Israel demands Lebanon buffer zone, agrees to tone down Hezbollah strikes - report
Israel reportedly insisted that several villages on the border remain without residents and act as a buffer zone, which countered Tom Barrack's proposals.
Middle East
Lebanon looks to disarm Palestinian factions before turning to Hezbollah - analysis
Northern Iraq's Kurdish region on edge after arrest of local opposition leader - analysis
Pakistani court grants bail to former PM Imran Khan in 2023 riots cases
Iran, European powers agree to resume nuclear deal talks next week
France, Britain, and Germany said they could re-activate United Nations sanctions on Iran under a "snapback" mechanism if Tehran does not return to negotiations.
'King of Kings': The rise and fall of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - review
Anderson portrays the shah as a complex, Shakespearean figure – arrogant but weak, ambitious for his country yet blind to the growing unrest among his people. 'A soft man masquerading as a hard one.'
Voices from the Arab press: The new elite in Egypt
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Libya's quiet shift: Normalization with Israel might still be on the table
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Libya’s PM rejected normalization with Israel, but secret talks between the two countries and strategic interests keep the issue alive despite strong public opposition.
Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability, sources say
The Syrian pound has lost more than 99% of its value since war erupted in 2011, with the exchange rate now at around 10,000 pounds to the US dollar, compared to 50 before the war.
CENTCOM forces kill senior ISIS official in Syria
The senior ISIS member was a key financier who planned attacks in Syria and Iraq, CENTCOM reported.
Tehran under pressure: Iranian president visits Armenia following Azerbaijan peace deal
Baku’s Jews called the deal a “blow to Iran,” while US communities praised it as strengthening stability and aiding Israel.
Part of a broader effort: Lebanese military begins disarming Palestinian factions
Lebanon will begin implementing long-negotiated efforts to disarm Hezbollah and Palestinian factions in refugee camps, in an attempt to combat the possession of arms by pro-terror groups.
UK sanctions Iranian oil magnate accused of destabilization activities
Following suspicions of participating in "destabilization activities," multiple sanctions have been launched against Iranian oil magnate and associated entities.
Syria’s returning refugees face ruins, not relief - analysis
The Norwegian Refugee Council said on Thursday that the world is “failing the Syrians who have returned home.”
