Thousands flee wildfires in Middle East amid heatwave
Wildfires around the Middle East triggered by a heatwave in the region have killed two people and forced thousands to leave their homes.
Middle East
Trump presides as Israel and Arab states sign historic pacts
Donald Trump has presided over the signing of historic diplomatic pacts between Israel and two Gulf Arab nations that he hopes will lead to a new order in the Middle East and cast him as a peacemaker at the height of his reelection campaign.
US to reduce troops in Iraq by more than 2,000
The United States is reducing its troop presence in Iraq this month from 5,200 to 3,000, the top American commander for the Middle East has said.
Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian MP has said he has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.
Johnson ‘drops in’ on Raab’s meeting with Donald Trump’s son-in-law
The Prime Minister “dropped in” on a meeting between Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and senior White House adviser Jared Kushner, Downing Street has confirmed.
Coronavirus death toll tops 50,000 in Middle East
The confirmed death toll from coronavirus has risen above 50,000 in the Middle East as the pandemic continues.
United Arab Emirates to establish full diplomatic ties with Israel
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have announced they are establishing full diplomatic relations in a US-brokered deal that requires Israel to halt its plan to annex occupied West Bank land sought by the Palestinians.
Maxine Peake cancels play to highlight plight of Palestinian actors
Maxine Peake has cancelled a play in London to highlight the plight of Palestinian playwrights and other artists targeted by the Israeli authorities.
Ramadan means fasting and Facebook for many in Middle East, data shows
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to God and away from worldly distractions, is being reshaped by technology.
Jeremy Bowen reveals bowel cancer diagnosis
BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen has revealed he is suffering from bowel cancer but is staying positive.
Quest for Scottish Cup silverware begins for Aberdeen in the City of Gold
Aberdeen will make a 7,200-mile round trip to the Middle East to boost the bid to secure a 150-mile drive to Hampden for the Scottish Cup final in May.
Museum tells story of heroic north-east soldier chosen for daring secret WW1 mission
An army museum is highlighting the role played by a North-east soldier who was part of a handpicked team carrying out a daring secret mission during World War 1.
Sage Group shares plummet on sales downgrade
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.
Sage Group shares plummet on sales downgrade
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.
Sage Group shares plummet on sales downgrade
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.