Middle East


Syria accuses Kurds of breaking truce in 'dangerous escalation,' tenuous peace deal threatened

Soldiers of Syrian government forces stand by on a position 10 km away from the city of Hasakah in northeastern Syria on January 21, 2026.

Putin said to be studying Board of Peace proposal as Trump insists he 'accepted' invitation

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.

Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.