Middle East
Syrian government announce integration deal with Kurdish forces
The sides announced the deal after Syrian government forces under President Ahmed al-Sharaa captured swathes of northern and eastern Syria from the SDF this month.
Qatar’s takeover of Georgetown University should be investigated
IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran
Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis
Another US destroyer enters Middle East waters as Iran receives 1,000 new drones - report
The USS Delbert D. Black entered the region sometime in the past 48 hours, bringing the number of destroyers in the Middle East to six.
Iran's Shamkhani warns of ‘immediate, unprecedented’ attack on Tel Aviv in event of US strikes
Shamkhani wrote that a “limited strike is an illusion,” adding that any US military move, “from any source and at any level,” would be treated as an act of war.
Honoring the Abraham Accords: Why Israel, US must stand with the UAE - opinion
When an ally is targeted because of the alliance, this is an opportunity to show what the Abraham Accords alliance means in the Middle East.
Trump's Peace Council is still far from bringing peace in Gaza - opinion
It is unclear why it was necessary to construct such a complex structure to address Gaza’s well-known fundamental problems.
US supporting Iran's protesters is still 'America First' - opinion
America First requires us to support the brave protesters the regime is not merely an internal Iranian problem: it is a global arsonist with a gasoline budget and a religious excuse.
Trump speaks with Syria’s Sharaa to ensure peace, cooperation in eastern Syria
As Syria seeks to continue the ceasefire and also works with the US to avoid tension, as Syria’s president is also heading to Russia.
Trump says US won't help Iraq if it picks Maliki as prime minister
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that reinstalling Nouri al-Maliki would be a "very bad choice" for Iraq.
Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever
This was the third time in the past four years that the scientists moved the clock closer to midnight.
Why Israel was right to recognize Somaliland - opinion
Somaliland’s six million people see Israel’s recognition as a long-overdue reward for decades of successful state-building.
Board of Peace tests US influence as Saudi Arabia recalibrates - analysis
Saudi Arabia expands its diplomatic options with Russia, Iran, China, and Turkey as Washington weighs confrontation with Tehran.