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al Sharaa UAE
Middle East

UAE may need al-Sharaa as much as he needs it. Here's why.

New Syrian president got a warm welcome this week, as he holds out for sanctions relief. So what does Abu-Dhabi stand to gain?

Yemen strikes
QiOSK

Officials: US 'open' to supporting a Yemen ground operation

American private contractors, meanwhile, are giving factions there advice

Ben Gvir Kristi Noem
Middle East

Is Trump orbit rolling out red carpet for Israeli extremist Ben Gvir?

A Jewish supremacist known for his role in the violent settler movement, Netanyahu's national security minister reportedly plans to meet with Kristi Noem, and more.

Donald Trump Iran
Middle East

With Iran talks, Trump could achieve a triple win

Steve Witkoff met with Tehran's foreign minister directly. Already, this White House has achieved more than what Biden's did in four years.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal
QiOSK

Progressives to Trump: 'Immediately cease' unauthorized Yemen attacks

New letter asks the administration to justify its recent strikes on Houthis

IDF Israeli military
Middle East

Israel's plan for Gaza is clear: 'Conquest, expulsion, settlement'

Facts on the ground and its leaders' own words bear this out. The question is, how much will be shepherded by Washington?