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The Straits Times
straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > imf-says-saudi-economy-resilient-in-face-of-middle-east-war

IMF says Saudi economy resilient in face of Middle East war

1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (284+ words) Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil exporter, but has been seeking to diversify its economy. Published Jul 30, 2026, 03:40 AM RIYADH - The International Monetary Fund on July 29 said the economy of Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has been resilient…...

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straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > iran-military-says-attacked-us-bases-in-bahrain-jordan-kuwait

Iran military says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (280+ words) In a satellite image from Planet Labs, aircraft are seen at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Azraq, Jordan, on Feb 2. Published Jul 24, 2026, 05:40 PM Updated Jul 24, 2026, 05:44 PM TEHRAN - Iran’s military said on July 24 it carried out drone strikes against several…...

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straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > israel-says-saudi-recognition-would-be-historic-for-regional-peace

Israel says Saudi recognition would be ‘historic’ for regional peace

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (357+ words) The US and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark deal on July 22 to establish a civilian nuclear programme. Published Jul 23, 2026, 10:43 PM JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on July 23 that Saudi recognition of Israel would be a significant step…...

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straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > lebanon-israel-to-hold-next-talks-in-italy-on-august-4-lebanese-official-says

Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on Aug 4, Lebanese official says

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (570+ words) Israel and Lebanon have held more than three months of face-to-face talks, billed as a way to put a permanent end to hostilities. Published Jul 22, 2026, 10:32 PM Updated Jul 22, 2026, 10:56 PM BEIRUT - Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their next round…...

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straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > lebanon-is-everyones-playground-and-peace-in-the-region-looks-as-elusive-as-ever

Lebanon is everyone’s playground and peace in the region looks as elusive as ever

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (1079+ words) US President Donald J Trump welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House on July 21. Published Jul 22, 2026, 06:30 PM Updated Jul 22, 2026, 07:01 PM LONDON – Prospects for a ceasefire in the Gulf remain poor, as the United States and Iran have continued…...

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straitstimes.com > world > europe > turkeys-opposition-leader-to-form-new-party-to-challenge-erdogan

Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (586+ words) Published Jul 21, 2026, 08:32 PM Updated Jul 21, 2026, 10:57 PM ANKARA, July 21 - Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel said on Tuesday he would resign his post and form a new party, a political splintering that compounds the challenges facing President Tayyip Erdogan's opponents as they…...

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straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > iranian-forces-target-bahrain-and-kuwait-after-us-hits-irans-south

Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran’s south

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (833+ words) A plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. Published Jul 21, 2026, 06:07 PM Updated Jul 21, 2026, 06:45 PM DUBAI - US forces bombed targets in southern Iran overnight after President Donald Trump said Tehran would pay…...

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straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > hamas-names-khalil-al-hayya-as-new-leader-statement-says

Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (161+ words) Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, stand near a screen displaying Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya during a rally to show support to Lebanon's Hezbollah and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen October 18, 2024. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah Published Jul 20, 2026, 07:32 PM Updated…...

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straitstimes.com > world > europe > cyprus-marks-52-years-since-invasion-as-un-renews-peace-push

Cyprus marks 52 years since invasion as UN renews peace push

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (242+ words) Published Jul 20, 2026, 02:42 PM Updated Jul 20, 2026, 03:02 PM NICOSIA, July 20 - Cyprus marked the 52-year anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion on Monday as the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities prepared for a renewed effort from the United Nations to break years of deadlock in…...

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straitstimes.com > world > middle-east > iran-launches-fresh-attacks-after-sixth-day-of-us-strikes

Iran attacks US Gulf bases amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (650+ words) Iran fired missiles and drones at American military bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait after the US military said it completed another night of strikes. Published Jul 17, 2026, 11:51 AM Updated Jul 17, 2026, 02:50 PM DUBAI - Iran said it launched fresh attacks on US…...