'How many more of us need to be killed?' Iranian woman calls on Trump for aid - N12
"We're waiting for President Trump to keep his promise," she said. "Mr. Trump, where are you now?"
Middle East
Syria accuses Kurds of breaking truce in 'dangerous escalation,' tenuous peace deal threatened
Putin said to be studying Board of Peace proposal as Trump insists he 'accepted' invitation
Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis
‘We embrace peace’: Gaza’s technocratic committee announces NCAG’s mission statement
Under the guidance of the US President Donald Trump-appointed Board of Peace, NCAG leader Ali Shaath promised to build the foundations for the Gaza Strip to have a prosperous future.
Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis
Overnight on January 17 and 18, there were major changes on the ground as Arab tribal fighters claimed to seize control of a number of villages and two oil fields on the East side of the Euphrates.
Iran admits over 5,000 killed in protests, while local doctors say death toll more than triple
Reports from doctors on the ground stated that at least 16,500 protesters have died and 330,000 have been injured, according to testimony within Iran shared with the 'Sunday Times.'
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
The moves, reported since late Friday, came as US officials and regional militaries coordinated on contingency planning for possible Iranian retaliation.
Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report
Steve Witkoff, in contact with Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi via text, reportedly "defused the situation" by informing Trump that the Iranian government had canceled planned executions.
Hamas economy expert: Lindsey Graham's warning exposes gap between Arab rhetoric and reality
Ofer emphasized that Graham’s remarks represent a sharp shift in the usual approach to dealing with Arab states.
Donald Trump sets $1 billion price tag for permanent seats on Gaza Board of Peace - report
Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Gaza Board of Peace.
Trump names Gaza’s ‘Stabilization Force’ commander who played key role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Major-General Jasper Jeffers has decades of experience in the US military and has played a key role in the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Trump did not notify Netanyahu about Qatari, Turkish participation in Gaza's Board of Peace - N12
"We did not tell Netanyahu in advance about the composition of the executive committee. Gaza is now our show, not his show," officials told N12.
CENTCOM urges Syria to cease attacks on SDF, Kurdish forces as clashes escalate
US Central Command has appeared to try to seek to de-escalate tensions. US officials, including envoy Tom Barrack, have also tried to manage the escalating violence.
