Entity Index

Middle East Understanding Policy Project

1 direct match plus 193 related mentions across topic references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.

world

World Leaders Gather in Doha to Honor Qatar’s Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

As Qatar observes national mourning, senior figures from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa arrive in Doha to pay respects to the late former emir credited with transforming the nation.

Jul 15, 2026, 6:09 PM Euronews

Stories Related To Middle East Understanding Policy Project

Showing 169-192 of 194 articles.

All stories

business

Nvidia Expands Sovereign AI Partnerships with Focus on Japan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Japan to support a government-backed AI developer, continuing the company’s global push into sovereign AI systems.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:50 PM

world

Stocks Rise Following Soft US Inflation Data Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global equities climbed after a surprising drop in US inflation readings and strong corporate earnings, despite escalating US-Iran hostilities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 PM

world

Stocks Rise Following Soft US Inflation Data Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global equities climbed after weaker-than-expected US inflation figures and strong corporate earnings, despite escalating US-Iran hostilities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 PM

general

Republican Nancy Mace Proposes Permanent Travel Ban on 39 Countries Across Caribbean, Middle East, and Africa

South Carolina lawmaker seeks to codify and expand former President Trump's travel restrictions with new legislation targeting multiple regions and Palestinian Authority-issued documents.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:53 PM

Tripling US Union Membership Could Shift $1.2 Trillion to Workers Annually, Report Finds

A new Economic Policy Institute report reveals that increasing union density to mid-20th century levels would raise median wages by 14.5%, narrow racial pay gaps, and reverse a third of inequality growth since 1979.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 3:45 PM

general

Federal Funding Changes Disrupt Cancer Disparities Research, Survey Finds

A majority of cancer researchers focusing on disparities report that recent federal policy shifts have hindered their work and slowed progress.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:29 PM

world

US Launches 90-Minute Air Strikes on Iran’s Greater Tunb Island Amid Rising Tensions

The US military targeted Iranian defense and missile sites on Greater Tunb Island, escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and causing significant casualties.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:16 PM

world

US Strikes Marine Control Tower in Iran

On July 15, 2026, the United States conducted a strike targeting a marine control tower in Iran, marking a significant military action in the region.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:20 PM

general

GOP Rep. Ben Cline Introduces Bill to Restrict Daughters of the American Revolution Membership to Biological Women

Rep. Ben Cline proposes legislation to require the Daughters of the American Revolution to limit membership to biological women, responding to the organization's recent policy shift allowing transgender applicants.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 12:08 PM

Over 1,600 Energy Department Webpages Removed Amid US Heatwave and Policy Shift

As a severe heatwave grips the US, more than 1,600 Department of Energy webpages offering guidance on energy savings and grid protection have been deleted, coinciding with the Trump administration’s proposal to weaken appliance efficiency standards.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:52 AM

politics

Trump Stands Firm on MOU Violations as Iran Cease-Fire Ends

The cease-fire with Iran has ended, prompting President Trump to reject violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), raising questions about the administration's next steps.

National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 10:51 AM

world

Iran Launches Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, Claims Strike on US Fifth Fleet’s Command Centre

On Tuesday night, July 15th 2026, Iran conducted attacks across the Middle East, targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, and claimed to have destroyed the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:54 AM

business

China’s Big Three Airlines Face Up to $1.33 Billion Loss Amid Middle East Conflict

China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern report deeper first-half losses primarily due to rising fuel costs linked to ongoing Middle East war.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 8:33 AM

world

Iran Launches Strikes on Neighbors Amid US Blockade Reinstatement and Trump Threats

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AM

business

China’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Marking Slowest Pace in Over Three Years

Industrial production grew 5.4% in early 2026, but weak consumption and fragile economic momentum weigh on outlook.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 AM

world

Taiwan’s Opposition TPP Launches Historic First Delegation Visit to Mainland China

The Taiwan People’s Party seeks to foster goodwill and dialogue to support cross-Strait peace amid ongoing tensions with Beijing.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:12 AM

world

Trump Vows Continued Strikes on Iran Amid IRGC Attacks on US Forces

Former President Trump declares US strikes on Iran will persist until he decides otherwise, following IRGC attacks on American forces in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:37 AM

world

Scientists Set Sail on RSS David Attenborough to Study Greenland Glacier Melt and Climate Impact

An international team embarks on a £20 million mission to investigate Greenland's melting glaciers and their potential effects on Atlantic Ocean currents and Europe's climate.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:26 AM

world

Iran Launches Missile and Drone Barrage Targeting US Naval Base in Bahrain

Sirens sounded across Bahrain’s capital as Iranian state media reported an attack on a US naval support base.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:06 AM

general

Far-Left Podcasters Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan Criticize Homeschooling as 'Weird' and a 'Huge Problem'

Hosts of the 'I've Had It' podcast expressed strong opposition to homeschooling during their July 14th show, sparking debate over education choices in the U.S.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 12:02 AM

world

Trump Withdraws 20% Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Amid Rising US-Iran Conflict

Following escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump reverses his plan to impose a transit fee, opting instead for investment deals with Gulf States.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 7:31 PM

business

Japan's Tourism Sector Forecasts 42 Million Visitors in 2026 Amid Challenges

Mori Trust projects steady visitor numbers for 2026 and highlights the importance of repeat tourists to meet Japan's 2030 target of 60 million foreign travelers.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 2:28 PM

world

World Leaders Visit Qatar to Condole Death of Former Emir Sheikh Hamad

Following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, leaders from the Middle East and beyond have gathered in Qatar to pay their respects.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 1:53 PM