As Iran-US negotiation window closes, countries race to reload, prepare for further war - analysis
Depleted interceptor stocks and Iran’s recovering weapons capacity are reshaping the military balance across the region.
Middle East
Kushner says US will be 'very patient' with Iran, Turkey asks Trump to continue diplomatic efforts
Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows
Turkey expands Libya influence as Fidan meets Haftar amid US-backed reunification push - analysis
Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts
The Turkish foreign minister seperately spoke with his Iranian counterpart in a call on Tuesday, where the two discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and continue the US-Iran ceasefire.
Israeli flags on Lebanon highway violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says
Israel's military invaded a swathe of southern Lebanon during a war with Hezbollah this year, establishing a self-declared security zone that it says aims to shield northern Israel from attacks.
Saudi textbooks continue reforms, remove antisemitic content - report
According to the findings, the remaining examples of antisemitic content identified in previous IMPACT-se reviews have now been completely removed from Saudi textbooks.
Iranian drones target Iraq's Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's office
Two drones launched from Iran targeted offices linked to KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and a senior security official, with no casualties reported.
Trump's threats put Oman's balancing act under growing pressure - analysis
This is the second time that Trump has threatened Oman. It has not appeared fazed by these threats. It knows that it has to navigate a changed regional and international landscape.
Iraqi Kurdistan emerges as a key diplomatic bridge between US and Iran - analysis
Nechirvan Barzani’s ties with Washington, Tehran and regional Kurdish actors have positioned Iraqi Kurdistan as a key diplomatic bridge.
Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive' if diplomacy with US fails as 60-day MoU period ends
"Iranian entities must be prepared to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and wider region, as Iran will be ready to make decisions and take action on difficult decisions," an official said.
US general to oversee transfer of Hamas weapons to Gaza gov't, ISF under Israel-US deal
The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials from the Board of Peace, which was also attended by senior Israeli security officials.
UN helped Iran expand anti-drug crackdown despite execution concerns
Iranian seizures of meth increased from 30,393 kilograms in 2022 to 40,453 kg. in 2025 with the help of the technology, according to the United Nations.
Palestinian Authority officials accuse US of pushing Abbas aside after Kushner meeting in Cairo
Several officials were left perplexed following the meeting, with them expressing concern over the US's treatment of Hamas and its approach to the Palestinian issue.
