Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran says US strikes render April ceasefire ‘meaningless’ Fresh US strikes and Iranian retaliation deepen regional tensions, while Washington tightens sanctions, France pushes for a larger role in Lebanon, and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Russia in talks on 'reformatting' its military sites in Syria: What to know Moscow signals it wants to maintain its presence in Syria, where President Ahmed al-Sharaa recently said that Russian bases will be converted into training centers. Syria
Newsletter: Business & Tech Gulf investors eye payday ahead of SpaceX IPO The IPO could leave Saudi investors holding a combined stake worth well over $15 billion in one of the world’s most coveted technology companies. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump says Iran will 'pay the price’ for dragging out talks US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran had waited too long to reach a deal after the largest direct exchange of fire between the two countries since an April ceasefire. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Syriac Christians, Kurds Boost Cooperation in Syria A shared desire to remain neutral in Syria links the political parties of the Assyrian Christian and Kurdish minorities despite government encouragement of sectarian security branches. Syria
Hezbollah Keen on Hamas Alliance Despite Criticism Hezbollah seeks to repair ties with Hamas which have been strained over Syria. Palestine
Inside Syria's Gulag An exclusive firsthand account from a Syrian who was detained in a state prison in Aleppo. Syria
Washington's Misguided Syria Morality Play The United States can't seem to either escape or learn from its experiences in Iraq when dealing with Syria. Syria
Most Turks Do Not Support Erdogan's Syria Policy According to a recent poll, only 27.4% of Turks support their prime minister's Syria policies. Syria
No Improvement in Sight For Hamas, Hezbollah Ties Hamas and Hezbollah are continuing on divergent paths concerning Syria, and the relationship will remain strained for the foreseeable future. Palestine
Bahraini Salafists in Spotlight The recent deaths of Bahraini jihadists in Syria point to the rise of radical Salafism in Bahrain. Bahrain
Hamas, Hezbollah Reportedly Seek To Cool Tensions Hamas sought an urgent meeting with Hezbollah to ease tensions after accusations that Palestinians affiliated with Hamas had fought alongside Syrian rebels in Qusair. Palestine
Exclusive: I Saw Nasrallah in Qusair The Hezbollah secretary-general’s mysterious visit to Qusair may not have been his first. Lebanon
Iranian Kurdish Struggle Linked to Turkey, Syria Iran is not admitting that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps units are operating in Syria. Syria
Is Israel Considering Participation By Russia in UNDOF? If true, it raises many questions about the shifting regional balance of forces. Lebanon
Erdogan, Embattled at Home, Popular With Syrian Refugees Erdogan's Syrian policy is fuelling anti-government feelings, but among Syria's refugees he remains a hero. Syria
