Middle East
Iran carried out implosion tests for nuclear weapons development, IAEA reports
A new IAEA report reveals Iran carried out undeclared nuclear tests, prompting calls to refer the case to the UN Security Council. Much of the IAEA report is based on evidence from the Mossad.
Israel, US agree to cease UNIFIL ops. in southern Lebanon
Abbas praises October 7 massacre ahead of pro-Palestinian summit
Syria shutters displacement camp Rukban, symbol of Assad regime, people's suffering
IDF kills Hamas terrorist in southern Syria
Hamas did not immediately comment on the strike.
Iran pushes Islamic unity through high-level regional calls during Eid al-Adha - analysis
Iran uses Eid al-Adha diplomacy to strengthen regional ties, project unity, and influence nuclear talks with the US, while tensions with Israel persist.
Will arming Gazan militias against Hamas harm Israel in the long run? - analysis
Relying on a tribal militia or clan in Gaza may work in the short term. However, in the long term it is unlikely to achieve success.
Hamas threats force halt in Gaza food aid distribution, GHF says
The organization claimed "Hamas wants to return to a broken system it once controlled and exploited—diverting aid, manipulating distribution, and putting its own agenda."
'Iran is my biggest concern,' IAEA nuclear chief Grossi says
Grossi claimed that Israel's threats against the Islamic Republic imply that "the Iranian thing has incredible potential to become catastrophic."
Iran says US travel ban shows 'deep hostility' for Iranians, Muslims
Trump's proclamation on Wednesday will bar citizens from 12 countries starting on Monday at 12:01 a.m. EDT.
Voices from the Arab press: Trump’s first 100 days in office
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Iranian accused by Tehran of being Israeli spy confessed because regime threatened niece - report
Hossein Shanbehzadeh was tortured and had death threats issued against his niece during interrogations, an informed source said.
Lebanon threatens to stop ceasefire cooperation after Israeli strikes in Beirut
The military force complained that Israel's strikes weakened the role of Lebanon's army, according to the report.
US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting over 35 entities
The latest sanctions come amid negotiations for a new nuclear deal between the US and Iran.
