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
As Captagon war heats up, Jordan escalates airstrikes in Syria Jordan has clashed with and struck alleged drug smugglers several times in recent weeks as the Captagon trade continues to thrive the region. Syria
'Costumes of Egypt: Lost Legacies': An author's bid to save forgotten identities Art expert Shahira Mehrez talks about her quest to recollect and preserve the Egyptian women’s traditional costumes. Egypt
Analysis Can Blinken restrain Israel from war with Hezbollah as Lebanon front escalates? US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived to Israel with two goals: preventing Israel and Hezbollah from engaging in a full-blown war and pushing the Israeli military to scale down its operations in the Gaza Strip. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense