Archives for April, 2025

Gaza rescuers say family of 10 killed in Israel strike

Agence France-Presse

Iran says seeks 'real and fair' deal in nuclear talks with US

Agence France-Presse

Bridges in the Gulf: wealthy states mediate crisis after crisis

Agence France-Presse

Tesla opens first showroom in oil-rich Saudi

Agence France-Presse

Iran, US raise stakes ahead of key talks in Oman

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

How Iran’s nuclear gains complicate Trump's desire for a 'stronger' deal

President Trump says he's seeking an Iranian nuclear deal stronger than the one he trashed in his first term. But with Iran's nuclear program more advanced than ever before, is that even possible?

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Israel arrests 6 over Turkey money transfer scheme: What we know

The announcement of the indictments comes as Israel over the past week has expanded its operations in the West Bank.

Israel

Iran hands directors suspended jail terms over acclaimed film

Agence France-Presse

In first since 2012, pro-Kurdish lawmakers meet Erdogan, 'hopeful' about peace

The meeting comes as Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party is treading a fine line amid ongoing outrage in the public over the Istanbul mayor’s arrest.

Turkey

Hamas says France plan to recognise Palestinian state 'important step'

Agence France-Presse

Interview

Ayalon: Netanyahu firing Shin Bet chief to shield inner circle from Qatar probe

Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of endangering Israel’s democracy by going after the country’s gatekeepers, such as current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Lebanon's civil war fighters working for reconciliation, 50 years on

Agence France-Presse

Iran oil exports to China soar in March to 1.9M bpd despite US sanctions

The United States and Iran will hold negotiations on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program on Saturday as Tehran hopes to achieve sanctions relief.

Iran

Analysis

As Sudan's genocide case against UAE opens at ICJ, legal shield under fire

The war in Sudan has been described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 14.6 million people displaced and 30.4 million in need of aid, according to the International Rescue Committee.

By Jennifer Gnana

In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics

Liam Lawson on 'crazy' season after Red Bull sacking

Agence France-Presse

Lebanon's Hezbollah ready to talk 'defense strategy' amid calls to disarm

A Hezbollah parliament member has shown willingness to begin talks on what he called a "national defense strategy," stressing that the Lebanese government must fulfill its responsibilities in ending the Israeli attacks in the country.

Lebanon