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Top News: US and Yemeni Raid on al-Qaeda Unable to Save Hostages

MENASource
Jan 14, 2026

Voices from Iran: As rejection of government reaches all-time high, Iranians also wary of foreign intervention

If Trump is serious about peace, stability, and a lasting legacy, the path forward does not run through air strikes or transactional deals with a failing theocracy.

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Top News: US and Yemeni Raid on al-Qaeda Unable to Save Hostages

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Jan 13, 2026

Eight questions (and expert answers) on the SDF’s withdrawal from Syria’s Aleppo

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Atlantic Council experts

Our experts unpack why violence erupted, what it means for Kurdish safety and integration in Syria, and how Washington is engaging.

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Conflict

Top News: US and Yemeni Raid on al-Qaeda Unable to Save Hostages

MENASource
Jan 12, 2026

The Venezuela-Iran connection and what Maduro’s capture means for Tehran, explained 

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Joze Pelayo, Kirsten Fontenrose, Ellie Sennett 

Our experts break down Iran’s ties to Venezuela and the impact Maduro’s capture could have on Tehran’s interests in and outside of its own borders. 

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Dec 8, 2014

Top News: US and Yemeni Raid on al-Qaeda Unable to Save Hostages

By MENASource

Thirteen people, including a woman, child, a local al-Qaeda leader, an American journalist, and a South African preacher, were killed Sunday when US-led forces fought Islamist militants in a failed rescue mission in Yemen.

MENASource

Dec 8, 2014

Top News: Morsi’s Defense Pushes for Charges to be Dismissed after Alleged Leaks

By EgyptSource

The defense of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi requested Saturday in a court hearing over espionage charges that leaked recordings of top post-3 July leaders be investigated for their authenticity, in hope that charges might be dropped against the ousted president.

MENASource

Dec 8, 2014

Is Assad a Stabilizing Factor?

By Frederic C. Hof

As discussion intensifies over the possibility of the United States and Turkey establishing a protected zone in northern Syria, apologists for the Assad regime deploy the usual array of arguments: beware the slippery slope to invasion and occupation; do nothing until the Syrian opposition overcomes its dysfunction and presents an attractive alternative to the regime; […]

Syria

MENASource

Dec 8, 2014

The Week in Egypt [December 8, 2014]

By Shiyun Lu

Catch up on the latest out of Egypt every week, with analysis, news updates, photos, videos, and more.

North Africa

MENASource

Dec 8, 2014

EconSource: Egypt’s Foreign Reserves Fall to $15.88 Billion

By EconSource

According to Egypt’s Central Bank, Egypt registered the first foreign reserves decline in six months. The country’s foreign currency reserves fell to $15.88 billion in November from $16.91 billion the previous month. In November, Egypt had repaid a $2.5 billion central bank deposit to Qatar, a move which some economist had warned would negatively impact […]

MENASource

Dec 8, 2014

A Legal Look into the Libyan Supreme Court Ruling

By Azza K. Maghur

Shortly after the newly elected Libyan House of Representatives (HoR) convened in the eastern city of Tobruk in August 2014, two constitutional claims were brought before the Libyan Supreme Court (LSC).

Libya

MENASource

Dec 5, 2014

The Difference between Them and Us: On the Predominance of the Executive Authority

By Amr Hamzawy

All over the world, executive authorities constantly seek to exert control over their citizens by undermining their rights and freedoms.  They similarly seek to encroach on civil society by subjecting non-governmental organizations to governmental controls and oversight.  Executive authorities further seek to subjugate the legislative and judicial authorities in their countries, either by controlling them […]

North Africa

MENASource

Dec 5, 2014

Top News: Tunisia’s Lawmakers End Days of Legislative Uncertainty, Elect Speaker and Deputies

By MENASource

Mohamed Nasri, candidate for Nidaa Tounes, was elected late Thursday as speaker of the newly elected Tunisian parliament, the Assembly of People’s Representatives. Nasri, who ran unopposed was elected with 176 votes and will lead the country’s first post-revolution parliament for a five year term.

MENASource

Dec 5, 2014

Top News: Muslim Brotherhood and Military Face off over Alleged Leaked SCAF Recording

By EgyptSource

  Another media war erupted between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Armed Forces after the Brotherhood published alleged military leaks on Thursday.

MENASource

Dec 5, 2014

EconSource:Yemen Central Bank Sees No Early Repayment of Saudi Loan

By EconSource

According to Yemeni central bank governor, Saudi Arabia has not asked Yemen for an early repayment of a $1 billion loan and the Houthi fighters occupying the central bank are reportedly not interfering with its operations. Saudi Arabia had suspended most of its financial aid to Yemen due to the growing power of the Shiite […]

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