Middle East

The New York Times

December 15, 2025

Syrian Security Officer Kills US Soldiers After Extremist Dismissal

A Syrian security forces member killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter despite being scheduled for dismissal due to extremist views, raising security concerns.

#Syria #US-military #security-forces

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Deutsche Welle

December 15, 2025

Eurovision Crisis: Nemo Returns Trophy as Countries Boycott Over Israel

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo joins growing protest by returning trophy over Israel's participation in 2026 contest. Five nations announce boycott amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

#Eurovision #Israel #European Broadcasting Union

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Al Jazeera

December 15, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker: Oil Politics Spark Diplomatic Crisis

Latest US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker reignites debate over America's historical use of military power to secure energy interests globally.

#Venezuela #United States #oil politics

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BBC

December 15, 2025

Three Americans Killed in IS Attack in Syria, Military Confirms

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter died in an Islamic State gunman attack in Syria, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.

#Syria #ISIS #US-military

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BBC

December 14, 2025

West Bank Settler Violence Hits Record High, Dividing Israel

Over 260 settler attacks in October alone have created unprecedented tensions in the West Bank while exposing deepening political divisions within Israeli society.

#West Bank #Israel Palestine conflict #settler violence

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Deutsche Welle

December 14, 2025

Eurovision Winner Nemo Returns Trophy Over Israel's 2026 Inclusion

Swiss artist Nemo returns Eurovision trophy in protest of Israel's 2026 participation, joining five countries boycotting the contest amid growing geopolitical tensions.

#Eurovision #Israel #boycott

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The Guardian

December 14, 2025

Israeli Military Barrier Threatens Palestinian Farmland in Jordan Valley

New Israeli military barrier construction forces Palestinian farmers from ancestral lands in West Bank's Jordan Valley, raising tensions over settlement expansion.

#Israeli-Palestinian conflict #West Bank settlements #Jordan Valley

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The New York Times

December 14, 2025

Trump's 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan: Ambitious Vision Meets Reality

President Trump's comprehensive 20-point Gaza peace initiative faces significant hurdles as details remain unclear and regional stakeholders express mixed reactions.

#Gaza #Trump #Middle East Peace

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Al Jazeera

December 14, 2025

Trump Promises Retaliation After ISIS Attack Kills 3 Americans in Syria

Three US citizens killed in ISIS attack in central Syria as lone gunman targets American forces before being eliminated by military personnel.

#Trump #ISIS #Syria

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Al Jazeera

December 13, 2025

VR Technology Provides Mental Relief for Gaza's War-Injured Children

Virtual reality headsets are being used to help traumatized Palestinian children in Gaza escape the harsh realities of ongoing conflict and find psychological respite.

#Gaza conflict #virtual reality therapy #Palestinian children

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Deutsche Welle

December 13, 2025

IS Gunman Kills US Personnel in Syria After Assad's Fall

Two US service members and a civilian were killed by an Islamic State gunman in central Syria, marking the first deadly attack since Assad's ouster.

#Syria #ISIS #US military

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The Guardian

December 13, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker, Oil Exports Plummet Amid Rising Tensions

Venezuela's oil exports drop dramatically after US forces seized the Skipper tanker, marking the first cargo capture since 2019 sanctions and escalating tensions with Maduro's government.

#Venezuela #oil sanctions #US foreign policy

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