Hezbollah official to Reuters: Cabinet move on army plan is 'opportunity to return to wisdom and reason' Reuters
Analysis Iran turns to China, Russia to bolster air defenses as it preps for next Israel war Following the 12-day war with Israel, Iran is increasing its military budget to repair its crippled air defense systems, pursuing procurement from China and Russia as commanders claim confidence in preventing renewed conflict. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Exclusive UK-based oil firm victim of standoff between Damascus, Syria’s Kurds Gulfsands Managing Director John Bell outlines his company’s plans and Syria’s energy prospects in an exclusive interview. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
After sanctions, GitHub reopens to Syrian coders in boost for digital revival Syrian developers regain GitHub access despite blocked platforms and shaky internet. Syria
