Category: Middle East
Israel, Hamas reach deal meant to end Gaza war, free hostages and prisoners
A man waves Palestinian flags as Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, January [...]
Final draft of Gaza truce deal presented to sides after ‘breakthrough’, official says
Smoke billows following an air strike, as buildings lie in ruin in Beit Hanoun, in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and H [...]
US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet, sources say
Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Nuseirat in the central Gaz [...]
Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, speaks to the media on the day he meets with Qatar's Minister of S [...]
Power in Flux
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Not so long ago, the British Empire seemed unshakable, with its reach spanning continents and seas. Then came World War II, [...]
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Continue Amid Challenges as White House Remains Hopeful
The White House remains optimistic about securing a Gaza cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas despite stalled negotiations. As President Bid [...]
Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
The silhouettes of a military vehicle and a soldier are seen near the Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in [...]
Looting cripples food supply in Gaza as Israel neglects pledge to tackle gangs, sources say
Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, amid a hunger crisis, as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues, in Khan Younis in t [...]
Syria’s de facto ruler reassures minorities, meets Lebanese Druze leader
Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt shakes hands with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, after the o [...]
Syria’s Collapse and the Reordering of Power
Istanbul, Türkiye, Dec. 8, 2024. (AA Photo)
The Middle East has always been a delicate balancing act for global powers. Often misunderstood as a [...]
