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Israel and Syria are holding talks on a bilateral agreement to end hostilities, with Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi leading the Israeli side. The focus is on security coordination, though Israel hopes to eventually include Syria in the Abraham Accords.

Israel, Syria Hold Advanced Talks on Security Deal

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Iran-Linked Hackers Threaten to Release Trump Aide Emails

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Hamas: No Gaza Negotiations Planned Yet, 'Contact' With Mediators Ongoing

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Trump Visits 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center in Florida

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US Warns of Iranian Cyber Threats Despite Israel Ceasefire

Oman

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Headed for Texas

APR 28 2023APR 2023

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq this week became the first Omani head of state to visit Russia, marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations during his April 21-22 state visit to Moscow.

Oman's Sultan Makes Historic First Visit to Russia

Iran

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Tehran on Saturday for state funerals honoring 60 people killed during a 12-day war with Israel, including Revolutionary Guard chief Gen. Hossein Salami and ballistic missile program head Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, both killed on June 13.

Iran Holds Mass Funeral for Military Leaders Killed in War

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Argentina to Try Suspects in 1994 Jewish Center Bombing in Absentia

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Iran's Khamenei Claims Victory Over Israel, US After Ceasefire

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Trump Allegedly Offers Iran $30B Nuclear Deal Amid Diplomatic Push

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Lake Defends Voice of America Cuts in House Hearing

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Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial was delayed by at least a week on Sunday on diplomatic and security grounds after U.S. President Donald Trump implicitly threatened to suspend military assistance to Israel if the "witch hunt" continued.

Netanyahu's Corruption Trial Delayed After Trump Threats

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UK Police Probe Anti-Israel Chants at Glastonbury Festival

EU Leaders Call for Gaza Ceasefire, Postpone Action on Israel Report

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Israeli Strikes Kill 81 in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume

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Israel Halts Aid Deliveries to Northern Gaza

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Iraq

According to Middle Eastern and Western leaders, the Islamic State (IS) has begun reactivating fighters in Syria and Iraq following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government late last year, with security operatives foiling at least a dozen major attacks in 2025.

Reports: IS Attempts Comeback in Middle East

Australian Engineer Released From Iraqi Prison After 4 Years

Report: PKK Pledges to Dissolve

Iraq Frees Over 19,000 Inmates Under New Amnesty Law

Islamabad Demands Justice after 8 Pakistanis Killed in Iran

Syria

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday terminating most U.S. sanctions on Syria, ending a national emergency declared in 2004 and revoking five executive orders that formed the foundation of the sanctions program after the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad.

Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria

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Syria: Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Kills at Least 22

Israel Strikes Syria After First Rocket Attack Since Assad Fall

Syrian Doctor Gets Life Sentence for Assad-Era Torture

US Reduces Syria Military Presence to Single Base

Jordan

Jordan's Interior Minister Mazin Fraya announced a comprehensive ban on the Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday, ordering the closure of all offices and confiscation of the group's assets across the country.

Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood, Seizes Assets

Trump Reaffirms Gaza Plans Amid Visit from Jordan's King Abdullah II

AOC Challenges Party Veteran for Key House Oversight Role

DEC 7 2024DEC 2024

Trump Floats Plan to 'Clean Out' Gaza

Jordan: Gunman Shot Dead Near Israeli Embassy

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without permits from entering Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, implementing strict measures to control overcrowding and enhance safety during the religious gathering that draws millions of Muslims.

Saudi Arabia Blocks 269,000 Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims

Saudi Foreign Minister: US and Riyadh Agree to End Gaza War, Release All Hostages

Trump Announces Syria Sanctions Will Be Lifted

Trump Announces $142 Billion US-Saudi Arms Deal

U.S. Drops Israel Normalization Tie to Saudi Nuclear Deal

Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul on Sunday, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the defense, energy, and transportation sectors.

Erdoğan, Sharif Meet in Istanbul Amid India-Turkey Tensions

Ukraine: Nine Killed in Russian Drone Strike as Countries Remain Distant in Negotiations

Zelenskyy Again Calls on Putin to Attend Turkey Peace Talks

Russia-Ukraine Delegations Meet for First Time Since 2022

European Council President Pushes Balkans Expansion Amid Turkey Standoff

Yemen

Israeli navy ships launched long-range strikes on Hodeidah port in Yemen on Tuesday, the first time naval forces rather than aircraft were used against Houthi targets. The strikes hit two docks, which Israel claims the Iran-backed Houthis use to transfer weapons for terrorism.

