Archives for May, 2025

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

UN says found 225 arms caches since Israel-Hezbollah truce

Agence France-Presse

Israel urges ICC to drop arrest warrants against PM

Agence France-Presse

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

Breaking | Last Updated: May 12, 2025, 12:56 pm

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

Gaza faces 'critical risk of famine': UN report

Agence France-Presse

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

'Settlers on all sides': West Bank bypass raises fears of Israeli annexation

Agence France-Presse

Hundreds march in West Bank against killings of Palestinian medics

Agence France-Presse

France vows immediate response as Algeria plans more expulsions

Agence France-Presse

With Israel ties on the table, UAE offers Saudis an example

Agence France-Presse

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