Kurds
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
US deepens cooperation with Syria as CENTCOM expands anti-ISIS operations - analysis
Israeli Druze doctor builds secret medical lifeline for besieged Sweida - exclusive
US, Israel, don’t abandon us to Iran, Kurdistan Freedom Party leader, military chief tells 'Post'
Why Israel’s security interests now depend on supporting the Kurds - opinion
The MEPS Forum showed growing Kurdish unity and a shifting Syrian landscape, underscoring why Israel should strengthen ties with Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria as regional threats continue to rise.
At least two killed, three wounded by security forces outside Lanaz refinery near Iraq's Erbil
Security sources claimed the protesters were holding a protest to demand job opportunities within the refinery, during which the security forces assigned to guard the site opened fire.
Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting gas supplies to power stations.
Turkey advances PKK peace process with historic Ocalan meeting - analysis
Turkish lawmakers are set to visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan as part of efforts to formalize peace talks, following signs of de-escalation and coordinated parliamentary backing.
Iraq pushes for Syrian border wall, threatening Iran's regional influence - analysis
Iranian-backed militias used to infiltrate into Syria via the unguarded border - as such, any wall would actually hurt Iran’s project to control the Middle East.
New clashes shake eastern Syria as SDF and Damascus forces trade fire - analysis
Erdogan says Turkey is considering joining an international Gaza stabilization force as it reviews deployment options and ceasefire monitoring.
Ahmed al-Sharaa's recognition as statesman shows Western policy's shortsightedness - opinion
Political Islam is not a sudden flare-up of religious fanaticism, but a powerful instrument that has evolved over centuries.
Kurds and Israel: Distant proximity, strategic partnership - opinion
Kurds are not cold toward Israel but merely strategically distant, which does not reject the possibility of partnership.
Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says
Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel.
Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims
Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.
Syria sends mixed signals on integration of US-backed SDF into security forces - analysis
Damascus and the SDF both have some mixed messages on the path forward with the SDF, although everyone wants to see progress.
