Middle East
The future of Iran’s internet connectivity is still bleak, even as weeks-long blackout begins to lift
January 31, 2026
The future of Iran’s internet connectivity is still bleak, even as weeks-long blackout begins to lift
Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital…
Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
January 31, 2026
Israeli military reportedly acknowledges 70,000 killed in Gaza after previously casting doubt on health ministry’s count
The Israeli military has acknowledged in a briefing to Israeli journalists that approximately 70,000 Palestinians were killed during the war…
Here’s what military equipment the US has positioned in the Middle East as Trump considers an Iran strike
January 31, 2026
Here’s what military equipment the US has positioned in the Middle East as Trump considers an Iran strike
As President Donald Trump considers a major strike on Iran after discussions about limiting that nation’s nuclear program and ballistic…
Trump faces a weakened Iran but that doesn’t make his choices any easier
January 31, 2026
Trump faces a weakened Iran but that doesn’t make his choices any easier
It is bubble-gum foreign policy: one where the quick hit of flavor is the goal, rather than chewing a sticky…
Israeli media reveals date for Rafah crossing’s opening
January 31, 2026
Israeli media reveals date for Rafah crossing’s opening
Israeli news site Walla reported a senior official in the Israeli army saying on Wednesday that the Rafah border crossing…
Egypt and EU bolster strategic ties in high-level talks on regional stability
January 30, 2026
Egypt and EU bolster strategic ties in high-level talks on regional stability
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates announced that a telephone conversation took place on Thursday between Badr…
Trump warns against Nouri al-Maliki’s return as prime minister of Iraq
January 28, 2026
Trump warns against Nouri al-Maliki’s return as prime minister of Iraq
US President Donald Trump has warned Iraq over reinstatement of Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister, saying that the country “descended…
After 843 days, the clock counting the painful wait for Israel’s hostages has finally stopped
January 28, 2026
After 843 days, the clock counting the painful wait for Israel’s hostages has finally stopped
Tel Aviv — For over two years, it was one of the most powerful symbols at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square:…
Egyptian-American-Israeli arrangements commence towards reopening Rafah Crossing
January 28, 2026
Egyptian-American-Israeli arrangements commence towards reopening Rafah Crossing
Egyptian-American-Israeli arrangements are in place to begin reopening the Rafah crossing, amid US discussions of moving to a new phase…
‘We won’t allow our airspace to be used in any attack on Iran’, Saudi Crown Prince warns
January 28, 2026
‘We won’t allow our airspace to be used in any attack on Iran’, Saudi Crown Prince warns
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a phone call on Tuesday evening from Iranian President…