Upcoming Webinar: Live Q&A with UAE’s minister of the future on "Projects of the 50" Register now for our webinar with UAE Minister of the Future Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi. Legacy: Gulf
Baquer Namazi, American held by Iran, requires life-saving surgery The Namazi family urged Iran to grant furlough to Siamak Namazi so that he can be by his ailing father’s side as he undergoes emergency surgery. Iran
Israel ramps up security talks with US to stave off Iran deal After visits by both Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and national security adviser Eyal Hulata, Mossad Chief David Barnea is now in Washington to discuss the Iranian file. Israel
Oil prices fall following Saudi-backed OPEC+ production cut The decrease in production could be a message from Saudi Arabia to the US over the Iran nuclear deal. Legacy: Gulf
Iraq reels in wake of political violence Tension remains high in Iraq as leaders try to reassure the international community after dozens were killed. Iraq
TikTok celebrity Hadar Muchtar shakes up Israeli election campaign Unknown to most Israeli voters until just a few weeks ago, social media star Hadar Muchtar becomes a political figure to reckon with. Israel
Another illegal dig unearths archaeological discovery in Egypt's Giza After a recent bust in Giza, archaeologists continued to be alarmed by illegal excavations and antiquities smuggling. Egypt
Gantz appoints new IDF chief New IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is not a man hiding his opinions, even when the political echelon expects other positions to be voiced. Israel
Egypt, Tanzania push ahead on Julius Nyerere dam project Egypt is working to consolidate its influence in Central and East Africa amid the stalled negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt
Israel watches closely as West Bank seethes Increasing skirmishes have Israel reportedly considering a large-scale invasion of the northern West Bank. Palestine
