Trump may visit Turkey Thursday for Erdogan’s Russia-Ukraine talks The US president floated the idea of traveling to Turkey on Thursday for a potential meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders. Turkey
Defense, energy and AI deals await Trump during Gulf visit: What to know Trump will kick off his regional trip by participating in a Saudi-US Investment Forum meeting, while Qatar and the UAE may be eyeing more cooperation defense and technology. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Lebanon’s municipal elections: Hezbollah holds, Sunnis splinter, Christians rebalance Two rounds of municipal elections reveal a clear win for the Lebanese Forces at the expense the rival Free Patriotic Movement and Hezbollah maintaining support in its strongholds. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Edan Alexander, last American hostage, released from Gaza after Trump-Hamas deal American envoys are waiting to meet with released hostage Edan Alexander, released from Hamas captivity in a deal negotiated between Washington and Hamas without Israel involved. Israel
PKK ends 40-year war against Turkey, vows to pursue Kurdish rights The disarmament brings an end to one of the Middle East’s longest-running insurgencies, with the PKK vowing to pursue its goals through political means. Turkey
Jordan, Turkey, Syria FMs slam 'Israeli expansionism' after Ankara meeting Jordanian, Turkish and Syrian top diplomats have criticized Israeli attacks on Syria. Turkey
Algerian attack survivor vows to be heard in court battle with award-winning author Agence France-Presse
Exclusive Syria's Sharaa pledges to form task force for missing Americans Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised the daughter of a missing American to take action as Damascus seeks relief from crippling US sanctions. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Trump heads to Gulf as markets surge on US-China tariff deal China and the United States said on Monday they agreed on a deal to cut reciprocal tariffs by 110% from May 14 as they seek to end the trade war that has upended global markets. Saudi Arabia
