Does Erdogan have a green light from Russia to move into Syria? The US and Iran oppose the planned Turkish operation, as Erdogan digs in further on Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids, and warns Greece on the Aegean Islands. Turkey
After Turkey, Venezuela’s Maduro heads to Iran The South American leader said one goal of the visit is to boost tourism between Venezuela and Iran. Iran
Rights groups say Iranian prisoners face finger amputations The eight men are expected to have their fingers amputated using a guillotine machine soon, Amnesty International reports. Iran
African Union chief says Israel has role to play in Africa Participating at the OECD Africa Forum, African Union Chief and President of Senegal Macky Sall acknowledged Israel’s engagement in Africa, especially on the backdrop of the crisis generated by the Ukraine war. Israel
Abu Dhabi to cooperate with Chinese province on industry China's Shandong province has signed an MOU with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. Legacy: Gulf
Iran, Turkey brace for face-off in Syria Iran has been trying to dissuade Turkey from a fresh intervention in Syria while making military preparations on the ground to protect its interests amid a growing rift between the two neighbors. Iran
Iraqi-KRG counterterrorism cooperation increases in response to attacks Joint operations between Iraqi Counterterrorism Services and their counterparts in some areas of the Kurdistan Region continue to target Islamic State cells, while other armed groups attack Erbil. Iraq
Israel’s Muslim party split on toeing coalition line Muslim Ra’am party leader Mansour Abbas is committed to supporting the coalition, but he's not sure his party members will follow him. Israel
New Egyptian regional news channel hampered by lack of funds Funding reasons have halted the Egyptian project to launch an international and regional news channel to promote Egypt's role in the Arab world. Egypt
Egypt promotes ties with Africa via new satellite A new Egyptian satellite was recently launched as part of efforts to expand Egypt’s media presence in the African continent. Egypt
Israel’s Bennett advances 'regional architecture' in Abu Dhabi The quick visit of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett June 9 to Abu Dhabi clearly demonstrates the Israeli-American strategy of creating a large regional alliance that would face the Iranian threat. Israel
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