Middle East
Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures, business leaders in Middle East
In their correspondence, Bin Sulayem discussed sexual relationships with women with whom Epstein helped him connect.
US strikes more suspected drug-smuggling boats as warships shift toward Middle East – report
US sends over 50 fighter jets to Middle East in military buildup against Iran - report
A two-pronged approach: After US visit, Lebanon’s army eyes Hezbollah ‘disarmament’ - analysis
US faces narrow path between diplomacy, force amid dual Geneva talks on Ukraine, Iran - analysis
“In this round of negotiations, we will attend with a full team; a political, legal, economic, and technical team,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei noted.
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks, Tehran likely to make deal
The US military is preparing for a sustained campaign against Iran in the event of a failed deal, according to US officials.
Why Syria's FM is changing his messaging to Israel - and why it matters - analysis
Syria’s foreign minister is hinting that Damascus and Jerusalem may be able to come to more arrangements in the future, in the wake of talks held in Paris in January.
Italy ready to help train police forces in Gaza, Palestinian territories, FM says
"We are ready to train a new Gaza police force, and we are also ready to train a Palestinian police force," Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told a news conference in Rome.
Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks
The drill, named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait," aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of "possible security and military threats," Tasnim reported.
Araghchi, IAEA chief talk uranium enrichment as Rubio says making deal with US will be 'difficult'
Making a deal with Iran will be difficult, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest.
Lebanese Sunni leader Saad Hariri signals political comeback ahead of Lebanon elections - analysis
Hariri is angling to return to politics as he marks the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Rubio’s Munich speech offers glimpse into Trump-era rethink of global order - analysis
The speech was widely expected to hammer home themes the Trump administration was known for, such as its skepticism about the current world order.
British Museum removes the term Palestine from certain Middle East exhibits
The museum told The Jerusalem Post that the term Palestine no longer holds a neutral designation and may be understood in reference to political territory.
Gaza’s real reconstruction problem isn’t concrete, it’s culture - opinion
After the October 7 massacre, Gaza faces a choice: rebuild with realism and deradicalization, or pave the way for the next war.
