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Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts

It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.

 A protester holds a portrait of former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki during a protest against US President Donald Trump near the US embassy in Baghdad, on Jan. 29, 2026.
IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani pictured in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report

 A voter holds his proof of Kuwaiti citizenship upon arriving at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Kuwait City on June 6, 2023.

Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street next to deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, in London, Britain, October 29, 2025.

UK PM Starmer under pressure as Lammy defends Mandelson appointment


'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu

Graham heads to Israel to meet Netanyahu, focusing on strengthening ties and supporting freedom at a pivotal moment for the region.

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference in Jerusalem, November 2024; illustrative.

Yemen PM Salem bin Breik resigns, Zindani appointed successor

Saba said bin Breik formally submitted the resignation, which was approved by the council, before Zindani was named to form the next cabinet.

Yemen's presidential leadership council has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the country's new prime minister.

Israeli court lifts restrictions on former Netanyahu aides in Bild leak scandal

The decision, authored by Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court Judge Mehahem Mizrahi, will take effect on Sunday to allow the Israel Police to appeal to the district court. 

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Shin Bet Chief Zini names 'N' as new deputy head, to enter role next month

Shin Bet Chief David Zini announced the appointment of "N." as the new deputy head, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s approval.

Shin Bet director David Zini attends a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, October 5, 2025

WATCH: Activists break into Likud HQ, drop fake money dressed as sheikhs in Qatargate protest

Protesters disguised as Qatari sheikhs disrupt Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters over Qatargate allegations.

Activists break into the Likud Tel Aviv headquarters, dressed as Qatari sheikhs, flying a Qatari flag merged with the Likud party flag, January 14, 2026.

Netanyahu’s chief of staff detained for questioning by investigators over Bild leaked documents

Tzachi Braverman, who was approved as an ambassadorial candidate to the UK, was detained by police for questioning on suspicion of obstruction of justice.

Cabinet secretary Tzachi Braverman seen at the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister office in Jerusalem on December 18, 2016.

Defending persecuted Christians strengthens Israel - opinion

Defending persecuted Christians strengthens Israel’s security, influence, and regional position.

A woman raises her hands during a mass prayer with the one thousand Christian Pastors on the southern steps of the Western Wall in Jerusalem on December 4, 2025.

Railway to nowhere: How Miri Regev, Likud politics stalled Israel’s role in IMEC corridor - opinion

A regional rail project that could generate billions has been stalled by a narrow Likud power struggle.

TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev once stated: 'What is a public broadcaster worht if we cannot control it?'

Grapevine, December 26, 2025: In his father’s footsteps

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, alongside David Fattal, chats with Assaf and Nadav Fattal.

Feldstein says 'Netanyahu erased concept of responsibility for October 7,' in first KAN interview

Former military spokesman for the Prime Minister Eli Feldstein gave a public interview on Monday for the first time since he was accused over the Bild and Qatargate cases.

 Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation seen at the District Court in Tel Aviv, on May 15, 2025.