Iran launches new naval unit as Red Sea attacks intensify Equipped with rocket-launching vessels, the additional force is introduced amid increasing encounters between Iranian and American vessels in the Persian Gulf. Iran
Turkey's Erdogan wants 'simultaneous' progress on F-16s, Sweden’s NATO bid Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will handle the two processes simultaneously. Turkey
Sudan: 500,000 newly displaced as fighting death toll passes 12,000 As the RSF widens its attacks in Sudan, humanitarian agencies are sounding alarms over the deteriorating conditions there. Sudan
What does Israel's killing of Hamas financier Subhi Ferwana mean? The Israeli military said Subhi Ferwana transferred millions of dollars to Hamas. Israel
Could Marwan Barghouti lead post-war Palestinian government? Marwan Barghouti is currently in prison for his role directing attacks against Israelis during the second intifada, but he's also the most popular Palestinian leader by a long shot, fueling news that he could be part of a future prisoner exchange. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Analysis In Jordan, Gaza rage turns to US as Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood make gains As Hamas' popularity soars in Jordan, its ally the Muslim Brotherhood is also gaining political traction. By Hanna Davis In Beirut, reporting on politics, migration, human rights
Analysis Austin's wish list to Israel: No occupation of Gaza, no war deadline Careful not to play into the hands of Hamas Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin did not present Israel with a clear deadline for reducing the scale of the ground operation in the Gaza Strip. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
