Qatar – The real face of the snakeYou could argue that Qatar functions as the world’s largest political hedge fund, hedging its bets across political causes, parties, and power centers throughout the United States, Europe, and the Muslim world. May 30, 2025
Explosive new intelligence report reveals Iran’s nuclear weapons program still activeThe Austrian intelligence findings could be an unwanted wrench in President Trump’s negotiation process to resolve the atomic crisis with Iran’s rulers. May 30, 2025
Poll: Almost half of Syrians support peace with IsraelOn the other hand, 76% of Syrians consider Israel to be the main threat to the country, more than Iran, the United States, Russia, or others. May 30, 2025
Arafat’s associate admits ‘Palestinians’ are a modern inventionThe entire Palestinian narrative is based on a fabricated Palestinian history, claiming an unfounded historical right to the Land of Israel. May 29, 2025
Trump warns Israel not to endanger nuclear talks as Netanyahu threatens Iran strikePresident Trump reportedly warned Prime Minister Netanyahu not to do anything which could endanger ongoing negotiations with Iran, while the Israeli premier privately warned Trump he intends to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. May 28, 2025
‘Positive and very promising’: First face-to-face Israel-Syria talks progressingAccording to Prof. Eyal Zisser, the talks are a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on May 14. May 27, 2025
America props up an Al Qaeda terror stateThe Trump era was supposed to restore foreign policy based on national interests and an end to the United States playing the world’s policeman. May 27, 2025
Iran unfazed by sanctions, rejects US demand for uranium enrichment freezeTehran rules out temporary nuclear deal with the US, says it will never agree to total suspension of uranium enrichment, even for sanctions relief. May 27, 2025
Private group tasked by Israel to bring in aid to start moving trucks into GazaThe Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it will reach one million Palestinians by the end of the week. May 26, 2025
US special envoy praises Syrian leader’s steps on foreign fightersThomas Barrack, special envoy to Syria, commended Sharaa for 'taking meaningful steps' on foreign fighters as well as 'relations with Israel.' May 26, 2025
Syrian leader al-Sharaa holds talks with Erdogan on surprise Istanbul visitSyria is keen on cooperating with other countries 'on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs. It believes that dialogue and diplomacy are the best path to building balanced relations,' the ministry said in a statement. May 25, 2025
Iraq seeking alliance with Israel against Iran – reportFormer Israeli minister representing the Jewish state in Abu Dhabi, meets with Iraqi delegation as Baghdad eyes alliance with Israel to neutralize Iranian influence in Iraq. May 25, 2025
Lebanon, PA reach agreement to disarm Palestinian refugee camps; Hamas excluded from talksHamas — a rival of Abbas’s Fatah faction that dominates the PA — criticized the agreement for excluding them from the discussions, arguing that the demilitarization process lacked proper representation without their involvement. May 25, 2025
US, Iran report ‘some but not conclusive progress’ in Rome talksA senior U.S. official was quoted by Reuters as saying that the talks lasted more than two hours and were both direct, and indirect with Omani mediators. May 25, 2025
Iran threatens to relocate nuclear material, blames US for potential Israeli strikeSo far, diplomatic efforts have stalled over Iran’s demand to maintain its domestic uranium enrichment program — a condition the White House has firmly rejected. May 23, 2025
Gazans chant ‘out, out, out’ as protests against Hamas enter fourth dayIn March, 22-year-old Oday al-Rubai was abducted and tortured to death by armed gunmen after taking part in anti-Hamas protests in Gaza City. May 23, 2025
Iran has several major nuclear program sites — here’s what you need to knowHere's a look at some of those major Iranian sites and their importance in Tehran's program. May 22, 2025
Gaza Health Ministry casualty numbers ‘deliberately fabricated,’ new analysis revealsIn one example, Stone and Rose show that in the battles of Khan Yunis through the first quarter of 2024, 34% of deaths were women and children, although they made up 75% of the population. May 22, 2025
Secretary of State Rubio: Syria may be weeks away from collapseRubio was referring to sectarian violence against the Alawite and Druze minority groups in Syria. May 20, 2025
US rejects uranium enrichment in Iran deal as Tehran vows to continue nuclear activitiesWitkoff emphasized that, from US President Donald Trump’s perspective, this condition is essential for any deal with Iran, warning that 'enrichment enables weaponization.' May 20, 2025
