Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis
Bin Salman’s security strategy faces a major test as Houthi attacks expose alliance limits and highlight Israel’s intelligence and defense role.
Middle East
Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones targeting Khamis Mushait, Riyadh
Trump reportedly rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal as Saudi coalition downs Houthi drones, missile
Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections - report
Iran's President Pezeshkian tells UN General Assembly Trump is a 'bully,' quotes Game of Thrones
"The US president described us as terrorists. We have been the victims of terrorism," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, according to reports from the BBC and Guardian.
Turkey agrees to hand over disputed Bashiqa-Zelikan military base near Mosul to Iraqi government
The agreement followed a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the two leaders said in a joint statement.
Iran launches attack on Kurdistan region of Iraq in latest strike on Kurdish groups
Iran has targeted the region with more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks since February. It has sought to strike at Kurdish dissident groups as well as US diplomatic facilities and other sites.
Tehran threatens regional airports complying with US flight ban targeting Iranian airlines
“If a country cooperates with or embarks on adventures with the United States, its airports will no longer be able to operate flights,” Rezaei threatened.
Yemeni government forces repel overnight Houthi assault on critical Hejat al-Abd supply route
Seizing parts of the Taiz-Aden road could allow the Houthis to tighten their grip around Taiz and deal another blow to the government, which has struggled to regain the initiative.
Lebanese minors denied adequate living conditions in rehabilitation facility, investigation finds
After speaking with social workers, center staff, and some of the 148 boys held there, the commission found that conditions at the center violated both Lebanese law and international standards.
Hamas 'ready' to move forward with Board of Peace ceasefire roadmap for Gaza, terror group says
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem accused Israel of escalating aggression against Gazans, claiming that the Board of Peace and its director-general were unable to stop the Israeli government.
Iran receives Chinese intelligence, military-linked components to bolster drone program - report
According to WSJ, citing Iranian customs data, China has shipped around 1,300 shipments to Iran's defense ministry containing "dual-use" components and chemical compounds.
Katz attacks 'paper sultan' Erdogan over UNGA speech, urges him to stop 'messing with Israel'
The defense minister accused Erdogan of financing and embracing Hamas, and claimed that he dreams of "restoring the Ottoman Empire" in a post on X/Twitter.
Pakistani girl, 3, sold into marriage for $9,000 under 'walwar' custom, sparking int'l outrage
Police arrested the girl’s father and are searching for the 60-year-old man identified as her alleged husband as investigators examine links to the killing of her older sister.
