A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelenskiy says Reuters
Analysis Turning point on Israel? Democrats’ Senate vote signals shift driven by Iran, Gaza wars Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims he wants to wean Israel off Washington's $3.8 billion in annual military funding within the decade. At least one Democratic contender for 2028 agrees. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
US breach of commitments, blockade of ports main obstacles to 'genuine negotiation', Iranian president says Reuters
Split over Maliki, Iraq’s Shiite bloc delays PM vote as deadline nears: What to know Two other candidates have emerged as alternatives to Coordination Framework nominee and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who is openly opposed by the Trump administration. Iraq
Analysis 'Is it worth it?' Syria's Sharaa faces backlash over Missy Elliott performance Backlash erupts after dancers perform to Missy Elliott’s “Work It,” exposing the tightrope between Sharaa’s outreach to the West and pressure from his Islamist base. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
