Analysis | The U.S. brings ‘maximum pressure’ to the U.N.But the U.S.'s latest move may only deepen America’s diplomatic isolation. A new Mideast? Israel signs pacts with Arab states Bahrain and UAEUS President Donald Trump hailed the 'dawn of a new Middle East' as the historic diplomatic pacts were signed a White House ceremony. Axed Sudanese spokesman defends opening up on talks with IsraelHaidar Badawi Sadiq tells Israeli broadcaster he doesn't regret making revelation, laments Khartoum's unwillingness to do same and thinks normalization only a matter of time Gas explosion rocks residential building in TehranBlast said caused by gas cylinders, according to Iranian media; incident latest in series of mysterious occurrences in Iran Atomic bombs in August: Remembering the bombing of Hiroshima Israel signals it won't oppose F-35 sale to UAEIsrael signaled Friday it would not oppose the United States selling F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). European powers, Jordan condemn Israel settlement approvalsGermany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain say green-lighting of 5,000 homes is 'counterproductive' and undermines regional peace efforts France's Macron asks Israel to drop West Bank annexation plansMacron tells Netanyahu in a phone call the annexation of the Palestinian territory will contravene international law. Trump’s Kosovo show: No big dealSloppy White House package does little to advance dialogue and comes at a high price. Israel will oppose any US sale of F-35 jets to Qatar, minister saysSafeguarding military edge in region is top priority for Jerusalem, Eli Cohen says following report Doha made purchase request