Archives for January, 2026

Israeli foreign minister visiting Somaliland, sources say

Reuters

Israel approves upgrade to 4G mobile services to Palestinians in West Bank

Reuters

Tourists on remote Yemeni island stranded after Saudi, UAE rift

Reuters

Analysis

Buoyed by Trump and protests, Israel sees opportunity against Iran regime

Israel’s leadership is warning Tehran not to launch an attack as a means of diverting Iranians’ attention from the ongoing anti-government demonstrations.

By Ben Caspit

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

Azerbaijan will not send peacekeepers to Gaza, president says

Reuters

Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela

Agence France-Presse

Delegation led by Yemen's main separatist group to travel to Saudi Arabia, sources say

Reuters

After Venezuela attack, Iran protests test Trump’s pledge of US 'rescue'

President Donald Trump is doubling down on warnings of US intervention in Iran following the US capture of Venezuela’s president.

Iran

Israel says targets Hezbollah, Hamas in Lebanon strikes

Agence France-Presse

Iran protests enter second week as Ghalibaf warns of 'foreign' actors

Senior Iranian officials have begun pointing to foreign actors to explain the ongoing nationwide protests.

Iran

Analysis

With central role for Qatar, can Gulf states mediate between US and Venezuela?

Venezuela's ties improved with Gulf states under Maduro, and some in the region voiced concern about the US operation.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Hezbollah’s funding network in Venezuela takes spotlight after Maduro

Hezbollah has long been accused of running drug smuggling and money laundering networks in Venezuela and other South American countries to fund its activities both in Lebanon and abroad.

Lebanon

Israeli airstrike kills two in Gaza including girl, hospital staff say

Reuters

Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist

Agence France-Presse

Israel urges evacuation of two villages in southern Lebanon ahead of strike

Reuters

Iran's leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears

Reuters