Syria announces arrest Damascus' ISIS leader, Taha al Zoubi, in international coalition operations
Syria arrests ISIS leader Taha al Zoubi in Moadamiya after a joint security operation, seizing a suicide belt and military weapons during the raid.
Middle East
Jordanian army strikes near Sweida after intercepting arms, drugs smugglers near border
Turkey's Erdogan denounces Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral summit, affirms support for Gaza
Yemeni government, Houthis agree to exchange 3,000 prisoners
Azerbaijani presidential adviser warns DC on Gaza: 'Don't repeat our mistakes'
For Azerbaijan, the stakes extend beyond Gaza, as it positions itself at the center of a geopolitical contest that stretches from Israel and Turkey through Iran, Russia, and the South Caucasus.
Following shutdown, Iraq expects Iranian gas supplies to resume within a week, official says
The electricity ministry said on Tuesday that the flow of gas from Iran had been halted due to the shutdown of some generating units and load shedding at others.
Turkish FM Fidan meets with Hamas leaders to discuss advancing ceasefire to second phase
Hamas officials told Fidan that they had fulfilled their requirements as part of the ceasefire deal, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.
Is Lebanon hiding hundreds of Syrian officers, helping them evade justice?
As Syrian officers face extradition from Lebanon, the country’s legal and political landscape is tested. Will Beirut navigate this complex issue or let tensions rise?
Hamas publishes second 'Our Narrative' document two years after October 7 massacre
A previous version of Hamas's manifesto, "Our Narrative: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood," was spread online, and in some cases distributed on college campuses.
Who was General Mohammed Al-Haddad, killed in Libya plane crash? - explainer
Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Haddad, Libya’s Army Chief, was killed in a plane crash in Turkey on December 23. His death marks a significant loss for the Libyan military and its efforts toward unity.
Syria, Russia discuss military cooperation and reconstruction after Assad
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Syrian foreign and defense ministers, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Maj.-Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra.
Vicious cycle of alarmism could lead Israel into unwanted war with Iran - analysis
While neither side wants war, both Jerusalem and Tehran suspect each other of being ready to suddenly launch a surprise attack.
Lebanese ex-officer connected to Ron Arad reported missing, believed 'kidnapped' by Israel - report
Shukr was reported as missing a week ago following an alleged "intelligence-based entrapment operation," according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Lebanese officials deny any links between army and Hezbollah after IDF strike in southern Lebanon
The IDF said the men were involved in planning attacks against its forces and that two were members of Hezbollah’s air defense unit.
