US declares UAE 'major defense partner,' seeking to outbid China The move put the US-UAE military relationship on the same footing as that between the United States and India. United Arab Emirates
Iran’s IRGC stops using communication devices following Israel's pager attacks The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has also unveiled a new missile while its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah battles Israel. Iran
Analysis Could Israel's Lebanon assault force Hezbollah withdrawal beyond Litani River? US and French mediation efforts to reach a deal between Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate tensions and implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701 have failed so far. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Syria’s Assad orders cabinet reshuffle: What are the main changes? Seasoned diplomat Bassam Sabbagh will serve as foreign minister in the new government, with other key posts remaining unchanged. Syria
In White House visit, UAE leader seeks cooperation on Gaza and AI UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet with President Joe Biden in his first official visit to Washington since 2017. United Arab Emirates
Gallant vows to keep striking Hezbollah as Israel hits hundreds of Lebanese targets Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned Israeli citizens that difficult times were ahead as the military continues to target Hezbollah posts while rockets stream from Lebanon. Israel
At least 492 killed in Israeli strikes on south, east Lebanon The Israeli army has been sending warnings to Lebanese citizens to distance themselves from areas where Hezbollah might be storing weapons, as it intensifies its airstrikes in the country. Lebanon
