Analysis Trump’s Syria gamble tested by unrest in Suwayda The recent bloodshed in southern Syria is testing the Trump administration’s policy toward the war-torn country and complicating hopes for its potential normalization with Israel. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Israel’s defense chief to visit Pentagon following Syria, Iran strikes: What to know Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz is expected to meet in Washington with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other senior American officials to discuss the latest developments in Iran and Syria. Israel
Analysis Saudi Arabia bets big on foreign property ownership to power post-oil future The kingdom’s unprecedented policy shift aims to boost real estate investment while navigating religious and social sensitivities. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
