Trump says Russia Ukraine peace may be harder than Middle East

Bogged Down in Ukraine, Russia Pays a Price in Syria

With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, Vladimir V. Putin has suffered one of the biggest geopolitical setbacks of his quarter-century in power.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East

In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

President-elect Trump says Ukraine to 'possibly' receive less military aid

President-elect Trump tells NBC News Ukraine will likely receive less U.S. aid once he takes office.

CNBC - Dec. 8

Assad's Downfall Marks a New Realignment in the Middle East

Winners and losers have already emerged, Turkey gained, Russia and Iran lost sway—but the gains and losses could prove illusory.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

A welcome end to a brutal Middle East dynasty

Collapse of Syria’s Assad regime brings hope — and fear — to a beleaguered nation

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Trump says Ukraine should ‘probably’ prepare to receive less aid from U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump says the United States will remain in NATO if other members “pay their bills” during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Trump aims to end birthright citizenship, says citizens with family here illegally may be deported

President-elect Donald Trump, in an exclusive interview with “Meet the Press,” also said he is open to working with Democrats on a legislative way to keep Dreamers in the United States.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House

ABC News - Dec. 8

Any settlement with Russia has to be ‘just’, says Zelenskyy at Trump meeting

French president hosts three-way talk with US president-elect, as Ukrainian fears grow over position of incoming administration. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Saturday insisted at a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...

ABC News - Dec. 7

Gaza peace deal possible before Trump inauguration, Qatar’s PM says

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is work being done ‘to get things back on track’. Momentum has returned to the Gaza peace talks and an agreement is possible before Donald ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Europe may have to double its aid for Ukraine under Trump, diplomats fear

Kyiv told to increase domestic arms production as its officials say they have enough support to fight through 2025. European military aid to Ukraine may eventually need to be doubled if Donald ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except one

Lebanon said it is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus

ABC News - Dec. 6

Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly

A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat

ABC News - Dec. 6

Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly

A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat

ABC News - Dec. 6

Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria

Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of Homs

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire

Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inauguration

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on

Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria. Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Russia and Ukraine wait warily for Trump transition … and subsequent peace talks

President-elect’s strategy on ending war is yet to emerge but interviews with Ukrainian officials and Russians suggest a compromise may be hard to find. Nobody knows when the talks will happen, or ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Germany’s ‘peace chancellor’ spars with rivals over Ukraine

Olaf Scholz tries to depict conservative and Green candidates as warmongers ahead of February snap vote

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Trump tariffs a bigger concern than martial law crisis, says Korean central bank chief

Governor highlights US president-elect’s threats and intensifying competition from Chinese exporters

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair

Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staff

ABC News - Dec. 5

Ukraine Opens Talks With Trump Team on Halting War With Russia

A top Zelensky aide has arrived in Washington in the midst of uncertainty over the president-elect’s intentions.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

CNBC - Dec. 4

China Takes Harder Trade Stance as Trump Prepares for Office

Faltering U.S. industrial leadership has allowed China to take a harder trade stance as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

NATO chief calls for more weapons for Ukraine ahead of peace talks with Russia

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging Ukraine to hold off on peace talks with Russia until it can get more military aid. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops

Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops

ABC News - Dec. 4

Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Russia sees 'no grounds for negotiations' with Ukraine, Putin spokesperson says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Izvestia newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that Russia sees "no grounds for negotiations yet" to end Moscow's war.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon

A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workers

ABC News - Dec. 3

NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

NATO chief wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more arms

NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace talks, while speaking at a Tuesday conference ahead of the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?

The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.

The Hill - Dec. 3

Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live

Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

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