French warship makes first-ever call at Syrian port as Paris and Damascus deepen military ties
Syrian and French naval officials met aboard the frigate Surcouf in Latakia to discuss expanding maritime cooperation, Syria’s Defense Ministry said.
Middle East
Two Iranians found guilty of spying on UK-based anti-regime journalists for Iran
Iran can still produce 50 ballistic missiles a month, despite US-Israeli strikes - report
Climate confab in Turkey becomes networking opportunity for leaders - analysis
Murder of former Iraqi MP in Beirut raises concerns about power of Iran-backed terror - analysis
"All indications suggest that the computer system at Rafik Hariri Airport in Beirut was hacked by Lebanese Hezbollah," Ahmed al-Alwani's cousin Ammar told Rudaw.
Saudi Arabia says debris from intercepted missiles fell in Mecca region
Saudi Arabia's civil defense said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed missiles launched by the Houthis, and debris fell in several locations.
How Hamas shaped Gaza's winter flooding narrative: 'It was written before it rained' - exclusive
An HonestReporting investigation traces how Hamas-issued Gaza flooding figures spread through international media, raising questions about sourcing, verification, and Israel's winter aid efforts.
Iran attacks shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian strikes targeted maritime navigation infrastructure on Oman's Didamar island, although the extent of the damage and impact on commercial shipping remains unclear.
Iran declares Argentina's navy, air force as 'terrorist groups' in reciprocal move over IRGC ban
Tehran's move comes after Buenos Aires designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in April at the height of the 2026 conflict.
Iran tells COP31 it wants compensation for environmental damage from US-Israeli strikes
Iran's President Pezeshkian demanded compensation for environmental damage caused by US and IDF operations, arguing that wartime destruction must be addressed in global climate commitments.
Sources to 'Post': Qatari PM admits major gaps remain in US-Iran talks as Trump pushes for deal
Qatar and other mediators are working to bridge major differences in talks between the US and Iran, two sources familiar with the details told the Post.
Israel excluded from COP31 climate summit in Turkey over Gaza war, Turkish minister says
Turkey excluded Israel from the COP31 climate summit over its actions in Gaza, while Iran attended, and world leaders increasingly focused on geopolitical conflicts rather than climate policy.
Can Kurdish leaders, US envoy help end Kurdistan Regional Government crisis?
The KDP won 39 seats in the 100-seat parliament, while the PUK secured 23. Neither party has enough seats to govern alone, making negotiations over senior positions and cabinet portfolios essential.
Houthis claim new round of Saudi airstrikes, as Gulf Cooperation Council strengthens cooperation
Houthis claim new Saudi airstrikes and shelling as Yemeni government forces launch a major offensive and Iran says a tanker hit a mine in Hormuz.
