Sudan army closes in on Khartoum's presidential palace in blow to RSF A key battle is unfolding between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s capital Khartoum. Sudan
Sudan brings genocide case against UAE at International Court of Justice Sudan accuses the United Arab Emirates of complicity in genocide over its alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, which has been found to have committed atrocities against the Masalit ethnic group in Sudan's West Darfur state. Sudan
US formally rebrands Yemen's Houthis as foreign terrorist organization Critics say the Houthis' blacklisting will hamper aid delivery in the war-torn country. Yemen
In Qatar, Russia's Lavrov rejects European force in Ukraine, pushes for Syria access During the visit, Russia and Qatar agreed to step up cooperation via a gas forum and their sovereign wealth funds and discussed the political transitions in Syria and Lebanon. Qatar
Analysis France sees opening in Trump's USAID cuts to lead Syria humanitarian aid By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Feature Trump's aid freeze forces war-battered Syrian hospitals to halt services By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Analysis Can Hamas defy Trump's ultimatum as Gaza ceasefire teeters? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Norwegian Refugee Council halts aid in over 20 countries after USAID cuts The Norwegian Refugee Council warned that it would have to halt life-saving programs if US government payments are not resumed. By Staff Writer
Analysis US aid freeze threatens Sudan’s lifeline as USAID support hangs in balance As the Trump administration dissolves the US' largest aid agency, Sudan, embroiled in conflict and a humanitarian crisis, could soon suffer the consequences. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Democrats warn Trump’s USAID freeze may fuel Middle East instability Lawmakers vowed to challenge the takeover of the agency, with or without the support of Republicans members of Congress. Syria
Battle for Khartoum at tipping point as Sudan military advances After years of fighting between Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, the two groups’ battle for the capital city of Khartoum could be coming to a head. Sudan
Israel suspends next Palestinian prisoner release after chaotic Hamas handover of hostages Another three Israelis and five Thai nationals have been freed from captivity in Gaza. Israel
Analysis Netanyahu teeters between Trump’s demand to end war, coalition threats The Israeli right says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caved to Hamas by allowing hundreds of thousands of Gazans to return to the north. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel reopens north Gaza passage after Hamas pledges to release 3 more hostages Hamas agreed to release three more hostages on Thursday, after it failed to release civilian Arbel Yehud on Saturday, in exchange for Israel opening Monday morning the passage to northern Gaza. Israel
‘People are anxious’: USAID staff rattled by Trump's foreign aid freeze Humanitarian organizations were bracing for foreign aid cuts but were taken aback when President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order pausing assistance for the next 90 days. United States
Relief over hostage release briefly overshadows Israel's political divide As Israel celebrated the homecoming of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher Sunday, the far right continues to oppose the mediated deal with Hamas. Israel
Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas Three Americans — Keith Seigel, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Edan Alexander — are among the hostages set to be released from Hamas captivity. Palestine
Here are main Netanyahu and Hamas compromises in proposed Gaza deal Details are beginning to surface about a potential deal between Israel and Hamas for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel
Israeli, Emirati foreign ministers meet in Abu Dhabi, discuss Gaza humanitarian crisis Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met in Abu Dhabi, marking the first official high-level meeting between the two states since Oct. 7, 2023. Israel
