Fourteen years after genocide, Yazidis may see stability in Iraq - analysis
The Yazidi region was largely abandoned by Iraq. The Yazidis remained, but they were divided.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles, drones as fighting with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continues
Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says
'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are targets for assassinations - report
Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked
Tehran aims to cause even more pain in the case of a renewed campaign, especially at a time when interceptor missile stockpiles are under pressure in Israel and in US-aligned nations in the Gulf.
Iran army claims it shot down US drone, as officials claim US diplomats are 'fair game'
Entry of Palestinian workers into West Bank restricted ahead of election • Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh • Tehran threatens nuclear escalation
Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran - report
The report concluded that the strikes suggest the start of a new round of conflict. This seems sensational because the alleged incident took place in mid-to-early October.
Saudi Arabia says Houthi missile shrapnel falls in Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh after interceptions
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two Houthi ballistic missiles as the Yemen-based group claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities and major airports.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq accuse US of violating airspace, as threats grow - analysis
On October 24, the US Embassy in Iraq published an update to the State Department's travel advisory, noting there is a risk of terrorist violence.
Are Lebanese Shi'ites abandoning Hezbollah? Poll shows majority favor disarming group - analysis
A new poll shows 66% of Lebanese Shi'ites support transferring Hezbollah's weapons to the state, reflecting rising anger over war destruction and deep skepticism toward the terror group's leadership.
Protests spread across Syria after disabled man dies in Israeli raid on village
Israel says its military operations in Syria, which intensified after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, are defensive measures necessary to safeguard its national security.
Turkey opens trial of Netanyahu, 34 other Israelis over Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla interception
Following the first hearing, the court ordered authorities to determine whether the defendants own assets in Turkey and upheld their arrest warrants.
Security has ramped up in Jordan after deadly terror attack on church killed seven, US embassy says
Such attacks are extremely rare in Jordan, though authorities in the US ally say that in recent years they have repeatedly foiled attempted attacks by Islamist militants.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, IDF demolishes buildings after Hebron terror attack
Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil facilities, airports • US diplomat evacuations accelerated after intel of Iranian threats • US warns citizens in Israel of threat of Houthi attacks
