Al Jazeera 18 May 2026
UN calls on Israel to prevent Gaza ‘genocide’
The United Nations rights chief called for Israel to ‘end its unlawful presence in the Palestinian territory’.
Hürriyet 18 May 2026
Trump says US postponing planned attack on Iran
President Donald Trump said on May 18 that the U.S. has postponed a military strike against Iran planned for May 19 after direct appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, a…
The National 18 May 2026
Fears of Middle East internet cuts over Iranian threat to undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz
Undersea internet and data cables in the Strait of Hormuz could be the next casualty of the Iran conflict. Iranian media reported in recent weeks that the country would soon apply…
Channel8 English 18 May 2026
Trump Warns 'Nothing Left' of Iran as Drone Strikes Strain Shaky Truce
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran on Sunday, declaring "there won't be anything left" of Iran if a comprehensive peace deal is not re
Al Jazeera 18 May 2026
What we know about Israel’s interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Israeli forces have intercepted multiple vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
The National 18 May 2026
UN chief leads global denunciation of drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has led global condemnation of the drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. Leaders from the Middle East and around the world …
Axios 18 May 2026
Iran's new offer is insufficient, risks war resumption: Senior U.S. official
Iran has given an updated proposal for a deal to end the war, but the White House believes it is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal, a senior U.S. officia…
The National 18 May 2026
Lebanese President vows to 'do impossible' to end Israel's war on country
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun vowed to "do the impossible" to stop Israel's war on the country, as it faces attacks despite a ceasefire. The US-brokered truce came into effect l…
The National 18 May 2026
Trump says Gulf leaders persuaded him to halt planned US strike on Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had delayed planned US military strikes on Iran after appeals from Gulf leaders, who told him serious negotiations with Tehran were und…
Al Jazeera 18 May 2026
The Gulf does not have to choose Iran or Israel
It has to choose stability or permanent war. One of the most dangerous ideas in today’s Middle East is the claim that Gulf states must choose between Iran and Israel. This framing…
Axios 18 May 2026
Trump says he's pausing plan to attack Iran
President Trump said Monday that he'd planned to strike Iran "tomorrow" but was holding off to give negotiations another chance. He claimed he made the decision at the request of …
Al Jazeera 18 May 2026
Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports
Bread shortages deepen in Gaza as flour imports dwindle and bakeries struggle to meet rising demand amid fuel scarcity.