Egyptian authorities have reportedly uncovered an eight-person spy ring working with Israeli intelligence services, Egyptian officials said, The Jerusalem Post reported April 21, citing Ma'an.
Syrian troops loyal to President Bashar al Assad, backed by pro-regime militias and Hezbollah militants, made new advances on Al-Qusayr on April 21, AFP reported, citing Lebanon's National News Agency.
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said a $10 billion arms deal with Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sends a very clear signal to Iran that military options over its nuclear program remain on the table, Reuters reported April 21.
Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa is hopeful that the reconciliation talks between the government and opposition will resolve the two-year political crisis in the country, Reuters reported April 20.
