Middle East
USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mideast ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'
The move means that, until the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump will have significantly greater military capabilities and a wider range of options for potential action against Iran.
Ben-Gvir to demand extradition of flydubai pilot to Israel after attempted terror hijacking
El Al, Israir operate Dubai rescue flights following flydubai suspension, tickets set from $249
The flydubai passengers have returned home safely, and that is all that matters for now - editorial
Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts for his own political gain
Al Thani also addressed Israel's "Qatargate" scandal, calling it “absurd” and saying that it would have been “the worst investment Qatar have ever done."
Pezeshkian: 'We will die but we will not bow our heads,' Tehran no longer trusts talks with the US
"No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of failing to explore the diplomatic path," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state media IRNA on Saturday night.
Authenticity and Modernity Party wins Morocco vote, Islamists return to opposition
"The message is clear," Dr. Yasmine Hasnaoui said. "Citizens are reticent about what these political parties will bring, because we saw them in the previous government."
Israel’s October 7 lesson: How a state can survive in a volatile Middle East - opinion
The Middle East offers no permanent security guarantees. States must prepare not only to deter war, but to survive it and keep functioning when defenses fail.
Iran fires anti-ship missiles at Hormuz, IDF strikes Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon
WATCH: IDF kills two Hamas terrorists in Gaza • Qatari Prime Minister accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging Gaza peace efforts • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon storage facility
Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war 'imposed upon' it
Salam also condemned Iran for its attacks on Arab states in the region, saying that "Lebanon wishes to renew its solidarity with the states of the Arab Gulf and with Jordan."
Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties
The meeting follows a Washington Post report earlier on Friday that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a nuclear weapons program, according to US intelligence assessments.
JD Vance’s ‘40 years’ claim ignores the history of US-Israel tensions - opinion
Vance’s “40 years” claim suggests past presidents never challenged Israel. The historical record says otherwise.
Zelensky says India, Turkey, Egypt, Middle Eastern nations involved in Black Sea shipping talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that India, Turkey, Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries were taking part in talks on unblocking shipping in the Black Sea.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold urgent chiefs-of-staff meeting after Houthi attacks
The Houthis have launched strikes on the Saudi-backed government in Yemen and repeatedly fired into Saudi Arabia, disrupting oil flows from the world's largest energy exporter.