Israeli Navy Strikes Yemen Port, Threatens Houthi Blockade

Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports in Yemen

Trump Halts Yemen Strikes After Claimed Houthi Ceasefire Deal

Israel Strikes Yemen's Main Airport in Sanaa

Israel Strikes Yemen's Hodeidah Port After Attack on Tel Aviv Airport

United Arab Emirates

U.S. President Donald Trump this week concluded a four-day Gulf tour after securing deals worth over $2 trillion, including a $200 billion agreement with the UAE, $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia, and Qatar's $200 billion Boeing aircraft purchase agreement.

Trump Secures $2T in Gulf Deals During Middle East Tour

Disney to Build Theme Park Resort in Abu Dhabi

ICJ Dismisses Sudan's Genocide Case Against UAE

Sudan Cuts Diplomatic Ties With the UAE

UAE Pioneers AI-Powered Legal System in Global First

Qatar

Israel announced on Thursday that it had approved 22 new settlements in the West Bank, the largest expansion in decades. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the settlements — which are largely seen as illegal under international law — "prevents the establishment of a Palestinian state."

Israel Announces 22 New West Bank Settlements

Qatar-US Air Force One Deal Hits Legal Snag Over Terms

Pentagon Accepts $400M Qatari Jet for Air Force One Use

Israeli Forces Advance in Khan Younis

Rubio: US 'Pleased' with Gaza Aid, But More Needed

Lebanon

Israel conducted airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday, allegedly targeting underground drone production facilities operated by Hezbollah. This marks the fourth such attack since the November ceasefire. The strikes occurred on the eve of Eid al-Adha, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate the area.

Israel Strikes Beirut on Eve of Muslim Holiday

Hezbollah Alliance Dominates South Lebanon's Municipal Elections

Israeli Strike Kills Hamas Commander in Lebanon

Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon

Israeli Strike on Beirut Kills 4, Including Hezbollah Official

Palestine

A Hamas attack killed seven Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza on Tuesday after a Hamas fighter planted an explosive device on the armored vehicle they were in. It was the deadliest attack against Israeli forces in Gaza in months. In a separate incident, two soldiers were wounded by RPG fire near Khan Younis.

Hamas Attack Kills 7 Israeli Soldiers in Southern Gaza

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Australia: Court Rules ABC Journalist Unlawfully Dismissed Over Gaza Post

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Israel Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages From Gaza

EU Finds 'Indications' Israel Is Breaching Trade Deal Due to Actions in Gaza

Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil Released on Bail

Kuwait

Kuwaiti citizens on Thursday voted in the country's first national elections under the new Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, amid hopes to end a years-long gridlock between the National Assembly and the royal family.

Kuwait Holds 4th Election in 4 Years

APR 4 2024APR 4 2024

UK: Doctors Strike to Reduce Patient Services for Next 3 Weeks

DEC 19 2023DEC 2023

US, Saudi Arabia Discuss Yemen Peace Efforts

MAY 8 2023MAY 2023

Amnesty: Executions Reach Highest Total in 5 Years

MAY 16 2023MAY 2023

Iran Seizes Second Oil Tanker in a Week Amid US Confrontation

MAY 4 2023MAY 2023

Bahrain

Following a meeting on Sunday between acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, both countries agreed to "establish the necessary mechanisms" to start talks aimed at restoring political relations.

Iran, Bahrain Agree to Resume Diplomatic Ties

JUN 24 2024JUN 24 2024

Al-Shabab Claims Deadly Attack on Military Base in Somalia

FEB 11 2024FEB 2024

US Announces 10-Nation Force to Counter Houthi Attacks in Red Sea

DEC 19 2023DEC 2023

Iranian Warship Arrives in Red Sea

JAN 2 2024JAN 2024

Biden to Visit Israel At 'Critical Moment,' Blinken Says

OCT 17 2023OCT 2023