Iraq Kurdish Region Faces Two Rival Administrations Threat
AI-generated representative image: An empty parliamentary chamber in Erbil reflects the political deadlock between the KDP and PUK over forming a new Kurdish re
KDP and PUK dispute over government formation risks dividing the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Palestinian Journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh Released After Israel Detention
Rights groups say the five-day Shin Bet detention without charge targeted political expression in Jaffa
Eisenkot Open to Netanyahu in Israel's Next Coalition Government
Opposition leader tasked with forming Israel's next government signals unity could extend to Likud and the Religious Zionist Party
Hakeem Jeffries Set to Become First Black US House Speaker
The New York Democrat faces progressive pressure over Israel and Trump as his historic speakership nears
Iran IRGC Building Underground Weapons Production and Storage Sites
Revolutionary Guards lift missile range limits and reveal homegrown manufacturing claims amid US-Israeli tensions
Iran Says Five Tankers Damaged by Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran reports naval mine strikes on oil tankers as shipping disruptions raise fears of renewed US combat operations against Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei Iran Supreme Leader Decision-Making System Takes Shape
October consultations with military and political leaders reveal Iran's new governing structure amid nuclear negotiations and deterrence messaging
Russia Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Infrastructure, Injuring Both Sides
Moscow targeted a postal hub, power substation and cargo ship as Ukrainian drones struck the Ryazan region overnight.
Netanyahu Blamed for Eroding US Support After Democrats Win Congress
Israeli opposition leaders pledge to restore bipartisan ties with Washington after Democratic control reshapes the alliance
Zelenskyy Hopes Democratic Congress Boosts US Aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian leader sees renewed US support as European officials push stronger pressure on Russia after midterms
Iran Hails US Midterm Results as Rejection of War on Iran
Tehran frames Democratic wins as a repudiation of Trump's war, but analysts warn strikes may continue during the lame duck period.
Democrats Face Divided Path After Historic Midterm Victory
New Congress weighs oversight, messaging bills and bipartisanship with Trump still in the White House