UAE’s Lana Nusseibeh receives more support in bid to become next UN secretary-general
Prior to her role as UAE permanent representative to the UN, Nusseibeh established the UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry's Policy Planning Department and served as its first director for three years.
Iraq braces for renewed Iran conflict after 1,000 strikes on Kurdistan, 600 militia attacks
Baghdad shut crossings with Iran this week, and the Kurdistan Region denied hosting Ukrainian drones, as Iraq moves to avoid being drawn into another round of fighting.
Fourteen years after genocide, Yazidis may see stability in Iraq - analysis
The Yazidi region was largely abandoned by Iraq. The Yazidis remained, but they were divided.
Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran - report
The report concluded that the strikes suggest the start of a new round of conflict. This seems sensational because the alleged incident took place in mid-to-early October.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq accuse US of violating airspace, as threats grow - analysis
On October 24, the US Embassy in Iraq published an update to the State Department's travel advisory, noting there is a risk of terrorist violence.
Are Lebanese Shi'ites abandoning Hezbollah? Poll shows majority favor disarming group - analysis
A new poll shows 66% of Lebanese Shi'ites support transferring Hezbollah's weapons to the state, reflecting rising anger over war destruction and deep skepticism toward the terror group's leadership.
Why Libya’s embrace of Turkey’s maritime deal reshapes the Mediterranean alignment - analysis
With so many condemnations pouring in, why would Libya decide now is a good time to bring up this issue?
Iran deploys heavy weaponry to Kurdish regions amid fears of renewed conflict with Israel, US
Iran has reportedly deployed artillery and IRGC troops to Kurdish regions near the Iraqi border as it intensifies operations against Kurdish opposition groups amid concerns over renewed conflicts.
What does the text of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey defense pact say? - explainer
The permanent secretariat, rotating leadership, regular ministerial meetings, and provision to admit new members suggest something more ambitious than a typical defense-cooperation memorandum.
Iran strikes Iranian opposition group Kurdistan Freedom Party in latest attack - analysis
This comes after Iran has targeted the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), Komala, and Khabat groups in recent weeks, and is also pressing Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups.