US worried about ‘security situation’ in occupied territories ahead of Blinken’s visit

This weekend, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will be traveling to Egypt, followed by a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories early next week

Blinken describes Israel, Qatar flights for World Cup as ‘historic step’

A few days prior, Israel and Qatar agreed to establish a temporary diplomatic office in Doha for the World Cup

US mulls sanctioning Lebanese officials over presidential deadlock

Foreign powers, including the US and Saudi Arabia, have been accused of meddling in Lebanon's internal affairs as the country has gone seven months without a president

US state secretary under pressure to disclose bombshell Afghanistan cables

Anthony Blinken has refused to hand over cables in which US embassy officials warned of an imminent Taliban victory weeks before Washington's botched withdrawal

Iran outraged at US scheme to ‘disrupt’ weapons programs

Tehran blasted Washington for 'fueling the abortive project of Iranophobia and creating discord among the countries of the region'

US-trained Afghan special forces recruited by Wagner Group in Ukraine: Report

The chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 continues to have ripple effects in Ukraine

Washington’s Dollar-and-Stick ploy with Iraq

Iraqi officials are in Washington to discuss “economic reforms” but are in fact being pressured to shun Iranian energy imports in the hope of having US sanctions and dollar rations lifted.

Egypt condemns Israeli plan to ‘legalize’ settlement outposts in Palestinian territories

The ministry called Israel's decision 'unacceptable,' classifying it as a provocative act

Israel authorizes construction of nine settlement outposts

Netanyahu’s office claims that the communities existed for decades and were made without the authorization of the Israeli government

US vows to strengthen Iraq’s ‘economic integration’ across West Asia

Many have criticized Iraq’s economic over-dependence on Washington, which the US has been accused of trying to capitalize on to the detriment of Baghdad

UN officials warn against ‘politicization’ of relief efforts for Syria

These warnings coincided with a US statement asserting that Washington will continue to oppose any normalization with the Syrian government

Israel’s ruling coalition party says ‘no pause’ to West Bank settlement expansion

Senior US officials recently pressured the Israeli PM to halt the expansion of illegal settlements as a means to reduce tensions in occupied Palestine

US mulls sanctions on Chinese firms for aiding ‘Iranian crackdowns’: Report

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has cancelled his trip to China over an alleged Chinese espionage balloon spotted over Montana

‘Palestine reliving events that led to Second Intifada’: CIA chief

Washington has been pressing Tel Aviv to ease tensions in the occupied territories, offering help in covert operations against Iran and in normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia

White House offered Israel help with Iran, Saudi in exchange for ‘easing tensions’ in Palestine

As part of a backroom proposal, US officials asked the Israeli premier to 'preserve the status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque, stop the expansion of illegal settlements, and strengthen the Palestinian Authority'

Washington pressures PA to accept ‘security plan’ to reclaim Jenin: Report

This US-proposed plan involves the creation of a ‘special Palestinian force’ to counter the resistance in Jenin

Israeli officials made secret trip Abu Dhabi to discuss Netanyahu visit: Report

Netanyahu was set to visit the UAE earlier this month before his far-right national security minister led a violent incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque

Kurdish delegation leaves Damascus on ‘positive’ note: Report

The US has reportedly warned the SDF several times not to engage in any dialogue with Damascus

Russian military delegation meets with Kurds in northern Syria: Report

Turkiye has reportedly rejected Washington’s plan to reform the SDF and merge it with a revived version of the former extremist group, the Raqqa Revolutionaries Brigade

US reassures Jordan over Jerusalem status, Israel threatens PA

In response to an ICJ inquiry ordered by the UN, Israel decided to collectively punish Palestinians in the West Bank to retaliate against the Palestinian Authority's effort to end the occupation

Israelis shunned at Qatar World Cup

Despite Qatar's burgeoning ties with Israel, the World Cup has paved the way for an amplified Palestinian voice on an international stage

FBI opens investigation into Israeli murder of Al Jazeera reporter

Israeli officials bristled at the news, with outgoing defense minister Benny Gantz calling it a mistake and highlighting that Israel 'stands behind all soldiers'

US officials may boycott far-right Israeli MK: Report

The report states that Washington has not yet taken a decision, but is leaning against coordinating with Ben Gvir and others like him

Algeria to sign massive arms deal with Russia: Report

Algeria has signed significant weapons deals with Russia before, making it a potential target for US sanctions

Algeria, Russia launch joint naval exercise

Moscow and Algiers have broadened economic and military cooperation over the past year

US lawmakers call for sanctions against Algeria

Ties between Moscow and Algiers have been stronger lately, with Algeria gearing up to join the BRICS group in the near future

DEVELOPING: Details on new nuclear deal approved by Iran

The terms of the deal reportedly include nearly two dozen guarantees to prevent the US from exiting the deal again

Iran urges Greece to resolve oil tanker crisis without US involvement

Iran's IRGC seized two ships sailing under the Greek flag in retaliation for the coordinated theft of its oil by Greece and the US

Over 50 US lawmakers urge FBI to probe murder of Shireen Abu Aqla

The Israeli ambassador to Washington, Michael Herzog, has referred to the call for an investigation as 'unfair'

CIA chief made unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia last month: WSJ

The secret meeting was held as US-Saudi relations stand at their lowest point in decades