US looks to bolster Middle East defenses as strikes against Houthis ramp up The Trump administration green-lit a $100 million sale of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabia as the Pentagon weighs deployments of additional air defense assets to the region. Yemen
Analysis How France’s growing Morocco ties fueled diplomatic crisis with Algeria Algeria continues to distance itself from French influence while seeking to isolate Morocco, forging new alliances with Egypt, Libya, Sudan and other nations not closely aligned with Morocco. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Trump's Middle East strategy faces scrutiny as Gaza reignites As the civilian death toll climbs in Gaza, can the self-proclaimed peacemaker president get both sides back to the negotiating table? United States
Turkey arrests 37 more as protests continue over Imamoglu's detention As Turkey’s opposition parties rally in solidarity with Istanbul's mayor, Turkish authorities have moved forward with more detentions. Turkey
Analysis Turkey’s shaky economy early casualty of Imamoglu’s arrest on terror charges The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on dubious terror charges has rattled investor confidence, sending the lira plunging, triggering market turmoil and raising fears of prolonged political instability. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Sudan army closes in on Khartoum's presidential palace in blow to RSF A key battle is unfolding between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s capital Khartoum. Sudan
US slaps sanctions on Iran's oil tankers, targets China 'teapot' refinery Targets of the sanctions include a refinery allegedly purchasing Iranian oil from a vessel linked to Yemen's Houthi militant group. Iran
Russia's Putin sends letter to Sharaa offering Syria 'practical cooperation' The letter follows Putin and Sharaa speaking on the phone in February and thousands of Syrians seeking refugee at Russia’s base in the country earlier this month. Syria
Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure: What we know Berlin was a vocal critic of the Assad regime and after its fall, has repeatedly stressed the need to ensure the unity of Syria and equality between all of its components, including Kurds, Druze, Christians and Alawites. Syria
