Archives for January, 2026

Israeli Bedouin say hope for better life crushed after deadly crackdown

Agence France-Presse

Factbox-Who is leading Russia's delegation at the Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi?

Reuters

Syrian government says it controls prison in Raqqa with Islamic State-linked detainees

Reuters

Zelenskiy says territorial issue to be discussed at trilateral talks in UAE

Reuters

Iran lambasts Zelensky after Davos 'bully' warning

Agence France-Presse

UN rights body holds emergency session on Iran's protest crackdown

Reuters

Iran: IAEA must clarify stance on June attacks before inspecting bombed sites

Reuters

Analysis

Can newly unified Arab Israeli bloc bridge gaps to block Netanyahu next election?

The move signals to their constituents that the four leaders can set aside differences to try to strengthen Arab representation in the Knesset.

By Mazal Mualem

In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics

Spain will not join Trump's Board of Peace, PM says

Reuters

Trump revokes Canada's invitation to join Board of Peace

Reuters

Culture

'Gesture of resistance': Gaza war and Iran repression in Oscars spotlight

This year’s Oscars nominations include Middle Eastern films whose themes of war, government violence and protest have shone a spotlight on politics at home.

Iran

US urges nations to repatriate their citizens from Iraqi facilities with ISIS members

Reuters

US military assets heading to Middle East even as Trump backs off toughest Iran rhetoric

Reuters

Analysis

Syria retakes SDF oil fields, but security concerns cloud investment hopes

For President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government, reclaiming the country’s oil fields is both a breakthrough and a test of state capacity as forecasts indicate that a rebound in energy production is possible in 2026.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Egypt's economy can weather more Red Sea attacks, says finance minister

Egypt lost some $13 billion worth of Suez Canal fees over two years due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, according to estimates from Egyptian officials.

Egypt

With 'Board of Peace,' Trump tries hand at institution-making, to wide doubt

Agence France-Presse