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The Middle East's quiet shift toward liberal values
Surveys across five countries show citizens increasingly reject religious authoritarianism, even as their rulers entrench power.
Foreign Affairs · 3m
Trial of French IS returnee highlights growing focus on women
French courts are increasingly prosecuting women who travelled to Syria to join Islamic State and then returned home. The latest case opens this week.
RFI · 2m
Neanderthal Wound Suggests Earliest Spear Kill
Neanderthal remains in Iraqi Kurdistan cave show earliest human ancestor killed by spear.
the Guardian · 1m
Ansarallah Advances, Israel Murders, Trump Withdraws
Ansarallah advances in Yemen, Israel kills civilians, Trump withdraws from Iraq as Iran controls Strait of Hormuz.
Drop Site News · 1m
The Myth of Military Victory
Military victory myths fuel endless wars with no clear end.
Foreign Affairs · 1m
Austin: Iran conflict no easy way out
Former US Defense Chief Austin says Iran war has no easy exit.
Seattletimes · 1m
Iraqi Kurds see opportunities and risks in US troop withdrawal
US troops leave Iraqi Kurdistan, creating security shifts and new opportunities for Kurdish autonomy.
The Conversation · 1m
Iraqis Drop Local ISPs for Starlink After Data Caps
Iraqi users cancel Starlink subscriptions after data caps force them to switch back to local internet providers.
PCMAG · 1m
Trump Reopens Middle East Sectarian Tensions
Trump's policies risk sectarian war in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Riyadh on alert after explosions
Diplomats shelter in place after Houthi explosions in Riyadh.
Malay Mail · 1m
Middle East oil exports rebound after Hormuz attacks
Middle East oil exports rebound to pre-Iran war levels despite Hormuz attacks.
Dw · 1m
Iran trades Levant losses for Red Sea leverage
As Israel weakens Hezbollah and Syria falls, Iran shifts its regional power base to maritime chokepoints where Houthis and Iraqi militias can threaten global trade.
TIME · 3m
America leaves Iraq, again
The last US troops withdraw after 23 years, leaving Iran better positioned to shape Iraq's future.
Vox · 2m
Oman Draws Lots to Advance Past Iraq
Oman advances to Gulf Cup semi-finals after drawing lots to beat Iraq.
BBC Sport · 1m
U.S. Withdrawal Leaves Iraq Power Vacuum
U.S. troops exit Iraq as Iran and Islamic State exploit the power vacuum.
Foreign Policy · 1m
U.S. Ends 12-Year Iraq Mission
U.S. completes Iraq withdrawal after 12-year fight against ISIS.
Dallas Express · 1m
Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly
Iran war tensions rise as UN General Assembly convenes.
ABC7 New York · 1m
VA Bill Targets Trump Admin's Iran War Casualty Classification
New bill ensures troops killed in Iran operations get full military benefits.
Newsweek · 1m
Trump rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump calls Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'not acceptable' as tensions rise
NPR Las Vegas | Nevada Public Radio (KNPR 88.9) · 1m
Saudi Arabia shoots down drone near Mecca amid Iran tensions
Houthis deny targeting holy city as US House votes again to end Iran war and Iraq militias refuse to disarm.
The Independent · 2m
A drone strike shuts Saudi Arabia's oil back door
Drones from Iraq closed the one pipeline letting Saudi crude skip the Strait of Hormuz, and Baghdad is scrambling.
ABC7 Chicago · 2m
Saudi Arabia shuts its Hormuz bypass after drone hit
A drone flown from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close the pipeline it built to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, and oil passed $100.
BBC News · 1m
25 years on, the 9/11 generation counts the cost
Five veterans who enlisted after the towers fell on what two decades of war actually bought.
Fox News · 3m
