Minister for the Future says 'Projects of the 50' aims to make UAE global hub Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, the UAE's minister of state for government development and the future, explains the Gulf state's strategic plans over the next half-century. Legacy: Gulf
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Why Russia’s Vladimir Putin is rooting for Turkey’s Erdogan Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s "pro-Russian tilt" has grown louder in recent weeks, as Vladimir Putin clearly looks for Erdogan to stay in power. Turkey
Iran says individuals held in connection with colonel's killing The announcement was made as Israel and Iran traded more overt threats in their escalating war of words. Iran
Border conflict breaks out between Armenia, Azerbaijan as Russia distracted by Ukraine Azerbaijan’s close ally Turkey condemns Yerevan for escalation of conflict two years after a cease-fire. Turkey
Culture Yemeni man arrested for dedicating pilgrimage to Queen Elizabeth Saudi authorities said the Yemeni man seen in a video dedicating his umrah to the English queen was arrested simply for bringing a banner to a holy site. Legacy: Gulf
US, EU say decision on Iran deal depends on Tehran US and EU officials dismiss claims that an Israeli campaign has influenced negotiations, and say the next move is Iran’s. Iran
Ukraine says it shot down Iranian drone in Kharkiv Photos posted online by Kyiv appear to confirm the Pentagon's claim that Iran has delivered armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine. Russia / Mideast
Israeli spy chief warns Iran deal won't give Iran 'immunity from Mossad' The comments by the Mossad chief reaffirmed Israel’s “octopus head” policy adopted by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Israel
Abbas to demand recognition of Palestinian state at UNGA Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to address the United Nations General Assembly meeting with details of a new initiative defending the two-state solution. Palestine
Egypt's journalism crackdown continues despite 'national dialogue' The Egyptian authorities' crackdown on Mada Masr has been criticized by civil society groups. Egypt
Egypt's 'national dialogue' set to finally start next month Five months after its announcement, the national dialogue between the government and the opposition in Egypt is set to start in the coming weeks. Egypt
