Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish Museum in Washington Two staff members of the Israeli embassy to the United States were shot and killed late Wednesday when coming out of the Jewish Museum in Washington DC; two others injured. Israel
Amid thaw with Baku, Iran executes citizen behind Azerbaijani Embassy attack Iran has executed the gunman behind a 2023 shooting at Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran, bringing closure to a crisis that had severely strained bilateral ties. Iran
Pentagon formally accepts Qatar’s luxury megajet for Trump: What to know Qatar's offer to provide the US president with $400 million aircraft is likely to reinforce Democratic opposition to recently announced major arms sales to the Gulf kingdom. United States
3 killed in attack on Russia’s Hmeimim base in Syria: Monitor Russia is aiming to maintain its military bases in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, while a number of Syrians are currently sheltering at the Hmeimim air base. Syria
What's next for US-Iran nuclear talks as Khamenei holds firm on enrichment? As American bombers withdraw from the region and threats of a military strike ease, the Iranian leader hardened his stance, vowing that Tehran will pursue its nuclear enrichment program "without anyone's permission." Iran
Analysis First in 8 years: Abbas visits Lebanon amid push to disarm Palestinian camps Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is en route to Beirut, where authorities have intensified pressure on Hamas operatives. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Analysis 'We were wrong': Israel misreads Trump 2.0 as storm brews with Europe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to end his current Gaza campaign, not only by the international community but by the Trump administration as well. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkey’s intel chief Kalin makes surprise visit to Syria, meets Sharaa Kalin's visit comes as a Turkish delegation arrives in Washington to discuss sanctions relief on Syria with the Trump administration. Turkey
Two Israelis arrested for allegedly spying for Iran on Katz: What to know The police and Shin Bet said that since the beginning of the year, they have foiled 20 cases of Israelis spying for Iran, with 30 individuals indicted. Israel
Netanyahu slams France, UK, Canada for asking Israel to 'stop' Gaza war A sharp exchange between Israel and its Western partners over Gaza policy unfolded Monday, with Netanyahu slamming calls to halt military action just as a new Israeli offensive reportedly killed more than 100 Palestinians in less than two days. Israel
Why US is offering $10M reward for info on Hezbollah in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay Hezbollah maintains a presence in South America’s tri-border area as well as in friendly Venezuela. Lebanon
Kamil Idris named new Sudan’s PM as conflict escalates: What to know Idris’ appointment marks the country’s first official prime minister since 2022, as Sudan remains mired in a devastating war between the army and the RSF. Sudan
Iran, Azerbaijan hold military drill in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh: What to know Military cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan is increasing as overall relations improve after years of tensions over Armenia and Israel. Iran
After Kuwait, Lebanon’s Aoun visits Egypt seeking reconstruction support Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Egypt on a tour seeking support for Lebanon’s reconstruction. Lebanon
Turkey delegation heads to US to discuss Syria sanctions relief: What to know The talks will follow a landmark meeting between the United States, Syria and Turkish and Saudi leaders. Turkey
Israeli Mossad retrieves entire archive of Eli Cohen from Syria: What we know The announcement of the secret operation that recovered 2,500 documents from Syria coincided with the 60th anniversary of Cohen’s execution. Israel