Archives for October, 2026

OpenAI says Iran, Russia influence ops busted

Agence France-Presse

Trump rules out new Iran attack before US midterm elections

Agence France-Presse

Putin offers help to Iran to end Middle East war ahead of CIS summit

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Why Syria sending troops to Yemen would be a risky bet for Sharaa

Syria insists it will not send troops to fight the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia, but its economic dependence on Riyadh could complicate Damascus’ resistance to the idea.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet

Reuters

In Yemen's besieged Taiz, locals despair at lack of food, water and gas

Agence France-Presse

Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks

Reuters

Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterm elections in November

Reuters

Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms amid ‘productive’ talks

Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks mediated by Qatar to end the seven-month war.

Iran

Pezeshkian to meet Putin as Iran looks to Russia for support: What to know

Russia has reportedly provided Iran with military materiel, intelligence and diplomatic backing during the war.

Iran

Analysis

US balances Houthi diplomacy with support for Saudi offensive

Renewed fighting in Yemen is forcing the United States to balance support for Saudi Arabia with efforts to preserve its truce with the Houthis.

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea

Reuters

Analysis

Why renewed Egypt-Ethiopia tensions are a problem for China

For Beijing, the renewed Egypt-Ethiopia standoff is a zero-sum bind that threatens vital strategic interests on both sides of the Nile.

By Joyce Karam

EU top diplomat says bloc in favour of UN Lebanon peacekeepers' extension

Agence France-Presse

Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province witnesses uptick in attacks

Iranian authorities accuse foreign-backed armed groups of being behind a string of deadly attacks in the southeast, amid concerns about the resumption of war with the United States.

Iran

Turkey's foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defence support, rules out offensive role

Reuters