Middle East
Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis
US moves Air Force and naval assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, while regional allies remain largely silent and take a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports
Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures, business leaders in Middle East
US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report
Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges - analysis
Sisi’s visit to the UAE underscores Egypt’s role in Gulf diplomacy, regional security, and Gaza, amid Saudi-UAE tensions and shifting Middle East alliances.
Rojava defeated: Why Kurdish leadership must adapt or risk extinction - opinion
Kurdish political weaknesses and bad strategies are highlighted as risks for the region and Israel.
Israel still unsure of US plan on Iran ahead of Netanyahu-Trump Washington talks - analysis
The regime does not want to capitulate to the United States, but it also seeks to avoid losing power, prompting a bazaar-style negotiation aimed at preserving core assets.
IDF confirms death of senior Hezbollah artillery commander in Lebanon strike
Additionally, IDF troops carrying out a targeted raid on a structure in southern Lebanon apprehended a senior operative from the Jamaa Islamiya.
Voices from the Arab press: Davos 2026, Trump's Board of Peace, Saudi Arabia, feminism
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Banning the Muslim Brotherhood: A good start, but only a first step - opinion
The Muslim Brotherhood's motto is “Allah is our objective, the Quran is our constitution, the Prophet is our leader, Jihad is our way, and dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope.”
Is Israel prepared for the antisemitic fallout of a US‑Iran war? - opinion
A geopolitical earthquake abroad could trigger a social and political antisemitic tsunami at home.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington to discuss US-Iran talks
"The Prime Minister believes that any negotiations must include limiting ballistic missiles and ending support for the Iranian axis," the PMO stated.
Iran executes at least 13 prisoners on Saturday morning as regime increases use of death penalty
The HRANA report comes as the Islamic Republic has been carrying out an increasing number of executions.
Syria, Saudi Arabia ink mega investment deals in push for reconstruction after years of war
The deals follow Syria's hosting of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Chevron and a Qatar-based company to pursue offshore oil and gas exploration.
