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After SDF withdrawal, Syrian government takes control of Al-Hol, ISIS family detention camp
Experts believe Al-Hol camp represents one of the most dangerous security challenges in the region, citing repeated killings and cases of enforced disappearance.
High-stakes truce between SDF and Syrian forces: Four days to resolve Hasakah issue - analysis
China massed fishing fleets in East China Sea in apparent Taiwan blockade test
As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis
Bahrain unveils massive reform package to tackle $50 billion debt crisis
The reform package includes higher electricity and water tariffs, with an exception for citizens’ first homes, which will continue to receive subsidized rates up to a specified limit.
Sudan says 2025 gold output reached 70 tons despite ongoing war
Gold remains Sudan’s primary source of hard currency, especially since the conflict disrupted trade, agriculture, and other state revenues.
Trump vs. Netanyahu: The high-stakes Mar-a-Lago Summit to redefine Middle East policy
Yaki Dayan, former chief of staff to Israeli foreign ministers, says, “Netanyahu wants to discuss all the fronts that still remain open, while Trump wants to close them and move forward.”
Elkin's 'six out of 10' remark frames a broader debate on Israel's civilian reality - analysis
From a rare ministerial assessment to debates on finance, credit, and governance, a Tel Aviv forum revealed how Israel is navigating civilian challenges that extend well beyond the battlefield.
Mosque bombing in Homs during prayers leaves eight dead, dozens wounded
Hours after the explosion, an armed group known as Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed responsibility through an official statement.
Israel’s Oct. 7 reckoning will be decided at the ballot box - opinion
Decisions about accountability and the next phase of regional diplomacy rest with Israeli voters, not investigative panels.
Christian communities grow slowly as share of population falls in Middle East, North Africa
Analysts say the pattern is driven by a mix of factors: outward migration, lower birth rates, and increasingly, disaffiliation or conversion.
Syrian Kurdish commander vows 'all efforts' to save integration deal with Damascus
His comments came days after deadly clashes between SDF units and Syrian government forces around Aleppo prompted both sides to order their fighters to halt fire.
Iraqi militias may disarm over US-Israel threats, 30 million light weapons outside state control
With 90% of Iranian-backed groups agreeing to surrender weapons, experts warn that secret stockpiles, divided loyalties, and political bargaining could undermine the process.
Voices from the Arab press: As war postponed in Lebanon, another escalates in Syria
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
