Analysis Can Israel's Supreme Court mitigate threats and avert constitutional crisis? Israel’s Supreme Court opened hearings Tuesday on the amendment to limit its powers in what could soon become a constitutional crisis. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
UN, Turkish Cypriots make progress on Cyprus' disputed Pyla road project Talks between the United Nations Cyprus mission and Turkish Cypriots over a disputed road plan have yielded some progress, but several sticking points remain as Turkish Cypriots have resumed the roadwork. Turkey
Iran lashes out at Israel after Mossad threatens to hit 'top echelon' in Tehran The flare-up in the harsh rhetoric was the latest episode in yearslong allegations between the two enemies, who blame one another for "terror" plots targeting their respective citizens worldwide. Iran
Analysis Mahsa Amini protests hardened Europe's view on Iran, but nuclear strategy unchanged Experts believe that Iran's export of drones to Russia for the Ukraine war more fundamentally shifted European policy toward the Islamic Republic than the protests. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
US, Armenia hold military drills as Russia's influence weakens in Caucasus Washington has a finger on the scale as Armenia accuses Russia of failing to protect it against Azerbaijan. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
US unveils sanctions on Hezbollah operatives in South America, Lebanon The targets include one of Hezbollah's alleged operational members behind the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association bombing in 1994. Lebanon
Iran's economic woes persist a year on Mahsa Amini protests Inflation and unemployment rates remain high, which could contribute to a renewed burst of demonstrations. Iran
