22nd Round of Astana Talks Tackles Syria Stability

22nd Round of Astana Talks Tackles Syria’s Stability, Addressing Regional Risks and Impact of Changing U.S. Policy

The 22nd round of the Astana peace talks on Syria commenced on Monday in Kazakhstan’s capital, bringing together representatives from Syria’s government, opposition factions, and the conflict’s three guarantor states: Russia, Iran, and Türkiye. The meeting, held over two days,...
Arab and Islamic Leaders

Arab and Islamic Leaders Condemn Israel for “Genocide” in Gaza, Push for UN Suspension

Arab and Islamic leaders convened on Monday for an extraordinary summit in Riyadh, where they collectively condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, labeling them as “genocide” and “crimes against humanity.” The summit attendees, representing the Arab League and the Organization of...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar

Qatar Halts Role as Key Mediator in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Amid Deadlock

Qatar announced its temporary withdrawal as a mediator in ceasefire and hostage negotiations between Hamas and Israel, citing a lack of "seriousness" from both parties. This suspension, confirmed by the Qatari Foreign Ministry on Saturday, underscores the complexity and prolonged...
Israeli Army

Israeli Army Faces Exhaustion Among Reservists as Lebanon Front Opens Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

More than a year into the Gaza conflict, Israel is confronting a significant challenge: its army is grappling with fatigue and manpower shortages among its reservists. The crisis comes as Israeli forces contend with a new front in Lebanon, opening...
Middle East in Turmoil: A Year of War Reshapes the Region

Egyptian President Calls for Gaza Truce, Hostage Exchange in Hopes of Ending Israel-Hamas War

In the Middle East, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday proposed a two-day ceasefire in Gaza. The truce, aimed at halting over a year of conflict between Israel and Hamas, is paired with a limited exchange of hostages in...
Tehran, Iran

Israel and Iran’s Shadow War Escalates into Open Conflict: A Dangerous Path with No Clear End

For decades, Israel and Iran have engaged in a "shadow war"—a quiet, undeclared conflict marked by covert operations, cyberattacks, proxy skirmishes, and strategic assassinations. This indirect warfare has defined the strained relationship between the two nations since Iran’s 1979 Islamic...
Microsoft

Microsoft Fires Two Employees Over Unauthorized Vigil Honoring Palestinians Killed in Gaza

Microsoft Corporation dismissed two employees who organized a vigil at the company’s headquarters to honor Palestinians killed in Gaza. The event, which took place on Thursday at Microsoft’s Redmond, Washington campus, was intended to memorialize victims in the ongoing Israel-Hamas...
Yahya Sinwar

Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar: What It Means for Israel, Hamas, and Middle East

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a high-profile figure in the militant organization, marks a significant development in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict. While some see it as an opportunity to de-escalate hostilities and potentially negotiate for the release of...
Yahya Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar: How a Former Prisoner Became Hamas’ Military Commander

Israeli military forces have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the most wanted man in Israel and a key architect behind the deadly 7 October 2023 attacks that plunged the region into the worst violence seen in decades. Sinwar, the...
Yahya Sinwar

The Demise of Yahya Sinwar: A Pathway to Peace in the Middle East?

In a dramatic turn of events, the demise of Yahya Sinwar, the notorious leader of Hamas and mastermind behind the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel, has opened the door for potential breakthroughs in the longstanding conflict in the Middle...
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