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US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran says it didn't get Trump's letter on nuclear talks - so who is bluffing?

Iranian officials say they haven’t received any correspondence from Trump. This may be two sides talking at each other and both bluffing.

 Syrian Kurds hold flags as they gather after Turkey's jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan called

Abdullah Ocalan calls on PKK to dissolve, regional leaders react

Regional leaders welcome calls for the PKK to lay down arms and dissolve.

By REUTERS
27/02/2025

Night unfolds as slain hostages transferred to IDF custody from Gaza

This handover marks the completion of the phase one list of abductees slated for return.

Qatar’s Emir visits Syria in historic first meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa

The rapid shift in Syria’s political landscape has drawn mixed reactions from regional and international stakeholders.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
31/01/2025

Sinai is the answer: The bold plan to solve Gaza’s crisis

Trump said the part of the world that encompasses Gaza has “had many, many conflicts” over centuries. He said resettling “could be temporary or long term.”

By YARON SCHWARTZ
29/01/2025

Saudi-Israel talks nearing breakthrough, says new Israeli ambassador to US

Leiter, who officially began his role on Friday, described normalization with Saudi Arabia as part of a broader realignment in the MidEast.

At least 22 killed as IDF fires on suspects returning to southern Lebanon

If the Lebanese army deploys faster to the rest of southern Lebanon, the IDF might feel compelled to complete its withdrawal faster as well.

 Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud seen in Tehran, Iran, June 17, 2023

War between Israel and Iran should be avoided, Saudi FM says

Saudi FM: "I don't see the incoming US administration as contributory to the risk of war, on the contrary, President Trump has been quite clear he does not favor conflict."

Yemen vice-president says Trump return pivotal in fight against Iran backed-Houthis

The war in Yemen began in 2014, when Houthi fighters swept into the capital, Sanaa, and took over government institutions.

By REUTERS
21/01/2025

'Technical issues' in Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal are 'just the beginning,' source says

The ceasefire and hostage deal's next test will be whether Israel will get the list on Friday before the next round of hostage releases is set to be carried out on Saturday.

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