Mideast
The Middle East is a geopolitical region that is generally defined as encompassing all of West Asia except for the Caucasus and including African Egypt and European Turkey. It roughly corresponds with what was historically referred to in Western Europe as the Near East, which was juxtaposed with the Far East. Unlike West Asia's adherence to continental boundaries, the Middle East is demarcated by following political borders. Since the early 20th century, the term "Middle East" has grown increasingly prominent in international discourse, although it is often prone to causing confusion or disagreement on account of vague and changing definitions of what countries and regions it spans. The related terms "Middle East and North Africa" and "Greater Middle East" denote other existing concepts of the region that involve extending the "Middle East" to incorporate most Muslim-majority countries.
Recent news mentioning Mideast
- — Goldman Flags Risk of $120 Oil If Mideast Ship Attacks Intensify
- — Gold Price at Lowest in 3 Weeks as Mideast Tensions Boost Rate-Hike Bets
- — Market Minute 8-31-26- Oil Rises on Fresh Mideast Strikes
- — India’s Economy Posts Robust Growth Despite Mideast Energy Shock
- — Nasdaq slides, yields elevated as Mideast conflict fears grow
- — Oil Prices, Treasury Yields Rise With Mideast Concerns
- — Covert Mideast Oil Flows Are Keeping Global Prices in Check
- — U.S. Resumes Mideast Crude Imports After 50-Day Pause
- — Stocks get AI boost; investors on tenterhooks over Mideast peace talks
- — Wall St futures edge up on Mideast deal hopes; healthcare in focus
- — Stocks Fall on Mideast Escalation Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
- — Market Minute 7-27-26- Markets Breathe Easier Amid Mideast Calm