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Middle East
A year after Assad’s fall, can Syria’s new leader deliver lasting peace?
Despite progress, sectarian violence and Kurdish tensions persist as President Ahmed al-Sharaa pushes toward future elections.
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Israel-Gaza war
Trump UN envoy, EU chief in Jordan to discuss Gaza aid as Israel eyes next phase
8 Dec 2025 - 4:04PM
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza truce incomplete without ‘full withdrawal’ by Israel: Qatar PM
6 Dec 2025 - 9:52PM
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US Navy
Investigations reveal combat stress a key factor in costly US Navy mishaps
Reports show mission against Yemen’s Houthis took a toll on the US Navy, highlighting a friendly fire incident, loss of three jets and a ship collision.
5 Dec 2025 - 3:22PM
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A F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet preparing for launch from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier on March 16, 2025. Photo: US Navy via AFP
Israel-Gaza war
Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest
The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:21PM
Middle East
Iraq removes Hezbollah and Houthis from asset-freeze list after ‘mistake’
Iraqi PM orders accountability for the error over list meant for Islamic State/al-Qaeda only. Reversal is blow to US efforts curbing Iran.
5 Dec 2025 - 4:58AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel receives body from Hamas, says Rafah crossing could soon open
The handover of the final two deceased hostages is an important condition of the first part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
4 Dec 2025 - 3:56AM
Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants wait for Red Cross members to receive a body before it is handed over to Israel in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Middle East
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct civilian talks in decades
Talks were held days after the first anniversary of the start of the fragile truce between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
4 Dec 2025 - 1:15PM
Singapore
Saudi adviser lauds parallels with Singapore in modernisation efforts
Mohammed Khalid Alyahya cites the late Singaporean leader’s pragmatic and results-driven governance as a template for Saudi Arabia’s ambitions.
2 Dec 2025 - 9:16PM
Middle East
‘No calm in Beirut’ as more Israeli strikes expected after Hezbollah ultimatum
Israel’s ultimatum to Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah by New Year’s Eve is more about political pressure than an invasion plan, analysts say.
2 Dec 2025 - 5:20PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as US warms to Syria’s president
Another invitation to Israel’s leader was issued after Syria’s president made a historic visit to the White House a few weeks ago.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:07PM
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on October 13. Photo: AFP
Israel
Israel’s Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon in corruption cases
The Israeli leader, who was indicted in 2019 on corruption charges, has long denied allegations against him.
1 Dec 2025 - 3:02PM
Middle East
Pope Leo urges Lebanon’s leaders to unite for peace
The first US pope arrived in Beirut from Istanbul, where sought to give Lebanon’s long-suffering people a message of hope.
1 Dec 2025 - 1:09AM
Israel-Gaza war
Egypt trains hundreds of Palestinian officers to police post-war Gaza
Palestinian movements have agreed to a force of around 10,000 officers but Israel opposes Hamas or Palestinian Authority involvement in Gaza.
30 Nov 2025 - 11:52AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli drone attack kills two children in Gaza, say medics
Over 350 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire came into effect on October 10, with more than 70,000 killed since the war began.
29 Nov 2025 - 11:17PM
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A boy pushes a bucket for water at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday. The level of violence in the enclave has reduced since a ceasefire began last month, but Israel has continued its strikes. Photo: AFP
Middle East
Hezbollah leader leaves open possibility of new war with Israel
The group’s top military commander was killed days ago in an Israeli attack, and the militants say they have a right to retaliate.
29 Nov 2025 - 5:51AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
The Israeli army says its investigating the circumstances in which two Palestinians were shot dead.
28 Nov 2025 - 2:46PM
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Turkey
Pope warns ‘piecemeal’ third world war ‘threatening’ humanity
In Ankara, Pope Leo urged for global peace amid rising conflicts and geopolitical tensions during his first trip outside Italy.
27 Nov 2025 - 10:25PM
Pope Leo speaks at the National Library of the Presidential Palace, during his first apostolic journey, in Ankara, Turkey on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war
Israeli generals dismissed over failures from Hamas’ deadly attack
The firings come amid growing pressure for an inquiry and revelations of systemic military flaws to prevent the October 7, 2023, assault.
24 Nov 2025 - 8:00PM
Saudi Arabia
The China factor behind Trump’s decision to upgrade Saudi air power
The deal swaps F-35 jets for ‘guardrails’ on Chinese tech in the Gulf, analysts say – with Israel assured its military edge is safe.
24 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM
Israel-Gaza war
Hezbollah military chief killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
Israel’s prime minister said Hezbollah’s Haytham Tabtabai was leading efforts to rebuild the militant group’s strength.
24 Nov 2025 - 2:03PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli air strikes kill at least 20 in Gaza, in latest test of ceasefire
The military says it was responding to a gunman crossing into Israeli-held territory, but Hamas called the allegation ‘an excuse to kill’.
23 Nov 2025 - 10:02AM
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Smoke rises following an Israeli military bombardment east of Nuseirat on Friday. Photo: AP
Donald Trump
Khashoggi’s widow and Democrats demand release of ‘shocking’ Trump-Saudi call
The call with the Saudi crown prince after Khashoggi’s killing involved a quid pro quo, US congressman Eugene Vindman says.
22 Nov 2025 - 4:36AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israeli air strikes kill 25 in Gaza, rattling ceasefire
Israel says it struck Hamas targets after troops were fired upon; Hamas condemns the actions as a dangerous escalation.
20 Nov 2025 - 11:24AM
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Middle East
Israeli strike on Palestinian camp in Lebanon kills 13, deadliest since ceasefire
The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas training compound that was being used to prepare an attack.
19 Nov 2025 - 12:38PM
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