Turkish citizen to be tried for visiting IsraelAtaseven, who has received death threats on social media, maintains his innocence and plans legal action to fight against the case. May 19, 2025
‘Wake up America’: Qatar’s $40 billion ‘investment’ in US threatens national securityStrategic investments include artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, which represent a threat to U.S. national security interests and Americans’ privacy data. May 19, 2025
Khamenei accuses Trump of ‘massacring’ Gazans, calls for elimination of ‘cancerous’ IsraelAs nuclear talks between US and Iran progress, Iran’s Supreme Leader excoriates President Trump, accusing him of massacring Gazans. May 18, 2025
Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese singer accused of spying for IsraelMohammad Hadi Saleh’s alleged treason was discovered while being investigated for fraud. May 18, 2025
US and Israel-backed aid group to start work in Gaza by end of MayThe operation will be run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, while US security firm UG Solutions and US-based Safe Reach Solutions, which specializes in logistics and planning, would be involved. May 17, 2025
US ‘close to a deal with Iran,’ Trump says at Doha summitUS president says Iran has 'sort of agreed' to his terms for a nuclear deal, tells business leaders at Qatar summit that military intervention against Iran may be avoided. May 15, 2025
Iran ready to make concessions and sign deal ‘today,’ says Ayatollah aideA senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader told NBC News that a deal could be signed ‘today.' May 15, 2025
Trump meets with Syria’s president, calls for Israel peace dealPresident Donald Trump pressed Syria to normalize ties with Israel and expel Palestinian terrorists. May 14, 2025
Trump admin sanctions network that ships Iranian oil, worth billions, to ChinaThe smuggling network operates on behalf of the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff and its front company, Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars. May 14, 2025
By recognizing Israel, ‘you’ll be greatly honoring me,’ Trump tells SaudisTrump added that the kingdom 'will do it in your own time.' May 14, 2025
Trump threatens Iran: ‘Choose right now,’ time is running outPresident Donald Trump uses address at Saudi summit to warn Iran that it must decide "'ight now' whether it wants to reach a new nuclear deal with the US - but warns of economic repercussions without mention of military strikes. May 14, 2025
UNIFIL finds hundreds of Hezbollah arms stashes in southern LebanonThe United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was established in 1978 to confirm Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. May 13, 2025
Trump says US will remove sanctions on SyriaSaudi Arabia, as Trump‘s host on the first stop of his regional tour, alongside Qatar and Turkey, both supporters of the new Syrian administration, had been pushing hard for the meeting between Sharaa and the US president. May 13, 2025
Syria offers deal to Israel in exchange for US sanctions relief – reportPresident Ahmed al-Sharaa also put on the table American access to Syrian oil and gas deposits. May 12, 2025
Saudis to lobby Trump to back Palestinian state, end to Gaza war – reportRiyadh is reportedly planning to lobby President Donald Trump during the upcoming summit in Saudi Arabia to back a broad deal for the Middle East which would include Palestinian statehood, expanded Arab recognition of Israel, and the end of the war in Gaza. May 12, 2025
Israel off the agenda for Trump’s Mideast visit this weekIsrael is not expected to be a dominant topic of discussion, but the Jewish state is likely to be affected by talks of negotiations between Washington and Tehran on a revised nuclear pact. May 12, 2025
Qatar to gift Trump new Air Force One worth $400 million – reportSources tell ABC News that the Qatari royal family is preparing to greet President Trump during his visit this week with the gift of a new jumbo jet to serve as Air Force One. May 11, 2025
Trump to meet with Palestinian chief, Syrian and Lebanese presidents – reportArab media outlets report that Trump is slated to meet with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Syria's new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, during an upcoming summit in Saudi Arabia. May 11, 2025
US, Iran to hold 4th round of nuclear talks on eve of Trump’s Gulf tourAmerican and Iranian representatives voiced optimism after the previous talks that took place in Oman and Rome, saying there was a friendly atmosphere despite the two countries’ decades of enmity. May 11, 2025
The Houthi ceasefire is not the end – opinionTo secure Red Sea commerce and sever Iran’s proxy arm in Yemen, the Trump administration must pivot to a strategy that integrates economic warfare, political influence, and information dominance. May 11, 2025
