With Hezbollah cornered, Lebanon-Israel escalation may not be contained With Hezbollah backed into a corner and Israel relentlessly attacking, the rules of engagement set in 2006 no longer apply. Lebanon
Turkey’s parliament ejects jailed lawmaker Can Atalay, defying top court With the ejection, lawmakers from the Turkish president’s ruling coalition unprecedentedly defied the country’s highest court. Turkey
Coalition chief meets Iraqi Kurdistan president as Baghdad agitates against US presence The Pentagon said it is in dialogue with Iraq’s government over the future of the US troop presence in the country as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani faces pressure to expel American troops. Iraq
Who are the Hezbollah fighters killed by Israel in 2024? The Lebanese military organization has announced the death of several fighters in recent days as clashes on the Israel-Lebanon border continue to rage. Lebanon
Following Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Somalia looks to Eritrea, Egypt for help The deal granting Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s coastline has raised the ire of Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its territory. Egypt
Downed Ukrainian jet families struggle to hold Iran accountable The families' quest for justice remains futile four years after the tragedy, as Iran continues to defy international pressure and obstruct independent probes. Iran
Analysis Despite Blinken's public embrace, US-Israel disagreements persist on Gaza Judging by statements issued after the different meetings of Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv, most points of disagreement between the Israeli government and the Biden administration have not been resolved. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Uncharted territory: Is Gaza war nearing an end? Various behind-the-scenes efforts seem to suggest we are finally approaching the countdown to the end of the war in Gaza. Palestine
UAE's MBZ in India, meets Modi as Houthis' maritime threat expands The visit comes amid a spike in Houthi maritime attacks that are increasingly disrupting Gulf waters and encroaching on India's coast. Gulf
