Middle East

Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks

Iran and the United States held their fire Monday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said the president was 'giving talks some space'.

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Middle East roundup, Jul 26: Iran army says halted retaliatory attacks as US holds fire

Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says, ‘Over the past two nights the Americans have stopped their attacks. Since... our strategy has essentially been retaliatory, we have also halted our retaliatory operations.’

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Residents cash in on Dubai real estate cooldown amid Mideast war

Dubai's property market, a pillar of its economy, has soared in recent years, buoyed by the arrival of international high-net-worth individuals attracted by the glamorous lifestyle on offer in the emirate.

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Middle East Roundup, July 25: Iran FM says 'no military solution' to Yemen conflict

Araghchi says no military solution to escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia, Houthis in Yemen after both sides trade attacks; Pakistan, Saudi Arabian foreign ministers exchange views on latest regional developments, reaffirm close ties between Islamabad and Riyadh.

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Syria bus crash kills at least 35

Interior ministry says crash was between "a bus carrying a number of internal security forces personnel and a civilian bus," without specifying how many of the casualties were from its forces.

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Middle East Roundup, July 24: Iran military says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait

'This morning, the fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses and silos and the barracks of the US terrorist army forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain were targeted by Arash kamikaze drones,' the army said in a statement carried by state TV.

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UNESCO lists world heritage sites in Lebanon, West Bank as in danger

UNESCO says fortresses sustained damage, faced ongoing threats from the conflict "serious enough to justify resorting to an emergency procedure."

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Middle East Roundup, July 23: Trump says seriously considering ‘massive attack’ on Iran

Says Iranians "want to negotiate" but were not ready to make a deal at the moment; Pakistan PM condemns Houthi attacks in call with Saudi crown prince, both leaders agree to continue working very closely to maintain regional peace, security, stability.

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Dubai offers over $800 discounts to residents bringing in tourists

Dubai launches 'A Dubai Invite' program, offering residents over $800 (AED 3,000) in discounts and deals for inviting friends and family to visit between July 20 and Oct. 31, aiming to revive tourism after months of war impacted the sector.

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Middle East Roundup, July 22: Trump vows tit-for-tat strikes on Iranian infrastructure over Hormuz attacks

Warns that the United States would retaliate by bombing a bridge or power plant in Iran if Iran attacks any ship in the Strait of Hormuz; Iranian news agency reports US missile strike on island of Larak in Strait of Hormuz.

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Salman Ali Agha (L) and Shan Masood (R) of Pakistan walk off the field at the end of the 2nd day of 1st Test match between West Indies and Pakistan at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago on July 26, 2026. (Photo: AFP)