Middle East
Middle East - Covers major developments across the region, including politics, diplomacy, security, economic policy, energy, governance, and social change. Coverage examines regional cooperation, international relations, public policy, trade, environmental challenges, and cross-border developments affecting countries throughout the Middle East. Readers can follow important stories from across the region while gaining context on the issues shaping regional stability, economic development, and global affairs. Tags: Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Regional Security, Energy Security, Economic Development, International Trade, Governance, Human Rights, Public Policy, Climate Change, Regional Cooperation, Strategic Partnerships, Conflict
Iran General Reappears Ahead of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Multi-Day State Funeral
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander Gen. Ahmad Vahidi has reappeared publicly ahead of the...
U.S., Iran Pause Military Strikes but Differ on Whether Direct Talks Are Planned
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The United States and Iran have paused their recent exchange of military strikes...
Pakistan Launches Border Operation, Says 29 Militants Killed Near Afghanistan Frontier
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces carried out a ground operation followed by what officials described as "calibrated...
Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Leave Four Palestinians Dead as Ceasefire Remains Fragile
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip killed at least four Palestinians...
U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran After Drone Attack Tests Fragile Hormuz Ceasefire
WASHINGTON — The United States launched military strikes against targets in Iran on Friday after a drone attack...
U.S.-Iran Talks Advance as Negotiators Pursue Framework to End Regional Conflict
OBBÜRGEN, Switzerland - Negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland have produced what U.S. Vice President JD...
Tyre Struggles to Recover as Ceasefire Leaves Southern Lebanon in Uncertainty
TYRE, Lebanon - The Lebanese coastal city of Tyre is attempting to recover from weeks of Israeli airstrikes,...
US-Iran Talks Set for Switzerland as Hormuz Dispute and Lebanon Fighting Complicate Diplomacy
TYRE, Lebanon — Senior U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to meet in Switzerland on Sunday to continue...
Commercial Ships Resume Strait of Hormuz Transit Following U.S.-Iran Agreement
LONDON — Major shipping companies have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz following the interim agreement...
Southern Lebanese Residents Return Home Amid Uncertainty Following U.S.-Iran Agreement
TYRE, Lebanon — Residents across southern Lebanon began returning to their homes on Thursday following the announcement of...
