US weighs 'precision strikes' on Iranian officials as military build-up surges, sources say Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 01/26/2026 - 17:04 US has increased total supply of interceptors that may be needed for a fresh round of strikes on Iran, former US official says […]

Refugees in Minnesota sue Trump administration for 'terrorising' arrests amid federal crackdown Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 01/26/2026 - 17:06 At least 100 lawfully admitted refugees from different countries have been detained without charge, legal experts say […]

Libya signs $20bn oil deals with US and French energy companies Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 01/26/2026 - 20:42 Tripoli based government also signs a memorandum of understanding with Egypt and Chevron on oil exploration […]

Why did Egypt's January uprising fail, and what remains of it? Submitted by Taqadum al-Khatib on Mon, 01/26/2026 - 19:25 Fifteen years on, Egypt's January uprising still defines political life through repression, a divided opposition, and an unfinished struggle for freedom and democracy […]

Israel kills TV presenter, two others in Lebanon Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:29 The killings come as Lebanon submits a formal complaint to the United Nations about Israel's ceasefire violations in the country […]

For Iran, another US–Israeli attack would be an 'existential war' Submitted by Seyed Hossein Mousavian on Mon, 01/26/2026 - 15:56 Tehran will respond in a way that eliminates any incentive for restraint, unleashing a conflict that would be impossible to control […]

Turkey plans buffer zone if Iran government falls Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:04 Ankara draws up plans to prevent a wave of potential refugees in case of a US attack on Iran Turkish soldiers […]

Mukaab: Saudi Arabia suspends construction of controversial cube structure Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:04 Giant Riyadh building, which drew criticism for likeness to Kaaba, is latest grand project paused by kingdom over finances […]

Australia cancels visa of British-Israeli influencer for 'spreading hatred' Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:01 Sammy Yahood says Islam is a ‘disgusting ideology’ and has called on the US to deport Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar […]

US suggests Hamas disarmament would come with amnesty deal Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:37 France calls for next stage of Trump peace plan to be implemented in Gaza as last captive body retrieved by Israel […]