Syria urges citizens sheltering at Russia’s Hmeimim base to go home: What we know Many local residents who fled killings targeting the Alawite community are resisting the government’s efforts to get them to return home, opting to remain at a Russian air base. Syria
Hearing delayed after Lebanese doctor with US visa deported: What to know A Lebanese citizen is the latest in a string of detentions, visa revocations and deportations conducted by the Trump administration. United States
Analysis US airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis: Game-changer or more of the same? Experts warn an expanded US strike campaign in Yemen is unlikely to deter the Houthis. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon makes first US visit since Trump reelection: What to know The UAE's influential national security advisor, who chairs some of the country's most important funds and firms, will reportedly meet with White House officials and business leaders including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. United Arab Emirates
Feature Fearing for safety, Syria's Alawites who fled to Lebanon have no plans to return More than 30 members of one family spoke to Al-Monitor after fleeing into northern Lebanon from Syria amid a spasm of sectarian violence in the country. Many remain skeptical that it's safe to return. By Katya Hovnanian-Alexanian
6 killed in Lebanon-Syria border clashes as Hezbollah denies role: What we know Clashes erupted along the Lebanon-Syria border after three Syrian security personnel were reportedly killed, prompting shelling by Syrian forces and retaliatory fire from the Lebanese military. Lebanon
Turkey's Erdogan discusses Russia-Ukraine war, Syria in first official call with Trump In their first official call since Trump's return to office, the pair discussed efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Syria and lifting US sanctions on Turkey. Turkey
