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Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices upThe expectation had been for falling rates this year, but the war with Iran and its resulting rise in oil prices upended that.CNBC BusinessBUSINESS
Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy' - ReutersIran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy' ReutersReutersWORLD
In southern Lebanon, fighting Hezbollah in the hills becomes a strategic conundrumIn hilly southern Lebanon, local forces are keen to maintain control over areas from which Israeli troops have withdrawn.Defense NewsWAR
Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient AssyriaThree forgotten Assyrian kings may have been hiding in plain sight for more than 2,700 years. By piecing together clues from tablets, inscriptions, and an ancient statue, researchers argue that these rulers were omitted from the famous Assyrian King List.ScienceDailySCIENCE
Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/21/2026 (Video)Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/21/2026 (Video)Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
UAE Reports Iranian Missile Attack as Tensions Rise | Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/19/2026Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA.Bloomberg MarketsBUSINESS
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase - BBCUS condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase BBCBBC ConflictWAR
Trump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East - AP NewsTrump says US has no talks planned with Iran and other news from the Middle East AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce - AP NewsIsraeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11 people in another test to truce AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
Iran says Qatar is holding pilots, Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, and other Middle East news - AP NewsIran says Qatar is holding pilots, Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, and other Middle East news AP NewsAssociated PressWORLD
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities sayIsrael's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.BBC NewsWORLD
Yemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says - ReutersYemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says ReutersReutersWORLD

Middle East Archive · August 2026

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