships between the two countries. Anwar bin Hilal Al Jabri, Oman’s minister of commerce, industry and investme…
US Warns EB-1 Green Cards for Indians Could Become Unavailable
Indian applicants for US employment-based green cards face another warning about limited visa availability. The State Department said demand in the EB-1 category could exhaust India’s allocation befor…
Trump weighs declaring Iran war over as Pentagon extends troop deployments, report says
Donald Trump is weighing a declaration that the Iran war is over while the Pentagon quietly extends troop deployments, a contradiction that points to a conflict still moving in two directions. The US …
Salam thanks U.S. for helping secure release of Lebanese captive
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam thanked the United States after Israel released Lebanese captive Malek Ghazi, calling the safe return of any Lebanese citizen a step toward resolving the wider issue. Salam …
Report: Iran Warns US Against Israeli Attack on Ali al-Taher
Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully if Israel attacks the Ali al-Taher mountain ridge in southern Lebanon, where Iranian military personnel are reportedly sheltering alo…
Israel releases Lebanese captive, says four more will follow
Malek Ghazi was handed over to the Lebanese Army through the Red Cross on Thursday, in a release Israel described as a diplomatic gesture toward Beirut. Israel also plans to free four more Lebanese ca…
Report: Issa asks Netanyahu to hand over Ali al-Taher Hill
Political negotiations between Lebanon and Israel are set for Rome, while military talks could take place in Tampa, Florida, Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath reported, citing sources. The talks come as Isr…
Aoun accuses Israel of framework deal violations in southern Lebanon
President Joseph Aoun accused Israel of violating the U.S.-brokered framework deal as attacks intensified around Ali al-Taher hill in southern Lebanon. Lebanon continues to report Israeli strikes, art…