Is war looming between the United States and Venezuela? The question has gained traction following a sharp escalation, with the U.S. deploying warships, a nuclear submarine, and fighter jets to the Caribbean, citing anti-drug trafficking operations, alongside skirmishes with Venezuelan aircraft.

Israeli analysts emphasize that the Ofek program is far more than a space initiative; it is a cornerstone of “Israel’s national security strategy.”

For the first time since taking office in 2022, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani’s visit to Oman has raised eyebrows, coming just as speculation mounts over possible Israeli Occupation attacks on Iraq and war on Iran.

Syrian traders exposed how al-Assad’s regime used the Palace Committee and security branches to extort bribes and control trade.

Iraq faces a prolonged displacement crisis, with hundreds of thousands of families, trapped in internal camps and abroad, facing contested repatriation plans, protests over resettlement policies, and concerns about security, demographic shifts, and inadequate government support.

The U.S. Department of State has appointed Joshua Harris as its new chargé d’affaires in Baghdad at a sensitive time, as Washington begins withdrawing troops from Iraq while pressing the Iraqi government to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces and curb Iran’s influence.

With Syrians eager to breathe life back into their shattered cities and hasten early recovery, community initiatives to support urban development projects have emerged as a practical step to push forward the massive and lengthy reconstruction effort.

In Iraq, rising Sunni-led opposition figures opposing Iranian influence gain media attention, but critics warn their rhetoric risks unrest and exaggerates regime-change prospects.

"Israel" is expanding its military presence in southern Syria, pressuring locals and Damascus, with no intention of withdrawing.

As U.S. forces pull out of central and western Iraq toward the northern Kurdistan region, reports say the PMF are being deployed to Iraqi army camps, sparking speculation about potential Israeli strikes on Iran-backed Shia groups.

In a move expected to save significant funds, calls are growing in Germany to bring more Afghan and Syrian refugees into the labor market rather than relying solely on government social benefits.

Jordan is stepping up its diplomatic moves to support the new Syria in navigating the transitional phase and rebuilding the neighboring country worn down by years of war.

Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission has disqualified hundreds of candidates just two months before the vote, a move that has unsettled political blocs across sectarian and partisan lines after each saw members struck from the race.

Islamic State is regrouping after al-Assad’s fall, reactivating cells and mounting attacks, raising warnings of a persistent cross-border threat.

In Sulaymaniyah, Bafel Talabani is consolidating power by arresting rivals and facing protests and sabotage allegations ahead of the November 11, 2025, elections.