Tanks for Ukraine will only prolong war, line pockets of arms dealers: Erdogan

The Turkish president has also doubled down on his opposition to allowing Sweden into NATO following Quran-burning protests in Stockholm

Any military action against Iran deemed declaration of war: UN mission

Washington has so far denied any involvement on the recent drone attacks in Iran

Lebanese security thwarted massive ISIS plot: Report

The plot includes attacks against a church, a hospital, and several other targets across the country

US Treasury official issues warning to Turkiye, UAE regarding evasion of sanctions

Ankara has pledged that international sanctions will not be circumvented in Turkiye

Ben Gvir calls for creation of Israeli National Guard to prepare for ‘imminent war’ with Hamas

The Jewish supremacist official was put in charge of Israeli troops in the West Bank as a condition to help Benjamin Netanyahu form a government

Iran warns EU over IRGC terrorist designation

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian described the EU parliament's behavior as 'emotional, injudicious, incorrect and unprofessional'

China urges Israel to stop ‘incitement’ towards Palestinians

The Chinese foreign minister described the Palestinian cause as crucial to achieve peace and stability in the region

European officials warn Israel against ‘provocative’ actions: Report

There has been an alarming acceleration in Israel’s excavation project under the Al-Aqsa Mosque, reinforcing longstanding fears that the holy site faces a serious threat

Israel to deliver warning systems to Ukraine: Official

This contradicts recent speculation that the Netanyahu government will scale back support for Ukraine in order to maintain positive ties with Russia

Israel’s outgoing army chief says new war would ‘set Lebanon back 50 years’

Kochavi also took aim at the new Israeli government's plans in the occupied West Bank, which Hezbollah has previously said 'could ignite the entire region'

Russia and its national Arctic passage: Pushing trade frontiers eastward

Ice-free Arctic routes created by climate change have opened up the first new global shipping route in a century. The Russian-developed water passage is bound to disrupt the lengthier Atlantic-centric routes for global commerce.

PA official warns of displacement of 13,000 Palestinians in Jerusalem

The displacement will potentially occur in order for Tel Aviv to pave way for the construction of Jewish-exclusive social spaces

Israel sold spyware equipment to Bangladesh despite export ban: Report

The sale was made despite Bangladesh not recognizing Israel's legitimacy as a state or holding diplomatic relations

WhatsApp sues Israeli spyware company

US President Biden approved the federal court's investigation into the activities of Israel's NSO Group, a spyware company with ties to the Israeli ministry of defense

Iraqi judiciary issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump

Former US President Donald Trump admitted to giving the order to assassinate Iranian top commander Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi counterpart Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis

New Israeli FM signals policy shift on Ukraine, neutrality toward Russia

On 29 December, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the 'strengthening of Russian-Israeli cooperation in all areas'

Iran, Syria, Yemen: Twitter’s collaboration with the US military in information warfare

The damning exposure of collusion between the Pentagon and Twitter raises further suspicions about Washington’s ongoing online operations in West Asia.

Algeria looks forward to joining BRICS in 2023: President Tebboune

The North African gas giant is set to boost its GDP and human development metrics over the next year in order to join the bloc of emerging economies

Twitter promoted Pentagon propaganda to whitewash occupation, war crimes in West Asia

The social media giant 'whitelisted' accounts run by the Pentagon that promoted the Saudi-led war in Yemen and the illegal occupation of Syria

Netanyahu looks forward to normalization of ties with Riyadh

The incoming premier also claimed that revenues from the maritime deal Israel signed with Lebanon 'benefit Hezbollah'

Human rights coalition urges US Congress to repeal 2002 war authorization

37 rights organizations and anti war groups sent the letter to congressional leadership, urging a repeal of the 2002 AUMF

White House successfully topples anti-war resolution restricting US involvement in Yemen

White House officials pressed lawmakers against voting for the resolution at a time when the Pentagon is due to receive its largest budget ever

US agencies using Israeli spyware despite ban: Report

The DEA has been using Israeli made spyware to hack suspect's phones despite last year's ban on the controversial NSO Group

Washington obstructs peace in Yemen as it profits from war: Ansarallah chief

The resistance leader blasted the US for profiting from Yemen's misery, stressing that Yemenis will not accept 'directives' from the US like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain

US ready to move forward with multi-billion warplane sale to Turkiye: Report

Turkish diplomatic efforts are being hailed for their 'effectiveness' in allowing the arms deal to go through

Israel, Bahrain move forward with free trade agreement talks

Another round of discussions between delegates on both sides is set to take place later this month

Ukraine and UAE move forward with bilateral trade talks

Abu Dhabi has expressed interest in helping rebuild the war-torn European nation

47 intelligence agencies waging “hybrid warfare” against Iran: Report

According to Tehran, security forces have not yet resorted to the use of live ammunition against protesters and rioters

US war chief warns Turkiye against launching ground offensive in Syria

The warning by Lloyd Austin came hours after Ankara deployed reinforcements to the border with Syria

Kremlin unaware of ‘secret’ Russian-Ukrainian meeting in UAE

The meeting reportedly revolved around Russia’s use of a Ukrainian pipeline for a potential resumption of its ammonia exports