Trump delayed his endorsement amid disagreements over Iran and Gaza, raising questions about whether his support was a strategic move to influence Netanyahu’s decisions.

"Israel" enters the final week before its October 27, 2026, Knesset elections, with the political landscape shifting.

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar called for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen, while Cairo was weighing the possibility of providing direct military assistance to Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s decision to rename Quds Force secret unit 840 as Unit 600 and appoint a new commander raises questions about Tehran’s ability to rebuild its overseas operations network after a series of intelligence breaches and assassinations.

The World Bank sparked widespread debate after releasing figures on the amount of funding Mauritania has received under President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani.

A US nonprofit wants to use AI to monitor Gaza classrooms for 'antisemitic' talk, raising urgent questions: Where does child protection end and total surveillance begin?

Shin Bet claims of armed cells in Negev Bedouin communities have sparked questions over their credibility and suspicions of political exploitation ahead of “Israel’s” elections.

Egypt’s cooperation with the UAE-based Tabah Foundation raises concerns about Emirati religious influence and the weakening of Al-Azhar’s authority.

Mauritania’s prime ministerial reappointment has sparked calls for genuine reform, anti-corruption efforts, and greater government accountability.

Escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have increased calls for Gulf unity, raised concerns over Iran’s role in regional instability, and highlighted the challenge of protecting Gulf security.

The war against Iran has exposed Iraq’s dependence on oil exports, pushing Baghdad to diversify energy routes and partnerships.

Azerbaijan’s school hijab restrictions have sparked protests and strained ties with Turkiye, reviving painful memories of Turkiye’s own hijab bans and testing their “Two States, One Nation” alliance.

Mauritania’s arrest of opposition bloggers’ relatives has sparked accusations of political retaliation, legal violations, and attempts to silence dissent and distract from mounting national crises.

Saudi Arabia has begun scaling back some of its entertainment projects, including the Neom stadium, and is reportedly considering canceling the 2027 Joy Awards, one of the kingdom’s biggest events, often compared to the Oscars and Grammys.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reversed course, postponing the elections until September 2027 in a move that has brought the crisis of political legitimacy back into focus.