Freed Syrians return to prison of torture and death

“Nothing lasts forever.” These words echo from the walls of a Damascus prison, once a place of terror and torture. Today, two survivors stand inside, reliving the unthinkable.

China, Egypt agree on need to promote peace in Middle East

NYT: Israeli Ground Forces Enter Syrian Territory for First Time Since 1973

Israeli ground forces have crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, marking a significant shift in Israel’s military strategy. The move, which includes taking control of key positions like Mount Hermon, was confirmed by anonymous Israeli officials to The New York

Iran launches advanced module to deploy satellites to higher altitudes, media say

Iran sent into space on Friday its heaviest-ever payload using the Simorgh carrier rocket including an advanced module for transferring satellites to higher-altitude orbits, state television reported.

Russia says it's in constant touch with Syria, evaluating situation there

Russia is assessing the situation in Syria and is in constant contact with the Syrian authorities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Trump picks Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Arab, Middle Eastern affairs

President-elect Trump appoints Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, highlighting deep ties to Lebanese and Arab American communities.

Hezbollah chief pledges to coordinate with army to implement truce

'We Will Rebuild,' says Beirut resident of southern suburbs after ceasefire

Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah violated, fires on south Lebanon

Israel to appeal ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned

UN rights chief highlights concerns over escalation in Lebanon

The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in Lebanon, where airstrikes have reportedly resulted in nearly 100 fatalities, including medics and civilians, amid ongoing regional conflict.

Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli official says

UAE arrests three suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi

Three people have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in connection with the alleged murder of an Israeli citizen, the Emirati interior ministry said on Sunday. The ministry statement did not give details on the suspects or say if they had been charged, but said all legal powers would be used

IAEA Board passes Iran resolution as West pushes Tehran towards talks

The U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday again ordering Iran to urgently improve cooperation with the agency and requesting a "comprehensive" report aimed at pressuring Iran into fresh nuclear talks.

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran

An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the Dashtestan district of Bushehr Province in southern Iran at 8:30 a.m. local time today, according to the National Seismology Center of the Institute of Geophysics at Tehran University.

Falling oil prices drag UAE markets down

Stock markets in the UAE closed lower on Friday, impacted by falling oil prices. The drop comes as concerns over the effects of Hurricane Rafael of US oil production ease. Abu Dhabi's index dropped 0.2%, while Dubai’s main index fell 0.1%.

Oil climbs on prospects of wider Middle East war

Oil prices rose on Thursday amid concerns that escalating Middle East tensions could disrupt crude supplies, though strong global supply capped gains. Brent crude hit $75.31, with fears growing over potential Israeli strikes on Iran. Rising U.S. inventories suggest the market remains well supplied.