Washington
Syria's old dangers remain: Don’t be fooled by the Syrian strongman’s suit - opinion
Israel saw elected Hamas turn Gaza into a terror enclave, Hezbollah enter Lebanese politics while building a missile empire, and now al-Shaara massacre minorities while wearing a suit.
No clear objectives for US military action in Iran, officials say
Why America's Western lens fails to understand Middle East dynamics - opinion
Elias Rodriguez indicted on terrorism charges over killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington
Has the West handed Iran's regime its survival? - comment
If there was a textbook on how repressive regimes cement their power, this would be the chapter on how the world handed them exactly what they needed.
Trump calls for two-year Kennedy Center shutdown to ensure 'success, beauty, grandeur'
The center historically has hosted over 2,000 events per year, according to the website, although many performers have pulled out of planned shows since Trump's shakeup began.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir makes secret DC visit, talks Iran military options with US officials
Israel is concerned that the Trump administration may reach a deal with Tehran regarding freezing uranium enrichment, but without fully addressing the ballistic missile threat.
US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access, Saudi defense minister warns
“At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,” said Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.
US parades Maduro in New York as clear warning to global adversaries - opinion
The US used Maduro’s capture to signal power and warn adversaries that challenges to US authority are not welcome.
Israeli gratitude towards US should not come before Israeli honesty - editorial
If Israelis treat Washington like a domestic election arena, they will wake up one day and discover that support for Israel has become another tribal marker.
Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests - analysis
US military strikes against Iran may spark change or worsen regional instability, as experts weigh the potential outcomes.
American Airlines jet, army helicopter collision result of 'multitude of errors,' NTSB members say
The maximum altitude along the route the helicopter was taking was 200 feet, but the collision occurred at nearly 300 feet.
Trump administration to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6b. deal, sources say
The Trump administration is set to take a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion investment package aimed at boosting domestic rare earth mining and magnet production.
Australian defense department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Australian PM Anthony Albanese appointed Defense Department chief Greg Moriarty as the next ambassador to the US after Kevin Rudd said he would step down early, following Trump's criticism.
