Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen, gives UAE 24-hour deadline
Kingdom accuses UAE of supplying separatists with armored vehicles, warning Abu Dhabi that its actions in Yemen are "extremely dangerous."
Middle East
Official: Israel unable to challenge Trump as January declaration set
US president informs Netanyahu that he will announce his "day after" plan for Gaza on January 15, 2026, including the establishment of an international oversight body. Israeli officials downplayed the immediate practical impact while noting Netanyahu could not object.
'Death to the Dictator': Iran's economic protests gain momentum
Iranian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at thousands of merchants protesting soaring prices and the collapse of the local currency, as the government announced it would hold an emergency meeting to address the deepening economic crisis. In a rare development, demonstrators also chanted slogans in support of the shah and the former royal family.
Iran races to develop chemical weapons before Trump-Netanyahu meeting
"These activities have accelerated in recent months, against the backdrop of regional tensions and Tehran's fear of the possibility of another direct confrontation with Israel and the US," the report said.
Turkish troops may be allowed to enter Gaza despite denials
Despite official denials, Turkish military personnel may ultimately be permitted to enter the Gaza Strip as part of postwar stabilization arrangements, according to diplomatic sources. The issue is expected to surface amid broader discussions on ending the war in Gaza during an upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
These are the key issues at the Trump-Netanyahu Florida summit
During the visit, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with holding additional meetings with evangelical leaders, elected officials and Jewish community representatives.
Retired officer allegedly drugged, taken to Israel in covert operation
A Lebanese legal source has claimed that an internal security investigation has led to the assessment that Israel abducted a retired Lebanese officer, Ahmad Shukr, over suspicions of his involvement in the 1986 abduction of captured Israeli navigator Ron Arad.
Report: Israel abducted former officer linked to Ron Arad
Lebanese security forces suspect that Mossad abducted a former senior military officer named Ahmad Shukr in the Beqaa Valley. According to the source, Lebanon believes the abduction is linked to the disappearance of captured Israeli Air Force navigator Ron Arad.
Iran's IRGC admits intelligence failures against Israel
Former Revolutionary Guard Navy commander calls for complete restructuring of Tehran's intelligence apparatus after Israeli strikes exposed critical vulnerabilities.
Iraqi militias split over disarmament as warnings of attack emerge
Leaders of Shiite militias said they were prepared to hand over their weapons, but at least two militias are refusing. Report: Warnings were delivered to Baghdad of a possible attack.