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NEW: Egypt’s $35B Israel gas deal buys time, tests fragile energy partnershipThe agreement is a critical stopgap as Cair...
12/24/2025

NEW: Egypt’s $35B Israel gas deal buys time, tests fragile energy partnership

The agreement is a critical stopgap as Cairo grapples with domestic power demands, but the last two years have tested Egypt-Israel energy cooperation in unprecedented ways.

The agreement is a critical stopgap as Cairo grapples with domestic power demands, but the last two years have tested Egypt-Israel energy cooperation in unprecedented ways.

NEW: France seeks to bolster Lebanon's army through UNIFIL coordination, donor conferenceFrance believes that the key to...
12/24/2025

NEW: France seeks to bolster Lebanon's army through UNIFIL coordination, donor conference

France believes that the key to stabilizing the region is bolstering the Lebanese military so it can regain control over the south of the country.

France believes that the key to stabilizing the region is bolstering the Lebanese military so it can regain control over the south of the country.

NEW: After Iraq’s election, what are US priorities for next government?Washington wants there to be no sanctioned groups...
12/24/2025

NEW: After Iraq’s election, what are US priorities for next government?

Washington wants there to be no sanctioned groups in the next Iraqi government, a source told Al-Monitor, as the US and Iran compete for influence.

Washington wants there to be no sanctioned groups in the next Iraqi government, a source told Al-Monitor, as the US and Iran compete for influence.

Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria...
12/24/2025

Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Christian community.

Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Christian community.They recall the shooting and su***de attack in June at the Saint Elias church in the Syrian capital that killed 25 people and wounded dozens more."People are...

Libya's top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
12/24/2025

Libya's top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

The head of Libya's armed forces and four other high ranking military officials died late Tuesday when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Turkey's capital and Tripoli said.The wreckage of their Falcon 50 aircraft was located by Turkish security personnel in...

NEWS: Syria's Shibani talks defense, economic ties with Russia's Putin during Moscow visit
12/23/2025

NEWS: Syria's Shibani talks defense, economic ties with Russia's Putin during Moscow visit

The visit is the second to Russia for Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra, and follows other signs of rapprochement.

US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN
12/23/2025

US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN

Dec 23 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran traded barbs at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday over conditions for reviving nuclear talks, with the U.S. saying it remains ready for direct negotiations and Iran rejecting Washington's terms.The two countries held five rounds of nuclear t...

This week's Gulf newsletter explores how the STC's gains in Yemen have complicated Gulf diplomacy in the country
12/23/2025

This week's Gulf newsletter explores how the STC's gains in Yemen have complicated Gulf diplomacy in the country

The Southern Transitional Council’s military gains and growing institutional backing in southern Yemen have intensified strains with the Saudi-backed government, raising new stakes for Gulf diplomacy as Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Oman maneuver to contain escalation.

Germany makes first deportation to Syria since 2011: What to know
12/23/2025

Germany makes first deportation to Syria since 2011: What to know

There are roughly 1 million Syrians in Germany, most of whom fled there during the country’s civil war.

Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara
12/23/2025

Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara

The jet lost contact after departing Ankara, with Turkish authorities launching search and rescue efforts.

Citing better cooperation, Montenegro lifts visas for Turkish citizens
12/23/2025

Citing better cooperation, Montenegro lifts visas for Turkish citizens

BELGRADE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Montenegro on Tuesday revoked its decision to insist on visas for Turkish citizens and reintroduced a visa-free regime but for a shortened duration, citing improved cooperation with Turkish authorities.Following violence triggered by the stabbing of a Montenegrin man in....

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