Middle east news
Assad brothers summoned in absentia as Syria opens landmark trial of former security chief
The court’s summonses for Bashar and Maher Assad added symbolic weight to a proceeding targeting figures once considered untouchable
Trump, Netanyahu and the irony of Responsibility to Protect in Iran - opinion
Khamenei's hubris: The four failures that sealed the dictator's fate - analysis
Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' passes away after 20-year coma, Royal Family announces
Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince of Saudi Arabia,” died aged 36. He had been in a coma for the last 20 years after a car accident.
Arab media reacts to Israel-Iran ceasefire with cautious relief and lingering doubt
Across Arab outlets, relief over the ceasefire is tempered by concerns it excludes the conflict in Gaza and may serve foreign agendas.
Trump’s Iran talks could backfire, strengthen regime, INSS expert warns
Senior Iran researcher: Premature optimism may encourage Tehran to accelerate its nuclear program or renege on a deal.
Houthis claim new attacks on US, Israel amid rising tensions ahead of Iran talks - analysis
The US State Department officially designated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) on March 5.
OPCW estimates over 100 chemical weapons sites still active in Syria
In the Syrian civil war’s earliest days, Assad’s government only disclosed the locations of 27 sites to the OPCW.
Baby boom: Birth rates in Israel are on the rise, primarily in Jewish families
134,000 births Compared to 131,000 in 2023. Despite war and hardships, Israelis are choosing to expand their families, contrary to trends in the West.
'We are entering a centuries-long War of Independence,' retired IDF general says
"If the Shin Bet chief can't show discreet loyalty to the prime minister, their paths should separate."
Syrian troops exchange fire with Lebanese army, armed groups in northeast Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he ordered the army to respond to sources of fire from northern and eastern borders with Syria.
Iran says it didn't get Trump's letter on nuclear talks - so who is bluffing? - analysis
Iranian officials say they haven’t received any correspondence from Trump. This may be two sides talking at each other and both bluffing.
Abdullah Ocalan calls on PKK to dissolve, regional leaders react
Regional leaders welcome calls for the PKK to lay down arms and dissolve.
