The nuclear-powered supercarrier will head from the South China Sea to the Middle East in response to escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran

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The protests in Iran could have a sweeping effect in a region already jolted by historic changes over the past year. Four CFR fellows assess how Israel, the Gulf States, Lebanon, and Turkey view the

WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The United States is withdrawing some personnel from key bases in the region as a precaution given heightened regional tensions, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Multiple, intersecting Middle East crises combined with an unpredictable United States augur a tumultuous 2026 for the region.

2025 was a complex and multifaceted year for Christians in the Middle East. Across six pivotal countries, the contours of this reality reveal an uneven trajectory that is nevertheless unified in essence: a steadfast attachment to land and faith amid harsh circumstances and ongoing challenges.

NAPLES, Italy — An American aircraft carrier’s departure from the Middle East comes alongside a reduction in Navy forces in the eastern Mediterranean Sea as regional tensions continue to simmer. The USS Carl Vinson was operating in the Indian Ocean on ...

Trump threatens U.S. intervention if Iran violently suppresses ongoing protests, escalating tensions after last year's 12-day war between Israel and Iran.

The fall of Iran’s regional influence has opened up a new range of potential conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon that will define 2026.

The Ladies European Tour has appointed Tom Phillips as its next Chief Executive Officer, the tour announced. Phillips, the current Director of Middle East for the DP World Tour, starts the new role April 6, 2026.

The Design and Make Summit Middle East 2025 reinforced Autodesk’s commitment to helping regional industries adopt AI responsibly, build strong data strategies and cultivate a workforce equipped for the next era of innovation.