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Iraq considers currency overhaul to expose looted funds
"The decision will be made in the coming period, and it is hoped that the procedures will begin during 2027," a source in the Iraqi Prime Ministry.
British activist remains in Israeli custody over suspected minor assault during West Bank clash
What's next for Syria's economy as US removes nation from state terror list? - analysis
Voices from the Arab press: Weighing Iran's decline, Israel's strategy and Infantino's Arab support
‘We are behind you’: Shachpatz App offers IDF veterans rapid legal help abroad for emergencies
Shachpatz brings official alerts, travel advice, and emergency contacts together, with 600 lawyers in 17 countries available to provide initial assistance, according to Shurat HaDin.
Christian Lawmakers ask President Trump to grant Jewish Canadians refuge from antisemitism
A letter from Christian lawmakers in America said more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in moving because of safety concerns.
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement? - analysis
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.
Kurdish language officially introduced in Syrian schools for first time marking historic shift
Syria’s MoE has issued new instructions under Decree No. 13 of 2026 aimed at protecting cultural and linguistic rights while promoting diversity within an inclusive national identity.
Iranian assassination threats blur theater and action with videos, plots, and propaganda - analysis
Criminal proxies, public targeting videos, and loosely organized intermediaries give Tehran deniability while creating unpredictable security risks.
Syrian Druze leader says community is ‘inseparable part of Israel,’ hints at developments in Sweida
Al-Hijri also suggested that developments concerning Sweida could emerge “within days,” without elaborating on their nature, as the province remains the focus of intensifying diplomatic activity.
Israeli arms, Iranian drones, Turkish oil: Azerbaijan’s high-stakes balancing act
Bordering Russia and Iran while cultivating Israel and Turkey, Baku seeks security through competing partnerships - and offers itself as a mediator when its allies collide.
West Bank settler violence and illegal farms are no surprise, veteran journalist warns - opinion
Anyone who truly believes that a peaceful solution to this conflict can now be achieved simply through an Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank and the creation of a Palestinian state is naive.
Assad’s death sentence puts Syria-Russia extradition treaty to the test - analysis
After a Damascus court sentenced him to death in absentia, an extradition treaty signed by Bashar Assad with Russia provides a legal avenue for seeking his return—but the death sentence itself could
'Running to fix broken systems’: Haskel defines Israel First as Pollard joins slate - interview
After three years of war and political disputes surrounding military service, she said Israelis need leaders who approach public responsibility with the determination of a parent protecting a child.