Hezbollah explosives case continues to roil Lebanese politics as ministers boycott cabinet meeting
Hezbollah has acknowledged that hundreds of kilograms of explosives belonged to the group, but claimed they were intended for use against Israel.
US campaign to cripple Iran's economy risks falling short without global partners, experts say
Washington Institute experts warn that the economic campaign on Iran needs stronger international sanctions coordination and counterterrorism cooperation to disrupt Iran's financial networks.
Syria's Alawite women face rape, abduction, forced marriage amid state complicity, report finds
A human rights report alleges that Alawite women in Syria face systematic rape, abduction, and forced marriage, with authorities accused of obstructing investigations and protecting perpetrators.
Egypt’s media crackdown draws international outcry after Mada Masr closure
Six young Christians were also arrested over a TikTok recreating a comedy scene about Quranic verses for prayer, raising fresh concerns over restrictions on digital expression.
Iran economy faces 25% deeper contraction amid soaring inflation, major employment crisis
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he predicted the Iranian economy would contract an additional 25% by next March and recommended that Iranian civilians begin stocking up on gasoline.
Arab parties Ra'am, Joint List rise to 19 seats amid high turnout, election polling data shows
The projections would give the two parties combined either 18 or 19 seats in the 120-member Knesset, compared with their five seats each in the outgoing parliament.
New settlement outposts opening in Hebron Hills in response to Yehuda Junction attack
Following the killing of two IDF soldiers at Yehuda Junction, the Mount Hebron Regional Council announced plans for eight new outposts and launched a fundraising campaign.
Greek Orthodox Patriarch tells 'Post' 'minority group of radicals' conducted Jordan attack
Theophilos III shared that he met with Jordanian King Abdulla II and other members of the royal family who “all offered their heartfelt condolences and commitments of support.”
Arab conspiracy theorists blame Israel for Jordanian strikes on Syria, attack on Jordan church
Jordan said it had targeted hideouts linked to Friday’s deadly attack and claimed the strikes were coordinated with Damascus, which denied any such coordination.
Tensions continue to mount as Iraq balances the Iran border crossing closures with national needs
Authorities closed the al-Shib crossing last week as they upgraded security and detection equipment, an Iraqi official told Reuters on Wednesday.
