A Palestinian assailant was shot and killed on Wednesday while trying to stab Israeli forces at a checkpoint south of Jerusalem, Israeli authorities said.
According to the Israel Police and medics, no Israeli forces were injured in the…
Category: 3. Middle East
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In U-turn, France backs move to put Iran’s Guards on EU terrorism list
By John Irish and Michel Rose
PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) – France will now support the inclusion of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the European list of terrorist organisations, a move that Paris has always been hesitant to back…
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EU nears terror listing of Iran’s IRGC as France, Spain flip: What to know
France and Spain had previously opposed the designation of the IRGC, arguing that the move could curtail any chance of dialogue with Tehran.
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US tells UN: Gaza demilitarization to include internationally funded buyback program
By Michelle Nichols
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 28 (Reuters) – The demilitarization of Gaza will include decommissioning weaponsthrough an agreed process “supported by an internationally funded buyback” program, the United States told the U.N. Security…
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After Trump’s rebuke, can Maliki rebound in Iraq, or does Sudani become favorite?
President Donald Trump’s criticism of Nouri al-Maliki could either hurt or help his chances to return to office, depending on how Iraq’s political leaders respond, experts said.
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PA’s pay-for-slay payments persist in Jordan and Lebanon
Palestinian terrorists in Jordan and Lebanon reportedly celebrated on Monday after the latest pay-for-slay payments reached their accounts, according to Palestinian Media Watch, despite earlier promises by the Palestinian Authority to end the…
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Iran's internet is returning – but not for everyone
The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.
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Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, 1st woman to lead Church of England
LONDON (AP) — Sarah Mullally walked into St. Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning as the bishop of London. When she walked out in the afternoon as bells rang out, she was the spiritual leader of millions of Anglicans around the…
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Saudi Arabia downsizes megaprojects, chases cash amid AI push
AL-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the highest levels, as…
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Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest
But the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has said it has confirmed the killing of 6,301 people, including 5,925 protesters, 112 children, 50 bystanders and 214 affiliated with the government. It is also investigating reports of…
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