Israel, US send mixed signals on Gaza phase 2 before Trump-Netanyahu meeting The US president is expected to press Netanyahu to advance the second phase of the Gaza plan, halt plans for a large-scale strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon and compromise on issues related to Syria. Israel
RSF seizes Sudan’s largest oilfield: What to know The Heglig oil field is the largest in Sudan and a key facility for South Sudan, which relies heavily on Heglig to export its oil. Sudan
As Syria marks one year since Assad fall, some minorities skip celebrations Despite President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s vows to protect all of Syria’s communities, sectarian violence has spiked against the minorities, namely against Alawites and Druze. Syria
Qatar, UAE step up LNG plans as global demand surges The United Arab Emirates and Qatar energy ministers share a vision of vastly expanding liquefied natural gas exports to meet the growing global demand. United Arab Emirates
Feature A year after Assad's fall, divisions grow between Syria Kurds, Damascus One year after a surprise offensive brought down Syria’s longtime dictator, the Kurdish-led entity and Damascus remain more estranged than ever as a US-brokered integration deal remains unimplemented. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
