Entity Index

Middle East Program

1 direct match plus 153 related mentions across person references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.

world

Qatar Denies Israeli Claims of Military Involvement Against Iran

Qatar has dismissed reports from Israeli media alleging its participation in military actions targeting Iran, emphasizing its role as a regional mediator.

Jul 17, 2026, 12:08 AM Al Jazeera

Stories Related To Middle East Program

Showing 121-144 of 154 articles.

All stories

global-institutions

UN Supports Gaza Farmers Rebuilding Amid Ongoing Challenges; WFP Highlights West Bank Violence

The UN is aiding Palestinian farmers in Gaza to restore agriculture after conflict devastation, while the World Food Programme warns of risks from settler violence in the West Bank.

UN News | Jul 16, 2026, 10:02 PM

politics

Iran Urges Yemen’s Houthis to Block Red Sea if U.S. Strikes Tehran’s Energy Sites

Iran reportedly requested Yemen’s Houthis to disrupt Red Sea shipping routes in response to potential U.S. attacks on its energy infrastructure, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 3:55 PM

world

Hong Kong’s Short-Haul Tourist Arrivals Drop 15% Amid Strong Dollar and Flight Cuts

Despite a 7% overall increase in visitors in June 2026, Hong Kong saw a significant decline in short-haul tourist arrivals due to higher fuel costs and weaker regional currencies.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 10:22 AM

business

China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies Plans Largest Chip IPO Amid U.S. Export Controls

China’s largest memory chipmaker aims to raise over $8.54 billion in a record IPO as Nvidia tightens AI chip sales in Asia under U.S. pressure.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 8:41 AM

general

World Cup Final Set: Lionel Messi’s Argentina to Face Lamine Yamal’s Spain in East Rutherford

After semifinal victories over France and England, Spain and Argentina will clash for the 2026 World Cup title in New Jersey, marking a historic showdown outside the Middle East.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 3:56 AM

world

Iran Releases Wrongfully Detained American Citizen, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump announced the release of a US-Iranian citizen held in Iran since December 2024, calling it a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing tensions.

France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 3:11 AM

world

Explosions Reported in Iran as Bahrain and Kuwait Sound Air Raid Sirens; US Disables Iranian Oil Tanker

On Wednesday, July 16th 2026, Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar amid heightened regional tensions, while Bahrain and Kuwait activated air raid sirens. The United States reportedly disabled an Iranian oil tanker during this period.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 12:29 AM

politics

Democrats Split Over U.S. Aid to Israel Amid Growing Party Divisions

House Democrats were divided in a vote on ending U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting intraparty disagreements over the Netanyahu government’s actions and the broader conflict in the Middle East.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 PM

global-institutions

UN Chief Urges De-escalation as Gulf Military Tensions Rise

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expresses concern over renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for immediate dialogue to prevent catastrophic consequences.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:12 PM

world

Uber Nears €12.5 Billion Deal to Acquire Delivery Hero, Expanding Global Food Delivery Network

Uber is in advanced talks to acquire German food delivery company Delivery Hero for about €12.5 billion, potentially announcing the deal soon amid regulatory scrutiny concerns.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:40 PM

world

World Leaders Gather in Doha to Honor Qatar’s Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

As Qatar observes national mourning, senior figures from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa arrive in Doha to pay respects to the late former emir credited with transforming the nation.

Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 6:09 PM

business

Nvidia Expands Sovereign AI Partnerships with Focus on Japan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Japan to support a government-backed AI developer, continuing the company’s global push into sovereign AI systems.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:50 PM

world

Stocks Rise Following Soft US Inflation Data Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global equities climbed after a surprising drop in US inflation readings and strong corporate earnings, despite escalating US-Iran hostilities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 PM

world

Stocks Rise Following Soft US Inflation Data Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global equities climbed after weaker-than-expected US inflation figures and strong corporate earnings, despite escalating US-Iran hostilities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 PM

general

Republican Nancy Mace Proposes Permanent Travel Ban on 39 Countries Across Caribbean, Middle East, and Africa

South Carolina lawmaker seeks to codify and expand former President Trump's travel restrictions with new legislation targeting multiple regions and Palestinian Authority-issued documents.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:53 PM

world

US Strikes Marine Control Tower in Iran

On July 15, 2026, the United States conducted a strike targeting a marine control tower in Iran, marking a significant military action in the region.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:20 PM

world

US Strikes on Iran’s Southern Islands Raise Questions of Potential Seizure

Recent US military actions on Iran’s southern islands have reignited speculation about Washington’s intentions to seize Iranian territory amid ongoing conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:09 PM

Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure, Scraps Hormuz Toll Amid Middle East Tensions

President Donald Trump warns of targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached, while reversing a plan to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

world

Iran Launches Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, Claims Strike on US Fifth Fleet’s Command Centre

On Tuesday night, July 15th 2026, Iran conducted attacks across the Middle East, targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, and claimed to have destroyed the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:54 AM

world

More Than 30 Civilians Killed in Recent US Strikes on Iran, Tehran Says

US and Iran exchange strikes amid resumed US naval blockade on Iranian ports and shifting US policy on Strait of Hormuz tolls.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 8:47 AM

business

China’s Big Three Airlines Face Up to $1.33 Billion Loss Amid Middle East Conflict

China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern report deeper first-half losses primarily due to rising fuel costs linked to ongoing Middle East war.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 8:33 AM

world

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as IRGC Reports Attacks on US Military Sites in Gulf

The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AM

world

Iran Launches Strikes on Neighbors Amid US Blockade Reinstatement and Trump Threats

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AM