US envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied 

17 July 2026

Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline 

17 July 2026

Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration 

17 July 2026

US launches seventh straight night of strikes on Iran 

17 July 2026

Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings