US, UK launch new round of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis The Houthis reported the highest death toll yet of the US and UK strike campaign. Yemen
Analysis With popularity on rise, can Israel's Netanyahu ditch Gantz, wait for Trump? Netanyahu no longer needs the opposition's Benny Gantz to stay in the war cabinet, but a ruling on ultra-Orthodox military service could spell danger even as he hopes for a Trump victory in November. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Can Turkey help Europe build effective air and missile defense system? With Turkey joining the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative, in the long run Ankara could use its burgeoning Hisar and Siper platforms to improve Europe’s air and missile defense. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Biden's popularity plummets to 18% among Arab American voters over Gaza The president has lost support with Arab voters in Michigan, Virginia and Pennsylvania over his handling of the Gaza war, according to the Arab American Institute. Israel
Indian teachers gravitate to Iraq's Kurdistan as New Delhi's soft power grows While the US’ presence in the Kurdistan Region — and the Middle East more broadly — is defined by its security role, India’s approach is defined by its soft power. By Winthrop Rodgers In Sulaymaniyah, reporting on Kurdish issues
Pentagon pauses humanitarian airdrops in Gaza, citing Israel's Rafah operation The Biden administration's plan to surge humanitarian aid into Gaza is falling apart. Palestine
Why did US' humanitarian aid pier in Gaza fail? The floating pier off the coast of Gaza meant to alleviate aid shortages was operational for just 12 days before it was destroyed by stormy weather. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
