US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025. In a 927-page disclosure, he reported $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin that has plunged in value since he launched it days before taking office. He also reported over…
French officials on Wednesday confirmed the first case of Ebola in the country, saying that a doctor who had traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak began last month, had tested positive for the virus. The humanitarian worker was admitted to a special health care facility and is in stable condition, the…
The United States Senate has voted in favour of invoking its war powers to force President Donald Trump to halt his military campaign against Iran or seek congressional approval before any further action is taken. Here is a closer look at Tuesday’s vote – the 10th attempt Congress has made to rein in the US-Israel…
The deadly attack that occurred on Monday in the Syrian city of Raqqa serves as a reminder that, despite the loss of its territorial pseudo-caliphate, the Islamic State organization remains a major security threat in the Middle East. According to Syrian authorities, a suicide bomber targeted a camp under the Ministry of Interior, causing the…
For decades, Hezbollah was considered the most powerful non-state armed force in the Middle East. Possessing a substantial arsenal, a deep-rooted presence in Lebanese society, and constant Iranian strategic support, the movement had succeeded in establishing itself as an essential player in the regional equation. Today, this position seems more fragile than ever. The military…
Since the beginning of the regional clashes, Israel has progressively regained the strategic initiative on multiple fronts. After concentrating its efforts on Gaza, the Jewish state extended its military operations against Hezbollah’s structures in Lebanon and against Tehran-backed networks throughout the entire Middle East. This approach aims to prevent its adversaries from rebuilding their military…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is going through one of the most serious institutional crises in its history. Its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties pending a final decision by the institution’s 125 member states, following a lengthy investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. This decision marks a major turning…
The title song to Azniv Korkejian’s fourth album as Bedouine, Neon Summer Skin, recreates a perfect day from childhood. “Being taken to the pool, where my only worry is being dragged away when the sun’s setting,” she says, calling from Los Angeles. “Later on, mom and dad wash me in the tub and put me…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asia’s military leaders on Saturday that America would put its most committed partners at “the front of the line” for U.S. support, suggesting that countries must vie for American attention even as many look for more help to counter an emboldened China. In a region already concerned that America may…
President Trump earlier this year purchased more than $1 million in the stock of Dell Technologies, a transaction that is drawing scrutiny after the Pentagon this week announced a $9.7 billion contract with the Texas-based computer company. The sequence of events illustrates the complications that emerge when a sitting president continues, even if through financial…
