Sharaa tells Iraq's Barzani Kurds integral to Syria amid fears of Aleppo spillover More than 140,000 people have been displaced by fighting between Syrian government and Kurdish forces in Aleppo and the situation has captured the attention of Kurdistan Region and federal government leaders in neighboring Iraq. Iraq
MidEast VC funding hits record $3.8B in 2025, driven by strong Gulf showing Many emerging venture markets contracted in 2025, but the Middle East and North Africa bucked the trend. Saudi Arabia
UAE cuts student funding for UK universities over Muslim Brotherhood fears London has not banned the group as a terrorist organization, but UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the option is under "close review." United Arab Emirates
Flights from UAE, Qatar and Turkey canceled to Iran as protests grow Several airlines canceled their flights to Iranian cities as the protests continue to grow despite a communication blackout. Iran
