Democratic control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress opens a new chapter in Washington’s relationship with “Israel”.

The growing Saudi-Emirati rift in Yemen has entered a more dangerous phase, with Abu Dhabi accused of secretly undermining Riyadh-backed forces.

On 13 October, the Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Committee approved plans for a permanent UAE Embassy headquarters in Herzliya Pituah, nearly a year after the proposal was first submitted.

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.

Iraq formally ended the mission of the International Coalition forces fighting the Islamic State, a move Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s government has framed as a transition into an era of full sovereignty and responsibility for the country’s security.