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Rafael Groosi , Abbas Araghchi , badr Abdelatty
Middle East

Are Iran and Egypt relations on the cusp of a 'seismic shift'?

The two Middle East powers, in the throes of crises, are pulling together — which won't make certain governments too happy

Trump Netanyahu in Washington
Middle East

Netanyahu returns to DC — in triumph or with more to ask?

Gaza ceasefire, bombing Iran again, normalization — all may be on the White House meeting docket Monday. But likely this is more political theater.

How a post-9/11 law could enable a crackdown on speech
Washington Politics

How a post-9/11 law could enable a crackdown on speech

If Trump Justice Department lawyers want to avoid First Amendment arguments, this is likely where they'll go

Steve Witkoff envoy
QiOSK

Trump envoy Witkoff: Gaza uninhabitable for at least 15 years

Says Hamas must physically leave the strip; acknowledges that Palestinians may return

Netanyahu , biden
QiOSK

Who should take credit for the ceasefire? Netanyahu.

The Israelis had run out of targets and largely achieved their objectives. But don't expect them to leave Gaza.

Joe Biden Gaza ceasefire
Middle East

Biden & Trump take credit for Gaza ceasefire

Cautious optimism as first phase signals hostage return and cessation of bombing. But will it hold?