Al-Monitor Staff

US slams Israel’s planned settlement expansion

The Biden administration is making public its formerly private objections to Israel's policies.

Al-Monitor Staff | Israel | Oct 27, 2021

Cyberattack hits Iran’s gas stations

Iran has accused both the United States and Israel of conducting cyberattacks against them in recent years.

Al-Monitor Staff | Oct 26, 2021

Sudan’s ambassador to US vows to oppose coup in Khartoum

The United States is coordinating with Gulf states on messaging in hopes of avoiding bloodshed in Sudan.

Al-Monitor Staff | Sudan | Oct 26, 2021

Iran to push for inclusive Afghan government at Tehran conference

The Iranian government is concerned for the Shiite Muslim and Persian-speaking communities in Afghanistan under the Taliban.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 26, 2021

Ex-Saudi official says MBS suggested killing former king with 'poison ring'

The Saudi government responded by describing Saad al-Jabri as "a discredited former government official with a long history of fabricating.”

Al-Monitor Staff | Saudi Arabia | Oct 26, 2021

Lebanon charges 68 in relation to shooting at Hezbollah protest

Six people were killed at a protest against the Beirut port explosion investigation.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 26, 2021

Chinese foreign minister in Qatar for talks with the Taliban

Qatar has a history of mediation related to Afghanistan.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 26, 2021

Syrian government completes reconciliation deals in Daraa area

Syrian government and rebel forces reached a Russian-brokered cease-fire agreement in Daraa in the south earlier this year, following intense fighting.

Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Oct 25, 2021

US freezes aid to Sudan in response to military takeover

The Biden administration urged Sudan’s military to reinstate the civilian-led government, threatening an end to much-needed assistance.

Al-Monitor Staff | Sudan | Oct 25, 2021

Sudanese men protest against a military coup that overthrew the transition to civilian rule, on Oct. 25, 2021 in the al-Shajara district in southern Khartoum.

US envoy: 'Other tools' available if Iran nuclear diplomacy fails

Robert Malley said the US and its allies feel a "shared impatience" with Iran's delay in returning to the bargaining table.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Oct 25, 2021

Al-Monitor Staff

US slams Israel’s planned settlement expansion

Cyberattack hits Iran’s gas stations

Sudan’s ambassador to US vows to oppose coup in Khartoum

Iran to push for inclusive Afghan government at Tehran conference

Ex-Saudi official says MBS suggested killing former king with 'poison ring'

Lebanon charges 68 in relation to shooting at Hezbollah protest

Chinese foreign minister in Qatar for talks with the Taliban

Syrian government completes reconciliation deals in Daraa area

US freezes aid to Sudan in response to military takeover

US envoy: 'Other tools' available if Iran nuclear diplomacy fails

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