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Iran unveils new drones in military drill: What to know

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In search for Cleopatra's tomb, Egypt claims new discoveries

A visitor views the busts of Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator.

Syria to have new government on March 1: foreign minister

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani announced the formation of a new government in March, three months after rebels took over the country

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Analysis

Israel exploits divisions as Syria's new leaders convene national dialogue without Kurds

Druze residents of the village of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights wave a Syrian flag as they take part in a rally on Feb. 14, 2025, to protest against the 1981 annexation law of the strategic plateau which Israel captured from Syria during the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.

Amberin Zaman

By Amberin Zaman

In Paris, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Opponents of Syria’s new government meet in Geneva, criticize Sharaa: What we know

Syrian opposition leader Haytham Manna gestures as he speaks during a meeting in Moscow on Aug. 14, 2015.

What does Netanyahu's judicial law mean for Israel's separation of powers?

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Analysis

How criticism of Trump may have sunk Netanyahu's Shin Bet nominee

Former US President Donald Trump gestures as US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) addresses the crowd during a 2024 election campaign event in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 28, 2023. Trump hits the campaign trail Saturday for the first time in a third bid for the US presidency overshadowed by intensifying criminal investigations and a firestorm of political controversy. The twice-impeached Republican, whose party lost the White House and both chambers of Congress during his term, makes his case for anoth

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Syria's new leader pledges 'national dialogue conference'

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa bids farewell to Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani as he departs Damascus

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Analysis

Kuwait's citizenship law changes reflect growing restrictions under new emir

A voter holds his proof of Kuwaiti citizenship upon arriving at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kuwait City on June 6, 2023.

Jennifer Gnana

By Jennifer Gnana

In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics

New film explores radicalization from perspective of IS 'Brides'

Safiyya Ingar and Ebada Hassan star in 'Brides', which explores the subject of online radicalization of young Muslim girls

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