Middle East
Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia as Syria Confronts Brutal Legacy of Civil War
A Syrian court delivered an extraordinary verdict on Tuesday, sentencing ousted President Bashar Assad and his younger brother Maher to death in absentia...
Iran Issues New Demands for Reopening Critical Strait of Hormuz as Economic Pressure Mounts
Iran has presented a new set of demands aimed at reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, signaling that both Tehran and Washington...
Trump Shifts Strategy on Iran, Favoring Economic Pressure Over Military Strikes
President Donald Trump has signaled a strategic pivot in dealing with Iran, telling reporters the United States is prioritizing economic pressure over military...
Iran Orders Emergency Power Conservation as US Expands Strikes on Energy Infrastructure
Oil markets jumped to session highs Friday as fresh intelligence indicated President Trump is preparing to dramatically expand military operations against Iran, four...
Saudi Foreign Minister Joins Regional Powers in Cairo for Critical Talks on Sudan and Libya
A high level diplomatic meeting convened in Cairo on Sunday brought together key regional and international players to address escalating crises in Sudan...
Peace Deal with Iran Sparks Controversy as Trump Celebrates with UFC Birthday Event
Sunday evening brought an unexpected convergence of geopolitics and spectacle as President Trump announced a peace agreement with Iran before hosting an 80th...
Greek MEP Rallies European Parliament to Protect Persecuted Christians in Syria
As the European Union moves to restore trade relations with Syria's new Islamist government, a Greek member of the European Parliament is mounting...
Financial Terms Emerge as Central Obstacle in Iran Nuclear Negotiations
Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program have hit a critical impasse as disputes over financial compensation threaten to unravel months of painstaking diplomatic efforts....
European Markets Tumble as Oil Surge and Rate Hike Expectations Rattle Investors
European stock markets retreated sharply on Wednesday as oil prices surged in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, casting a shadow...
Understanding the Nakba: A Historical Turning Point Still Shaping Middle East Politics
Every year on 15 May, Palestinians around the world pause to remember an event that fundamentally altered the course of their collective history....
