Cannes Film Festival Film, TV & Music Culture Live Story Cannes Film Festival 2026 MENA lineup: Films of war and exile
Lebanon-Israel conflict Society Live Story Surviving two wars: The struggle of Sudanese migrants in Lebanon
Cultural Heritage History Culture Live Story Baghdad's 'Agatha Christie House' and Iraq's vanishing past
News Menu Show — News Menu Hide — News Menu MENA World Economy Energy Health Environment Sports Offbeat All News Qatar MENA Live Story Qatar PM meets Rubio, Witkoff amid push for Iran deal Qatari officials have been working behind the scenes to mediate a peace deal between Iran and the US and end the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The New Arab Staff 10 May, 2026 Most Viewed Info section United Kingdom World Live Story Was former synagogue targeted in London arson attack a mosque? The New Arab Staff 06 May, 2026 Info section US-Israel war on Iran MENA Live Story Did Saudi Arabia force Trump to pause Hormuz 'Project Freedom'? The New Arab Staff 07 May, 2026 Info section 2026 UK local elections World Live Story Palestine and the UK elections: What early wins, losses suggest Assiah Hamed Anam Alam 08 May, 2026 Subscribe now to The Daily Briefing Bringing you up to speed with the latest news headlines from the MENA region and beyond Subscribe now Smotrich unveils plan to uproot Palestinian trees in West Bank The New Arab Staff 10 May 2026 Iran warns of 'new weapons, methods, fronts' if attacked again The New Arab Staff & Agencies 10 May 2026 Iran seeks World Cup visas for players linked to Guards The New Arab Staff & Agencies 10 May 2026 Syria sets first cabinet reshuffle since Assad ouster The New Arab Staff & Agencies 10 May 2026 MENA Algeria and France agree to boost ties after diplomatic spat Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war Iran Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits response Qatari LNG tanker sailing towards Strait of Hormuz More in MENA World Israel to release Gaza flotilla activists after global pressure Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art Putin attends WW2 victory parade, worries deepen over Ukraine 'No Other Land' filmmaker warns UN of Israeli settler violence More in World Economy Global stocks diverge, oil rises after fresh US-Iran clashes Oil jumps, stocks mixed amid Iran, US claims of attack in Strait OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, doesn't mention UAE pull-out Venezuela signs oil, gas deals with US companies More in Economy Energy Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles UAE says OPEC exit 'not directed against anyone' Iraq starts work on Basra-Haditha oil pipeline: state media Which other countries have left OPEC as the UAE announces exit? More in Energy Environment UN moves to protect fertiliser flow through Hormuz Strait UAE hit by heavy rain sparking fears of more flooding Toxic smoke, rain over Tehran after Israel strikes oil depots Afghanistan quake causes no 'serious' damage, injuries: official More in Environment Sports Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th Saudi Pro League goal 'Stop the Game': Irish celebrities urge boycott of Israel match Salah 'deserves big send-off', says Liverpool boss Slot Palestinian FA chief blasts Israeli VP at FIFA Congress More in Sports Offbeat 'Prince of Arab Song' Hany Shaker dies at 74 after long illness Was St. George really Palestinian? Sharaa comments on backlash over Damascus 'sexy dance' routine Elmo and Ramy Youssef celebrate Arab heritage on Sesame Street More in Offbeat
![opec [Getty]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_343x193/public/2263890459.jpeg?h=a5f2f23a&itok=_CrpsKLA)
![Despite his pro-Palestine stance, Ramy Youssef has avoided explicit statements of solidarity in the press [Getty Images]](/sites/default/files/styles/image_343x193/public/2024-02/GettyImages-1928612968%20%281%29.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=OE11wHDR)