https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East
The Middle East (term originally coined in English [see § Terminology] [note 1]) is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq. The term came into widespread usage as a replacement of the term Near East (as opposed to the Far East) beginning in the early 20th century.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Middle-East
Middle East, the lands around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing at least the Arabian Peninsula and, by some definitions, Iran, North Africa, and sometimes beyond. Learn more about the history of the classification of the region in this article.

https://www.britannica.com/facts/Middle-East
The Middle East currently has one of the youngest populations in its history, with nearly 30% of its population between the ages of 15 and 29. More women attend a university than men in two thirds of Middle Eastern countries. The Middle East has the greatest amount of religious conflict out of any region. In 2014, its level of strife due to

https://www.aljazeera.com/middle-east/
Wiese scored 13 runs and restricted Oman to 10 in the super over after the match was tied at the end of 20 overs each. Stay on top of Middle East latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera

https://www.bbc.com/news/world/middle_east
The Middle Eastern country accounts for 74% of executions, whose number is the highest for eight years. 6 days ago. Middle East. US Gaza aid pier knocked out of action by heavy seas.

https://www.history.com/topics/middle-east
The Middle East is a large region composed of several countries in north Africa and western Asia. Learn about the Persian Gulf War, the Iran Hostage Crisis, Israel, Syria, Palestine and more.

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/middle-east/
The World Factbook Middle East. Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Gaza Strip; Georgia; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Middle_East
The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq. The term came into widespread usage as a replacement of the term Near East beginning in the early 20th century. The term "Middle East" has led to some confusion over its changing definitions, and being seen as too Eurocentric.

https://apnews.com/hub/middle-east
Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day. Get the latest breaking news in the Middle East with The Associated Press.

https://www.npr.org/sections/middle-east/
Middle East news, arts, culture, and politics. Updates on Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Iran, OPEC, and the Persian Gulf states NPR streaming audio. Subscribe to the Middle East RSS feed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Middle_East
The Middle East was the first to experience a Neolithic Revolution (c. the 10th millennium BCE), as well as the first to enter the Bronze Age (c. 3300-1200 BC) and Iron Age (c. 1200-500 BC). Historically human populations have tended to settle around bodies of water, which is reflected in modern population density patterns.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/20/opinion/a-visual-guide-to-the-middle-east.html
A week later, the U.S. national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, declared, "The Middle East region is quieter today than it has been in two decades.". A lot has changed in six months. The

https://www.nytimes.com/international/section/world/middleeast
An eight-mile-long strip of land between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is the latest focus of the Israeli assault on Hamas. The latest news and investigations from the Middle East, including Iraq

https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis
Middle East crisis — explained. The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments

https://www.cnn.com/world/middle-east
View the latest Middle East news from Israel, Iran, Iraq, Syria and other Middle Eastern countries on CNN.com.

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/2024/2/6/24062589/middle-east-conflicts-explained-israel-hamas-iran
For years, geopolitics in the Middle East has been largely driven by tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the region's main Sunni and Shiite powers, respectively, but in 2023, the two signed

https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/me.htm
The Middle East is a geographical and cultural region located primarily in western Asia, but also in parts of northern Africa and southeastern Europe. The western border of the Middle East is defined by the Mediterranean Sea, where Israel, Lebanon, and Syria rest opposite from Greece and Italy in Europe.

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-are-the-middle-eastern-countries.html
Middle East includes countries that share common factors like ethnic groups, geographic features, religious beliefs, and political history. A transcontinental region including parts of Eurasia and Africa, the Middle East includes countries that share common factors like ethnic groups, geographic features, religious beliefs, and political history.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/
Latest news, opinion, video and analysis with a focus on the Middle East and wider region.

https://www.nytimes.com/section/world/middleeast
The latest news and investigations from the Middle East, including Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, UAE, Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/06/05/scars-of-conflict-are-deeper-and-longer-lasting-in-middle-east-and-central-asia
The worse effects seen in the Middle East and Central Asia, among the world's most conflict-prone areas, likely reflect sharper effects from higher-intensity conflicts (which are more frequent in these regions) and the prevalence of exacerbating preexisting conditions. For example, our findings suggest that countries with weaker institutions

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/02/02/world/us-iran-strikes-middle-east-news
Middle East Crisis U.S. Strikes Over 85 Targets at 7 Sites in Iraq and Syria Against Iran's Forces and Proxies. President Biden had promised to respond to the drone attack that killed three

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-experts-urge-all-countries-recognise-palestinian-statehood-2024-06-03/
GENEVA, June 3 (Reuters) - A group of United Nations experts called on Monday for all countries to recognise a Palestinian state to ensure peace in the Middle East. The call came less than a week

https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/04/politics/middle-east-gaza-ceasefire-deal-biden-officials/index.html
Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk is headed to Cairo this week, according to a source familiar. Egypt, alongside Qatar, has played a significant mediating role in the fraught negotiations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_modern_conflicts_in_the_Middle_East
This is a list of modern conflicts in the Middle East ensuing in the geographic and political region known as the Middle East.The "Middle East" is traditionally defined as the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia), Levant, and Egypt and neighboring areas of Arabia, Anatolia and Iran.It currently encompasses the area from Egypt, Turkey and Cyprus in the west to Iran and the Persian Gulf in the east

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/05/31/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-middle-east-2/
State Dining Room 1:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. (The President checks his watch.) Just checking it's afternoon. (Laughter.) Good afternoon. Before I begin my remarks, I just wanted

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/06/05/world/israel-gaza-war-hamas
The C.I.A. director and a Middle East envoy were set to meet with regional officials as President Biden tries to raise pressure on Israel and Hamas to agree to a deal.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-30/us-officials-rein-in-ai-chip-sales-to-middle-east-by-nvidia-amd
US officials have slowed the issuing of licenses to chipmakers such as Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. for large-scale AI accelerator shipments to the Middle East, according to people

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Middle_Eastern_countries_by_population
The following is a list of countries in the Middle East sorted by projected population. Table. Rank Country (or dependent territory) 2020 projection % of pop. Average relative annual growth (%) Average absolute annual growth Estimated doubling time (years) Official figure (where