Middle East
-
Syria–SDF ceasefire strained by clashes, failed negotiations
Ceasefire between Syria, SDF nears collapse amid renewed clashes, mutual accusations, and failed talks between top leaders.
-
Multiple countries invited to Trump-backed Gaza board
Several nations have been invited to join a U.S.-backed board to oversee Gaza’s next phase, with permanent seats linked to $1 billion contributions.
-
Syria, Kurdish-Led Forces Agree to Ceasefire, Restructure
Syria and Kurdish-led forces agreed to a ceasefire and integration deal, ending clashes and expanding government control in the northeast.
-
Syrian army, Kurdish-led forces exchange fire near Aleppo
Syrian government, Kurdish-led forces exchanged fire east of Aleppo amid tensions over a stalled military integration deal.
-
Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran
President Trump ordered a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, escalating pressure as protests continue inside the country.
-
Israeli drone strike kills 3; Iran allows some phone calls
Iran restored outbound international calls but maintained internet blocks as protests continued, while an Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians near Gaza amid U.S.-led postwar governance discussions.
-
U.S. strikes Islamic State targets in Syria after attack
U.S. forces, with partner support, launched strikes across Syria after an Islamic State attack killed two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. interpreter last month.
-
Hamas to Cede Gaza Governance to Nonpartisan Committee
Hamas says it will dissolve its Gaza government once a new nonpartisan Palestinian committee takes over, under a U.S.-brokered peace plan.
-
Israel advances settlement plan critics say divides West Bank
Israel moved forward with the E1 settlement plan near Jerusalem, issuing a tender for over 3,400 housing units in a project widely seen as divisive.
-
Yemen separatists to join Saudi talks after key site losses
Yemeni forces recaptured two provinces from separatists as Saudi Arabia prepares to host peace talks involving the opposing factions.