China air defense tests matter to the Middle East – analysis
Reference to ‘nuclear blackmail’ and other tie-ins with US-China tensions, showcase their ramifications. China’s Defense Ministry said it carried out a test of…
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At least 13 killed in attack on bus in Syria’s Raqqa
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. An attack on a bus early on Monday morning in northern Syria has…
Iranian engineer’s death at military site attributed to ‘industrial sabotage’
In his comments to the semi-official Entekhab news agency, the commander, Hassani Ahangar, did not say who was believed to be behind the…
Hezbollah causes ‘unprecedented chaos’ in Lebanon – Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Foreign Ministry called on the international community to “assume its responsibilities towards Lebanon.” Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry welcomed Friday the recent…
US General who wrote Israel-Palestine security plan investigated for ties to Qatar
Allen is credited with building the framework for a security plan if Israel and Palestinian groups were to come to a peace agreement….
Iraq faces acute water shortage
Figures released by Iraq’s Water Resources Ministry indicate that water levels fell by 60% more in 2022 than in 2021. Environmental experts have…
Israel coordinated with US before Syria strikes – report
While Israel and Russia coordinate through a deconfliction mechanism, the US has largely kept quiet about Israel in Syria. Israel has coordinated with…
Iran preparing to conduct test launch of solid-fuel satellite rocket
The US has. in the past, expressed concerns satellite launches could help Iran develop ballistic missiles. Iran is preparing to conduct a test…
‘I’m not afraid of anything’ – Israelis traveling to Turkey on warnings
Thousands continue to fly to Turkey despite authorities warning of an immediate threat of an Iranian attack. Thousands of Israelis are continuing to…