Nuke deal talks are an American ‘trap,’ Iran claimsTehran’s complaint comes ahead of Sunday’s fourth round of negotiations. May 11, 2025
Senior Palestinian Authority official hails China as “savior of humanity”While the PA rejects the US and the West, it embraces Russia and China, believing they can 'build a new world free of chaos and terror.' May 9, 2025
Caught in the crossfire: Gaza’s Christians suffer as Hamas hides behind churchesHamas turned sacred spaces into strategic assets, wagering that either Israel would refrain from striking or that the resulting images would sway world opinion against it. May 9, 2025
Middle East to get its first Trump Tower – Starting price?Inspired by the legendary Trump Tower Penthouse in New York, the luxury apartments will feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline with prices expected to start at approximately $700,000. May 9, 2025
Why Hamas wants to control Gaza’s humanitarian aidHamas is fully aware that the humanitarian aid is crucial for maintaining leverage over the Palestinians. May 8, 2025
Trump ‘frustrated’ with Netanyahu, plans to side-step Israel in Mideast initiatives – reportMultiple US sources say that Trump is increasingly frustrated with Netanyahu and is preparing to move forward on major Mideast initiatives without Israel’s participation. May 8, 2025
Turkish bank appeals Iran sanctions decision to US Supreme CourtUS prosecutors said Halkbank helped Iran secretly transfer $20 billion of restricted funds, converted oil revenue into gold and cash to benefit Iranian interests, and documented fake food shipments to justify transfers of oil proceeds. May 7, 2025
Mysterious port blast ‘reduced Iran’s leverage’The economic toll of these incidents appeared substantial, with one senior Iranian official estimating on May 5 that the damage from the first Bandar Abbas port explosion alone exceeded $3 billion. May 7, 2025
Fighter jet landing on USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier goes overboard, forcing pilots to ejectThe two pilots on board were later rescued by a helicopter and suffered minor injuries in the incident. May 7, 2025
Taliban earning billions, giving American weaponry to terrorist groupsMore than two dozen terrorist organizations are currently active in Afghanistan, including the Islamic State-affiliated Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). May 6, 2025
More countries to join Abraham Accords with Israel, Trump envoy hintsPresident Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, hints that additional countries are poised to join the Abraham Accords with Israel. May 6, 2025
Iranian explosive discovered in kibbutz close to Gaza borderIn 2024, an Iranian diplomat admitted that his government has been funding and arming Hamas. May 5, 2025
Netanyahu blames Qatar for fighting in GazaIsrael and Hamas were close to deal that would have secured the release of half of the remaining hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, accusing Doha of failing to back proposal pushed by Egypt. May 5, 2025
Turkish warplanes face off with Israeli fighters over SyriaTurkey seeks to strengthen its military presence in Syria in the post-Assad era, and these warnings come in this context as Israel has also asserted its military force. May 5, 2025
Two unexplained explosions target Iranian factories within a single hourSunday's incidents followed a serious fire on Saturday night at a cardboard factory in Karaj, near Tehran's capital. May 4, 2025
Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise its national securityHamas has a longstanding presence within Lebanon, including in camps across the country that host hundreds of thousands of long-time Palestinian refugees and where Lebanese security forces have long had only limited authority. May 3, 2025
How Iran evades sanctions via world’s largest Muslim countryThe relative ease with which Iran smuggles passenger aircraft through Indonesia reflects a broader reluctance on the part of the country’s political and security institutions to curb such activities. May 2, 2025
Fall of Assad put an end to Iran’s plan to take control of Syria – reportIran's strategy, which was unveiled in hundreds of contracts, letters, and infrastructure plans, was intended to recoup expenses Iran had spent to support President Bashar al-Assad and satisfy Iran's imperial ambitions. May 1, 2025
Syrian Druze call on international assistance amid violent attacksThis plea follows the murder of Hussam Warwar, the mayor of the Druze community of Sahnaya, and his son. May 1, 2025
US backs Israel’s ban on UNRWA Gaza aid operations at World CourtSince March 2, Israel has completely cut off all supplies to the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip, and food stockpiled during a ceasefire at the start of the year has all but run out. May 1, 2025
