Trump, Biden vie for credit as Gaza ceasefire awaits Israel’s approval The president-elect’s nominees for top positions are talking tough as the ceasefire with Israel hangs in the balance. United States
After Gaza deal, Trump's top adviser says Saudi-Israel normalization 'huge priority' Trump’s next national security adviser, Mike Waltz, emphasized on Wednesday that the incoming administration will place Saudi-Israel normalization atop its agenda now that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems imminent. United States
US unveils sanctions on Sudan's army chief Burhan The move comes over a week after the Biden administration imposed sanctions on Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. United States
Syria hosts Japanese delegation as interim government looks to shore up investment Syria is eyeing closer ties with Japan, the world’s third-largest economy, as it recovers from years of civil war. Syria
Kurdish leader Barzani, SDF's Kobane meet to seek common ground in Syria The pair aim to bridge decades-old Kurdish divisions as shifting alliances reshape regional politics. Syria
Israel, Hamas trade accusations of blocking Gaza deal: What we know Israel and Hamas are accusing each other of blocking the deal announced on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages due to disagreements over the release of Palestinian prisoners. Israel
Analysis Wary of its own Islamists, Egypt adopts cautious approach to Syria The Islamist takeover of Syria has triggered concerns in Cairo about a potential resurgence in Egypt, despite over a decade of crackdowns. By Shahira Amin
How the Gaza ceasefire deal came together At the last minute, negotiators in Doha managed to seal the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that had eluded the Biden administration for more than 15 months. United States
