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Syria is reportedly engaged in secret negotiations with Israel to join the Abraham Accords, a significant shift in its long-standing opposition to normalization. Mediated by various Arab and international actors, these talks have led to a preliminary agreement endorsed by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, which includes mutual recognition of sovereignty, the establishment of diplomatic relations, and commitments to economic and security cooperation. While public reaction in Syria is mixed, analysts view this development as...

Israel has threatened to target the leadership of Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels following airstrikes on two rebel-held ports, in response to recent missile attacks on Israel. Despite a prior agreement to halt attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, the Huthis have continued their strikes against Israel, leading to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Katz warning of further retaliation, including targeting Huthi leaders. The situation has escalated tensions in the region, with...

Iran engaged in discussions with European powers in Istanbul regarding its nuclear negotiations with the US, as President Trump issued a warning for Iran to expedite a deal. Iran's Foreign Minister highlighted potential "irreversible" consequences if sanctions are reimposed, while Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed ongoing diplomatic efforts and the readiness for further meetings. Despite Trump's threats and claims of a new proposal, Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes and...

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed nearly 90 people on Friday, with Hamas urging the U.S. to pressure Israel to lift its aid blockade in exchange for a released U.S.-Israeli hostage. Since Israel reimposed a blockade in early March, aid agencies reported severe shortages, prompting U.S. President Trump to acknowledge the humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 53,000 deaths in Gaza, and with Hamas warning that the territory is "not for sale," diplomatic...

Turkey has initiated a strategic energy project to export natural gas and electricity to Syria, aiming to stabilize northern regions and support war-damaged power stations. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans to export approximately six million cubic meters of natural gas daily to Aleppo, with infrastructure work already underway. This initiative, part of improving relations between Ankara and Damascus, also includes supplying 200 megawatts of electricity to Aleppo and has been approved by Syrian...

During a recent tour of Gulf Arab nations, US President Donald Trump offered lavish praise to leaders such as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, focusing on personal compliments and avoiding contentious issues like human rights. Trump highlighted lucrative business deals and made a surprising diplomatic shift regarding Syria, referring to its president as "a young, attractive guy," contrasting sharply with Joe Biden's previous approach. His tour emphasized...