US-led coalition to hand over strategic Ain al-Assad base to Iraqi forces
Assad's base was one of the few places the US remained, until Iran targeted the base with ballistic missiles in 2020 in response to the US killing Soleimani.
Middle East
Yemen’s Aden airport shut by STC-backed transport minister, Saudi source says
Somaliland denies trading recognition with Israel for accepting Gazans
Hezbollah given 'final chance' to disarm by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt - report
Hacker posing as Mossad agent exposes Assad-era officials’ plan to destabilize Syria
A former Assad brigadier-general for the elite Quwwat al-Nimr unit, Suheil al-Hassan, is among those allegedly implicated in the recording.
Palestinian father reveals how Hamas manipulates Gazan teens to join terror ranks - interview
Hamas offered to give Mustafa's son 1,500 shekels if he agreed to work for them, either in the police force or by engaging in Hamas's activities.
Iran president says Tehran must address people's issues or 'we will end up in hell'
Shopkeepers, students, and Iranians from all segments of society have taken to the streets as Iran’s rial has lost nearly half its value against the dollar in 2025.
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
Syria brings in new year by swapping out Assad-era currency with colorful bills featuring nature
Revealing the new notes on Monday, Sharaa said, the new currency marks "the end of a previous, unlamented phase and the beginning of a new phase that the Syrian people aspire to."
Iranian Basij member, several protesters reported killed on fifth day of nationwide protests
Human rights groups have claimed that several demonstrators were killed when authorities used live fire to disperse protests.
Suicide bomber kills at least one, wounds security forces in Aleppo attack
The attacker detonated himself while being searched by the patrol after arousing suspicion, a security source told state-owned Ikhbariya TV.
New Gaza neighborhoods, stabilization force planned under US-led CMCC - exclusive
A US-led coordination center is working with Israel and international partners on Gaza rebuilding plans, including new housing in Rafah and preparations for a stabilization force.
Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy
The US sanctioned Vahidi for his role as then-interior minister in clamping down on the protests after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. He was also head of the Quds Force in 1994 during the AMIA attack.
How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer
From Yemen and Sudan to Israel and Somaliland, the UAE has built a wide network of allies, investments, and security ties aimed at countering political Islam and shaping regional power dynamics.
