(2025-09-11). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-09-11). Syria busts Hezbollah-linked cell: interior ministry. newarab.com 
Syria said Thursday that its forces dismantled a cell affiliated with Lebanon's Iran-backed "Specialised units in cooperation with the general intelligence service… were able to arrest a terrorist cell belonging to the Hezbollah militia that was active" in the Damascus countryside, an interior ministry statement said, quoting a local commander. | "Preliminary investigations showed that the cell members underwent training in military camp…
(2025-09-11). UK sacks Peter Mandelson as US ambassador over Epstein links. newarab.com 
Peter Mandelson, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., was sacked on Thursday after his long-term association with convicted sex offender Mandelson, dubbed the "Prince of Darkness" for his behind-the-scenes manoeuvring during the last Labour government, was forced from the most sought-after diplomatic post after his letters and emails to Epstein were published this week. | The 71-year-old, a veteran Labour politician who…
(2025-09-11). UK Ambassador to U.S. Fired Over Jeffrey Epstein Links. latintimes.com The decision follows the release of emails this week in which Mandelson encouraged Epstein to "fight for early release" and tell the convicted sex offer "I think the world of you"
(2025-09-11). Israeli ambassador to US implies Qatar could be bombed again. newarab.com 
Israel could bomb Qatar again to target senior Hamas leaders in the country, Israel's ambassador to the United States implied in an interview with Fox News on Wednesday. | Yechiel Leiter's comments come just a day after Israel bombed buildings in a busy residential area in Doha at four pm local time, triggering shockwaves around the region. | The attack drew widespread condemnation from leaders and activists around the world, who urged for Israel to be held accountable for its actions. | Leiter said the attack, which failed to kill Hamas' top brazz, would succeed next time. | "If we didn't get them this time,…
(2025-09-11). Britain fires Mandelson as US ambassador over links to Jeffrey Epstein. scmp.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat's friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Dubbed the "Prince of Darkness" during his years as a media spin doctor, Mandelson was twice forced to resign from Tony Blair's Labour government in the late 1990s and early 2000s over allegations of misconduct.
(2025-09-11). Insights | UK firms breaking record at CIFIT signals strong will of cooperation: Ambassador Wilson. ecns.cn In early autumn, Xiamen once again entered its annual "CIFIT moment." | As the Guest Country of Honor at the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), the United Kingdom brought more than 100 leading companies including AstraZeneca and Haleon. The turnout not only marked the largest UK delegation in CIFIT's history, but also set a new record for participation by a single country.
(2025-09-11). Iran Says Ready to Continue IAEA Cooperation If Its Rights Respected. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to Vienna-based international organizations said Tehran is prepared to continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as long as its security, rights, and legitimate interests are fully respected.