Archives for September, 2025

'Snapback': What sanctions will be reimposed on Iran?

Agence France-Presse

Sweeping UN sanctions return to hit Iran after nuclear talks fail

Agence France-Presse

UAE foreign minister urges end to Gaza war in meeting with Netanyahu in New York

Reuters

US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York

Reuters

New Zealand says it will not recognise Palestinian state at this time

Reuters

Trump says Gaza talks with Middle East countries are intense, will continue

Reuters

Analysis

Gulf investors emerge as key players in US social media giants TikTok, Snap, X

With UAE tech investor MGX set to take a stake in TikTok's US operations, investors from the Middle East could cement their role in America's social media landscape.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests

Reuters

Analysis

'Prepared for any scenario': What are Iran's options after sanctions snapback?

As the snapback nears, Iran weighs diplomacy, escalation and changes to its nuclear policy.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Civil defence says 50 killed in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to 'finish job' against Hamas

Agence France-Presse

Pentagon pushes to accelerate ISIS detainee repatriations from Syria

Uncertainty about Syria’s long-term stability and the the US military’s future presence in the country have increased urgency among some Pentagon officials to further reduce the population of nearly 30,000 suspected ISIS-associated detainees in the camps.

Syria

Analysis

Netanyahu sidesteps Trump's Gaza plan at UN as US presses Israel to end war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet on Monday with President Donald Trump, where he will have to make decisions on whether to continue with the Gaza war or end it.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Greek PM warns Israel risks losing friends

Agence France-Presse

Interview

Qatar says 'ambitious' Gaza plan hinges on Trump applying Israel leverage

Qatari spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said security assurances are needed following the Israeli strike on Qatari soil, adding that Israel’s “unhinged” prime minister must “be put on a leash.”

Majed al-Ansari

Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Ukraine's Zelensky asked Trump for Tomahawk missiles, Axios reports

Reuters

Trump-Erdogan summit exudes love but few breakthroughs for Turkey

US President Donald Trump had raised expectations during a joint news conference in which he showered praise on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling him a “tough guy,” “a great leader” and someone “I respect.”

Turkey