Archives for July, 2025

Turkey's Fidan heads to New York for Cyprus talks as Libya tensions flare

The top Turkish diplomat will attend UN-hosted Cyprus talks amid rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkey

Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area as Israel launches strikes

Agence France-Presse

Egypt grand museum delay puts tourism hopes on hold

Agence France-Presse

Divided EU leaves action against Israel on Gaza 'on table'

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Trump’s Patriot sales to Ukraine underscore Iran's proliferation threat

Russia's use of Iranian-style armed drones against Ukraine's cities continues to tax the US' limited ability to produce air and missile defense systems, vexing Pentagon planners and sparking renewed urgency among European allies.

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Iran’s Araghchi to meet China, Russia FMs at Shanghai Cooperation meeting

Iran is seeking to deepen economic ties with the China-led bloc amid US sanctions and the aftermath of last month's war with Israel.

Iran

As Iran deadline looms, here’s what to know about UN snapback sanctions

As the October JCPOA snapback deadline approaches, Western powers are weighing the use of the mechanism, while Iran warns that such a move would undermine progress toward a renewed nuclear deal.

Iran

'One road to Damascus': Syria's Kurds recoil as US envoy urges deal with Sharaa

Tom Barrack’s call for Kurdish integration under a central Syrian government reflects a shift in US policy, drawing concern from Kurdish leaders about their future autonomy.

Syria

Mediators working to bridge gaps in faltering Gaza truce talks

Agence France-Presse

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Syria: Nearly 100 killed in fighting between Druze, Sunni tribes

Intervention by Syrian security forces to contain the escalation in Druze-majority Suwayda province has been met with resistance from the local Druze community.

Syria

Syrian forces advance on Sweida as Druze leader says truce talks underway

Agence France-Presse

Iraqis face difficult return from Syria camp for IS families

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Israel races to avert EU sanctions by expanding Gaza aid: What to know

Facing mounting pressure over Gaza war conduct, Israel expands aid access in bid to sway EU ministers ahead of critical sanctions debate.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Anger in West Bank village at funeral of two young men

Agence France-Presse

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 43 as truce talks deadlocked

Agence France-Presse

Turkey's Kurdish regions not yet ready to believe in peace process

Agence France-Presse