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POLITICS6d agoAzerbaijan engineers rare summit with in-conflict Middle East and Asian leadersIsrael and Iran have met for a rare “confidence-building measures” summit in Baku, with Azerbaijan saying it serves as “a connecting hub in the Eurasian space.”EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d ago‘Each country goes its own way’: How Balkan politics shape ties with IsraelCountries’ ties with Israel reflect local politics, defence deals and strategic interests rather than a united stance.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 15Netanyahu’s main rival vows to defeat Hamas within 18 months if elected PMIsraeli opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Miniter Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival in upcoming elections, vowed Thursday to defeat Hamas in Gaza if he becomes prime minister following the October 27 vote. The post Netanyahu’s main rival vows to defeat Hamas within 18 months if elected PM appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 15The Middle East’s Quiet Liberal RevolutionWhat people in the region actually believe.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSOct 15From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across AfricaOctober 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 15Israel: from ally of Colombia to referent of AbelardoCon la embajada en Jerusalén, el gobierno culmina su giro hacia un aliado estratégico para el país. Menos previsible era lo lejos que llegaría para estrechar ese vínculo. The post Israel: de aliado de Colombia a referente de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 15Morning service 15/10: Protest against Israeli football club • Scientists decide on fate of leap secondGoedemorgen! In Alkmaar wordt geprotesteerd tegen de komst van de Israëlische voetbalclub Hapoel Be'er Sheva en in Parijs beslissen wetenschappers over het lot van de schrikkelseconde. Eerst het weer: het wordt rustig herfstweer met maxima tussen 18 en 20 graden. Ook vrijdag wordt het zacht voor de tijd van het jaar. In de loop van de dag gaat het vanuit het westen regenen en koelt het af. Het weekend verloopt licht wisselvallig met maxima rond een graad of 14. Ga je vandaag op pad? Hier vind je het overzicht van de files en wegwerkzaamheden en hier alles over de situatie op het spoor. Wat kunNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 15By pursuing a big 'win' in Iran, Trump is destined to losePresident Donald Trump, seeing the success of the U.S. Navy’s operation in the Strait of Hormuz in blocking most of Iran’s imports and oil exports while restoring some of the non-Iranian oil trade through the strait, evidently does not regard the conflict with Iran as stalemated. The current situation regarding the flow of oil and distribution of economic pain is actually more complicated and does not constitute a one-sided U.S. advantage, but Trump clearly believes that continuing to squeeze Iran through measures such as a naval blockade — an act of war — will increase U.S. leverage and yieldResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSOct 15Trump on Iran talks: ‘I don’t know who the hell we’re negotiating with’President Trump said Wednesday night at a rally in Montana that he wasn’t sure who U.S. officials were negotiating with in their efforts to bring an end to the Iran war.  “They don’t have a navy. They don’t have an air force. Their army is decimated. Their leaders are gone,” the president said, referencing the…The Hill
POLITICSOct 15Trump again warns of Iranian attack on the US West Coast if it acquires nuclear weaponsTrump warns about Iran's nuclear risk and criticizes local leaders in Arizona. He highlights his intervention in the Islamic nation to prevent threats. In a rally, he attacks the state governor and a Muslim representative, while praising a magnate and mentioning a gift from the emir of CClarín
POLITICSOct 14Iran war and affordability take center stage in Senate debatesThe economic backdrop of the 2026 midterms is causing political heartburn for many Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "The Takeout" with takeaways from the Maine, Georgia and Iowa Senate debates.CBS News
POLITICSOct 14Netanyahu hails gains as Colombia opens Jerusalem embassyColombia in August inaugurated a hard-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, who quickly fulfilled promises to move the embassy to Jerusalem. 'The global woke coalition just went down,' Netanyahu said on Wednesday at a ceremony to inaugurate the embassy, referring to the left-wing Latin Americans who were critical of Israel.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 14Student protesters attack government buildings in TiranaBuildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.BBC World
POLITICSOct 14Labour minister inaugurates 4th edition of Lusail University career fairDOHA: Minister of Labour HE Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri on Wednesday inaugurated the fourth edition of the Career Fair organised by Lusail University over two days, with the partici...qatartribune · qatar
POLITICSOct 14Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamationBar and Netanyahu have traded blame over the Hamas-led attack, as elections in Israel loom.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 14China’s Advance in the BahamasBeijing's presence in the Bahamas and its military implications for the U.S. are often overshadowed by discussion of Chinese activities elsewhere in the region.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 14GOP battleground candidates face tough questions over Iran warThe Iran war was a central point of tension in Senate debates Tuesday night. As the issue becomes harder to avoid, Republican candidates in Iowa and Maine have signaled a break with President Donald Trump and his war.Now, they are being pressed on something tougher than whether they want the conflict over: what they would actually do to end it.Iowa is one of the typically red states now playing host to a razor-close race in 2026. The war’s economic fallout has been a particularly potent political issue in Iowa, perhaps because the state’s gas prices have jumped 69% — tied for the nation’s largResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSOct 14Türkiye criticizes Israel for targeting Al-Aqsa, undermining SyriaTürkiye slammed Israel on Wednesday for escalating regional tensions through provocations targeting Al-Aqsa Mosque and efforts to obstruct Syria's recovery, reaffirming its commitm...dailysabah · turkey
POLITICSOct 14How Lebanon can be Trump’s first success in a troubled regionFollowing a June 2026 trilateral agreement aimed at disarming Hezbollah and restoring Lebanese sovereignty, author David Hale argues that increased American involvement and persistent diplomatic pressure are necessary to maintain momentum and prevent regional instability.The Hill
POLITICSOct 14Dispatch from the Gulf: Kuwait still wants Washington but is preparing for lessBy sheer number of strikes, no country in the Gulf has been hit harder by Iran than the United Arab Emirates. But by exposure and impact, Kuwait may be at the greatest risk. The post Dispatch from the Gulf: Kuwait still wants Washington but is preparing for less appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 14Tehran municipality accused of ‘overstep’ after launching welfare projectsTehran's new municipal welfare projects face intense criticism over funding sources, transparency, and inflation claims.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 14Turkey: Government raids, takes over top news channeldw · germany
POLITICSOct 14Turkey: Government raids, takes over top news channelTurkish authorities have raided the Istanbul offices of Halk TV, halting broadcasts, appointing a trustee and opening an investigation. It is the latest chapter of a decadeslong media capture by President Erdogan.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 14U.S. blasts "embarrassing" complaint against Lebanon's ambassadorThe Trump administration sharply criticized a legal complaint filed in Lebanon against the country's ambassador to Washington over her reported outreach to her Israeli counterpart.CBS News