'Defiance': A memoir of survival in a torn-apart Syria - review
A powerful account of survival, trauma, and political awakening amid Syria’s brutal war and a deeply fractured family life.
Middle East
Islamic regime detains 130 people over riots, espionage operations for Israel, US - report
Iran will never have a nuclear weapon under US deal, Hegseth says
Families of imprisoned Iranian protesters targeted in fraud scam, Iranian legal group claims
Trump’s Iran deal may be worse than Obama’s, former Netanyahu security adviser says - opinion
Former Netanyahu National Security Advisor Jacob Nagel warns Trump that a weak Iran deal could rescue Tehran’s regime and be remembered as worse than Obama’s.
Iran deal's final draft includes ban on producing, acquiring nuclear weapons, official confirms
The final draft of the deal also calls for the US to waive all oil sanctions on Iran and lift its blockade on Iranian ports, and for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
‘Araghchi, be ashamed’: Iranian hardliners protest emerging US deal - report
Demonstrators in Tehran gathered in a central square and chanted slogans against Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Iran deal does not solve all Israel's problems, war was never meant to - analysis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump made a mistake when, in the opening days of the war, they were excited and added that as a goal and a real, imminent possibility.
Trump's negotiation strategy of talks, strikes may lead to unfavorable deal for Israel - analysis
Israel's task is to ensure that it does not end up with a polished agreement and an Iranian nuclear capability still patiently waiting for the next chapter.
Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks - report
Iran's banking coordination council said no unauthorized access to customer information had occurred, and no data had been deleted.
Syria, Iraq hope for meetings in Washington, seek coordinated visit with US envoy
While al-Sharaa's meeting is unconfirmed, it could still happen. The Trump administration will want to end the Iran conflict and get a deal while trying to show it can stabilize Iraq and Syria.
Iran vows Israeli strikes will ‘not go unanswered’ after IDF targets Beirut’s Dahiyeh
US-Iran deal expected to be signed within 24 hours • US to cut NATO support • Qatar made a secret deal with Iran, report claims
US accused of war crimes by Iran over alleged targeting of water reservoirs - report
Iran accused the US of striking reservoirs that supplied drinking water to 10 villages and violating international law.
UNRWA fires 70 employees after Israeli accusations of Hamas affiliation
Earlier this week, USAID announced that it had referred 101 current or former UNRWA staff members to the US State Department for suspension or disbarment over their role in the October 7 massacre.
