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Category: Middle East

While the War Powers Act is designed to limit presidential authority, current developments suggest lawmakers may not block Trump’s ability to act
Lawmakers weigh War Powers resolutions as tensions with Iran raise fears of a wider regional war.
USS Gerald R. Ford in Mediterranean
USS Gerald R. Ford deployed as Trump weighs limited strike on Iran over nuclear tensions in the Middle East.
Board of Peace Gaza mission
Board of Peace member states have pledged troops and billions in funding for a Gaza stabilization mission as international efforts continue.
Pakistan UAE CEPA
Pakistan and the UAE have reached the final stage of CEPA negotiations marking a forward-looking shift in economic partnership.
Dr Haim Bresheeth Zabner Israel India
An in depth look at Dr Haim Bresheeth Zabner’s claims and MEMRI’s Balochistan project examining alleged Israel India links to Baloch terrorism.
Al Jazeera BLA separatist label
Al Jazeera faces criticism for repeatedly calling the BLA a “separatist” group, with analysts warning the label risks softening terrorism in Balochistan.
Pakistan Board of Peace
Pakistan has defended its participation in the US-led Board of Peace for Gaza, saying engagement is necessary to protect civilians, expand humanitarian access.
Qatar recognises CPSP
Qatar upgrades CPSP fellowships, exempts Pakistani doctors from Prometric exams and grants faster licensing under its medical system.
Trump Board of Peace
Explainer on the new Board of Peace launched at Davos: who joined, who refused, who leads it, and what the initiative claims it aims to achieve.
ISIS detainees transfer
The US launches a mission to move ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq, starting with 150 fighters, to prevent breakouts and strengthen regional security.
Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes on Israel after earlier attacks, escalating regional tensions and raising conflict fears.
Claims of a Pakistani jet downed and pilot captured in Afghanistan are false; HTN fact-check reveals fabricated images and videos.
Afghanistan has faced repeated invasions yet its people and culture have endured, showcasing resilience across centuries of conflict.
Pakistan warns as Taliban-led Afghanistan fails to prevent cross-border attacks, endangering regional security and civilians.
Pakistan’s Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq results in 331 Taliban fighters killed, securing border areas and countering cross-border attacks.
India’s growing ties with Israel draw criticism for escalating Middle East tensions and contributing to regional instability.
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