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Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts

It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.

 A protester holds a portrait of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki during a protest against US President Donald Trump near the US embassy in Baghdad, on Jan. 29, 2026.
IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report

 A voter holds his proof of Kuwaiti citizenship upon arriving at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kuwait City on June 6, 2023.

Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street next to deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, in London, Britain, October 29, 2025.

UK PM Starmer under pressure as Lammy defends Mandelson appointment


Suspicious envelope found at Prime Minister's Office, paramedics, forces rule out danger

A suspicious envelope was found in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. Paramedics and additional forces ruled out that it contained a dangerous substance.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, November 10, 2025.

Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return

The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.

IDF soldiers who served with Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014 form an honor guard over his coffin upon its return to Israel after over 11 years in Hamas captivity, November 9, 2025.

On This Day: Israeli former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated 30 years ago

Rabin was shot by far-Right Jew Yigal Amir following the prime minister's agreement to cede Israeli territory to the Palestinian Liberation Organization in an attempt to achieve peace.

Yitzhak Rabin (1922 - 1995) making an address, July 1974.

Decades after Rabin assassination, Herzog warns there is 'mutual venom between Right and Left'

President Isaac Herzog opened the official commemoration ceremony for the 30 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, held at the President's Residence.

Israeli President Issac Herzog at a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of former Israeli Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin's assassination, at the president's residence in Jerusalem on November 3, 2025.

Netanyahu's trial adds extra testimony day as judges push for quicker proceedings

Netanyahu's corruption trial will add an extra day next week, despite defense objections, as judges push for faster proceedings.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, September 16, 2025.

Bill to give Knesset power to freeze Netanyahu's criminal trial postponed upon PM's opposition

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara slammed the bill proposal, saying it “allows political considerations to encroach on criminal proceedings.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025

'Fake news,' Netanyahu denies White House wrote apology given to Qatar's PM

The Prime Minister’s Office rejected a Politico report claiming the White House drafted Netanyahu’s apology to Qatar, calling it “fake news” and asserting the remarks were written solely by his team.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump meet in the White House, September 29, 2025.

Israeli citizen imprisoned in Jordan for three months returns to Israel

Salameh was transferred back to Israel via the Jordan River Crossing after talks that took place in recent months with the assistance of the Foreign Ministry, Shin Bet, and Israel Police.

Mahmoud Salameh, an Israeli citizen who was imprisoned in Jordan for three months, returns to Israel, October 1, 2025.

Naftali Bennett to impose limit on prime minister's tenure if elected

The law is part of the stabilization plan for Israel that Bennett is currently formulating.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid hold a joint press conference at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 20, 2022.

Man arrested for threatening to kill Netanyahu

The man described his plans to acquire a gun and fire three shots at the prime minister.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press statement in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025