Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers The measure marks a symbolic win for Democrats and a small but growing number of Republicans who have questioned the Trump administration's war with Iran. United States
Iraqi PM Zaidi holds talks as cabinet deadlock leaves nine posts unfilled Political disputes caused parliament to fail to agree on a number of ministerial nominees, including those of defense and the interior. Iraq
UAE, France renew defense pact after Rafale jets controversy Last month, French newspaper La Tribune reported that the UAE had withdrawn from a proposal to jointly fund development of the Rafale F5 fighter jet. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Iran tightens wartime crackdown across Kurdish, Baluch ethnic regions Arrests in Baluchistan and Kurdistan highlight widening wartime security operations that are deepening mistrust between the state and disadvantaged minorities. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Analysis Speaker, negotiator, China envoy: What Ghalibaf's accumulated powers mean for Iran Iran's appointment of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to oversee the China relationship demonstrates his ability to operate across Iran's fractured institutional landscape and produce political outcomes. By Jamshid Jamshidi
Three victims identified in San Diego mosque attack: What to know One of the victims, Amin Abdullah, was a security guard at the center who "played a pivotal role in preventing this from being much worse," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said. United States
Vance says transfer of Iran's enriched uranium to Russia 'not currently our plan' The president said he may give leaders in Tehran until early next week to send another proposal to end the conflict diplomatically, or else the US may resume the war. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Syria's Sharaa renews ban on Israeli imports in customs law: What to know The renewal comes even as Damascus pursues US-backed security talks with Israel aimed at reducing tensions along the border. Syria
