Yemeni government, Houthis agree to exchange 3,000 prisoners
Officials from both sides confirmed the deal but offered few details on implementation, leaving observers cautious as they urged follow-through.
Middle East
Azerbaijani presidential adviser warns DC on Gaza: 'Don't repeat our mistakes'
Following shutdown, Iraq expects Iranian gas supplies to resume within a week, official says
Turkish FM Fidan meets with Hamas leaders to discuss advancing ceasefire to second phase
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.
Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in
The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.
Iran pushes for cultural, economic diplomacy with nations across central Asia - report
Iranian official Ali Asghar Tahmasebi reportedly emphasized the importance of developing Central Asia via "economic diplomacy."
Israeli, American strategies on Iran diverge as timelines shrink, and risks grow - analysis
Geography, military exposure, and political constraints push Jerusalem and Washington to assess the same intelligence through very different clocks.
