Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for talks on hostage release, truce A Hamas delegation has been dispatched to Cairo to discuss the latest proposal on a truce and release of hostages in Gaza, though several sticking points remain between the two sides. Palestine
Saudi Arabia’s soccer spending spree slows Saudi Arabia's splashy spending on big-name foreign players has slowed considerably as Saudi Pro League attendance sags and rumors are swirling that top stars want out of the kingdom. Gulf
Life after al-Hol: Iraqi women’s uneasy return from ranks of ISIS Iraq has repatriated thousands of women with suspected ties to ISIS, but reintegration is difficult as many face legal discrimination and social stigma. Iraq
Pentagon: US retaliation coming despite Kataib Hezbollah vow to suspend attacks President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he had already decided how to respond to Sunday's drone attack at the Tower 22 base in Jordan, the deadliest attack on US forces since the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul. Iran
Nuland says Turkey can return to F-35 consortium if S-400 issue resolved The visit to Turkey by the US State Department's No. 2 comes as another signal of the burgeoning positive momentum in Washington-Ankara ties after Turkey approved Sweden’s membership in NATO. Turkey
Worried about retaliation, Iran distances itself from US base attack To avoid confrontation, Iranian authorities rejected claims of involvement in the deadly drone attack on US troops in Jordan as worries about escalation were already sending shock waves through Iran's troubled economy. Iran
Kuwait emir travels to Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit Relations with Saudi Arabia are a priority for Kuwait's new emir. Gulf
Breaking | Last Updated: January 31, 2024, 8:12 am Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah announces suspension of attacks against US forces The decision follows a deadly strike on US forces in Jordan and ahead of anticipated retaliation by Washington. Iraq
