Middle East

Daniel Khalife jailed for spying for Iran and prison escape

Daniel Khalife jailed for spying for Iran and prison escape

Daniel Khalife, 23, jailed for 14 years, 3 months for spying for Iran & escaping prison. He passed secrets and fled while awaiting trial.

‘Colonial erasure’: Iran slams Trump plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza

‘Colonial erasure’: Iran slams Trump plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza

Iran condemns Trump's Gaza relocation plan as "ethnic cleansing." Regional opposition grows; Egypt & Jordan reject accepting Palestinians. Netanyahu visits Trump.

Analysis: Jordan faces ‘geopolitical blackmail’ after Trump Gaza demand

Analysis: Jordan faces ‘geopolitical blackmail’ after Trump Gaza demand

Trump suggested transferring Palestinians to Jordan/Egypt, which Jordan rejects. Experts warn aid leverage could destabilize Jordan, forcing alliance shifts.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban: Report

Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban: Report

Trump plans to cut US ties & funding to UN agencies, including UNRWA & Human Rights Council, during Netanyahu's visit. This echoes past withdrawals.

Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria's transitional president

Ahmed al-Sharaa named Syria's transitional president

Syria's Shala declared himself president after Assad's ouster. Old regime dissolved, new constitution drafted. Russia supports unity, but is withdrawing troops.

Tunisian state involved in sale of migrant people to Libya, report finds

Tunisian state involved in sale of migrant people to Libya, report finds

Report alleges Tunisian authorities trafficked migrants to Libya, using violence and detention. Migrants sold for profit, facing torture. EU role questioned.