Middle East
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Are we close to World War Three?
In Depth Trump’s brand of ‘narcissistic unilateralism’ has ‘increased risks of global conflict’
By The Week UK Last updated
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Trump, Iran trade threats as protest deaths rise
Speed Read The death toll in Iran has surpassed 500
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Iran cuts internet as protests escalate
Speed Reada Government buildings across the country have been set on fire
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The elite falcon trade in the Middle East
Under the Radar Popularity of the birds of prey has been ‘soaring’ despite doubts over the legality of sourcing and concerns for animal welfare
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Iran’s government rocked by protests
Speed Read The death toll from protests sparked by the collapse of Iran’s currency has reached at least 19
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why is Iran facing its biggest protests in years?
TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Iranians are taking to the streets as a growing movement of civic unrest threatens a fragile stability
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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‘Trump’s bad qualities make him good at handling the Middle East’
instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Why these Iraqi elections are so important
The Explainer The US and Israel are increasingly pressuring Baghdad to tackle Iran-backed militants, while weakened Iran sees Iraq as a vital remaining ally
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Taps could run dry in drought-stricken Tehran
Under the Radar President warns that unless rationing eases water crisis, citizens may have to evacuate the capital
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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‘America today isn’t just looking to overcome’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Israel arrests ex-IDF legal chief over abuse video leak
Speed Read Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi had resigned from her post last week
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Saudi Arabia could become an AI focal point
Under the Radar A state-backed AI project hopes to rival China and the United States
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine
Pros and cons New conflict means long-held plan for peace seems further away than ever
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
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Trump declares end to Gaza war, ‘dawn’ of new Mideast
Speed Read Hamas freed the final 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel released thousands of Palestinian detainees
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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