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'Locked and loaded': Trump threatens Iran over protester deaths
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the US could step in if protesters are met with harsh government response. The warning came as mass protests erupted in Iran over a cost of living crisis, re...
Israel-Turkey rivalry moves to the Horn of Africa
Israel's recognition of Somaliland aims to counter Turkish influence and address security threats like Iran-backed Houthis and possibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza. This move has drawn criticism f...
Yoav Gallant says Israel should steer Iran protests 'with an invisible hand'
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called for Israel to guide Iran's ongoing protests from the background and maintain readiness to act when necessary. He stressed that Israel must show ...
Pull American Troops From the Middle East
An article discussing the proposal to withdraw US troops from the Middle East region....
The Middle East’s new year is as unhappy and fractured as ever
The article discusses ongoing conflicts and instability in the Middle East despite historical lessons predicting difficulties in achieving peace and stability in the region. The situation remains tens...
More than 500 settlers storm Al Aqsa Mosque
Israeli settlers, protected by Israeli police and soldiers, stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem on Thursday. Wafa news agency reported that approximately 568 settlers entered th...
US Ambassador Says Israel is Unlikely Planning an Attack on Iran
The United States Ambassador stated that there is no solid evidence suggesting Israel is planning military action against Iran. This signals an effort to calm regional tensions and reassure internatio...
Yemen’s separatists announce constitution, UAE withdraws all its troops
The Yemeni separatist movement declared a constitution for an independent southern state and called on other factions to recognize this move. This announcement is seen as a declaration of independence...
Hospitals in Gaza at risk of closing or reducing services due to lack of fuel
Israeli blockade on fuel entering Gaza has put several hospitals and health facilities at risk of reduced operations or closure, impacting continuous medical services such as surgery and intensive car...
The Iranian Regime Is Caught in a Death Spiral
Columnist David Ignatius discusses the internal weaknesses and external pressures pushing Iran towards a critical political state....
What Might Be Trump’s Next Middle East Surprise?
An analysis piece speculating on potential future actions President Donald Trump could take regarding the Middle East and how the international community might respond....
Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government when new Palestinian body takes over
Hamas has announced its intention to dissolve the current government in Gaza once a technocratic leadership committee, as per the US-brokered peace plan, assumes control of the territory. However, no ...
Delegation led by Yemen's main separatist group to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources say
According to sources cited by Reuters, a delegation led by Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC), will travel to Saudi Arabia. This move follows an invitation ...
Yemen’s STC announces self-determination process for south: What to know
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen has declared its process towards self-determination for the southern regions of the country. This move follows recent escalations against Saudi Arabia ...
Syria, Greenland, Iran, Grateful Dead and Ireland: Midnight News Update
The article presents an overview of various global news snippets including updates from Syria, Greenland, and Iran. It also includes a cultural reference to the band 'Grateful Dead' and mentions devel...