Egypt rejects citizenship application by Hamas negotiator’s daughter on ‘security grounds’
Asmaa Hamad submitted her application while living in Egypt but has since relocated to Qatar with her husband, according to Egyptian media reports.
Middle East
Iran received letter from US's Vance but yet to respond, state news says
Hezbollah explosives case continues to roil Lebanese politics as ministers boycott cabinet meeting
The five issues that determine the Middle East's view of Israel's elections - analysis
Trump needs agreement that surpasses Obama's nuclear deal for deal to postpone strikes - analysis
The minimum that Trump needs for a new deal with Iran also differs from what Israel wants, militarily, politically, and economically.
Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile fired towards kingdom
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued two alerts warning of potential danger in Najran, in southwestern Saudi Arabia, and in the Eastern Province.
Vance tells Tehran that avoiding renewed US strikes will require nuclear negotiations - report
The letter is Washington’s highest-level outreach to Tehran in months, according to Axios, and comes as Trump considers resuming strikes after the US midterms.
Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief
The measure under consideration would involve allowing inspectors from the IAEA to return to Iran’s nuclear sites in return for sanctions relief.
Iran is in close contact with mediators on seven-day plan, foreign minister says
The White House told The Jerusalem Post that Iran is in "very bad condition" economically and militarily, as Washington maintains its blockade and Tehran considers a new ceasefire proposal.
Syria's Alawite women face rape, abduction, forced marriage amid state complicity, report finds
A human rights report alleges that Alawite women in Syria face systematic rape, abduction, and forced marriage, with authorities accused of obstructing investigations and protecting perpetrators.
Egypt’s media crackdown draws international outcry after Mada Masr closure
Six young Christians were also arrested over a TikTok recreating a comedy scene about Quranic verses for prayer, raising fresh concerns over restrictions on digital expression.
Iran economy faces 25% deeper contraction amid soaring inflation, major employment crisis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he predicted the Iranian economy would contract an additional 25% by next March and recommended that Iranian civilians begin stocking up on gasoline.
Jordan, Syria seek to reduce tensions following strike with joint security committee - analysis
Damascus condemned the strikes as a violation of Syrian sovereignty. Jordan maintained that it targeted ISIS positions posing an imminent threat, claiming more than 20 terrorists were killed.
