Syria opens new parliament as Sharaa begins post-Assad political chapter
In 2025, Syria spent the year trying to unite the country and begin its complex process of appointing members of the new parliament.
Middle East
IDF rejects Ro Khanna's allegations over armed settlers during West Bank visit
Iran fires three ballistic missiles at US base in Kuwait - report
At Beaufort Castle, the IDF's 36th Division prepares for Hezbollah's next move
Iranian official brags of tripled drone capacity amid reports of faction pushing against US deal
The statement came as Iran resumed attacks on its Gulf neighbors and vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting renewed US military strikes against Iranian targets.
IDF ready for anything in case Lebanese military fails at peacekeeping, Givati chiefs tell 'Post'
Giving the Lebanese army a chance could help legitimize future fighting against Hezbollah in the 'Middle East jungle,' which is critical after October 7.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic
"We had a meeting with them, where they agreed to a deal that was perfect for us...And then, after that, they left the room and within an hour they launched a drone at a ship," Trump said.
Iran opens a 3,000-km. front across the Gulf in bid to stretch US defenses - analysis
Renewed Iranian attacks on its neighbors stretch around 3,000km, expanding the battlefield, pursuing its goal of spreading the conflict as wide as possible.
How Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad reshaped Qatar - and the modern Middle East - analysis
In many ways, the era that the former emir presided over was a very different Middle East. Against the grain of the time, he was able to position Qatar as a key state in the region.
Turkey's Fidan tones down Israel rhetoric, says 'no reason for open conflict' amid F-35 push
Complaining of the alleged anti-Ankara rhetoric coming from Jerusalem, Fidan directed criticism at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and select members of the opposition.
Voices from the Arab press: Victory from which there is no escape
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday, oil and gas deals expected
"The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sector as Iraq prepares to bring in various US companies," a government spokesperson said.
One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says
"Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing," the ministry said, while condemning the attack.
Iran says talks with Oman focused on Strait of Hormuz traffic
The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities.
