Analysis China wades into Iran-Pakistan mediation, eyes infrastructure projects With trilateral action, Beijing hopes to collectively combat terror groups trying to disrupt its mega-project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Turkey, Israel tangle in fresh row over trade ban The fresh tensions between the two regional powers seem to be stemming from a Turkish directive sent to companies that were doing business with Israel to introduce a three-month adjustment period for implementation of the trade ban. Turkey
Biden approaches 'red line' with Netanyahu 7 months into Gaza war After months spent warning Israel against launching an assault in Rafah, Biden said such an operation would result in the US blocking arms shipments to the Jewish state. Israel
With draft letters done, Turkey and US inch closer to concluding $23B F-16 deal Turkey has concluded its part on draft letter of offer for the $23 billion sale, a Turkish official said. Turkey
Can Republicans in Congress punish ICC if it issues Israel arrest warrants? “Target Israel and we will target you,” lawmakers warn prosecutor Karim Khan, as the court reportedly prepares to indict the Israeli prime minister and other Israeli officials. Israel
CIA director, Israel and Hamas leave Egypt talks with no deal reached After representatives of Hamas and the United States left Cairo, the Israeli delegation also departed on Thursday as sources told Kan news agency that "irreconcilable gaps" had emerged between the parties. Palestine
Turkey’s BOTAS signs $1.1B long-term LNG deal with ExxonMobil Turkey and ExxonMobil have signed a major liquified natural gas deal as Ankara looks to diversify its energy sources. Turkey
How climate change could make Egypt's coffee cultivation a reality One Egyptian experiment has successfully cultivated coffee beans, but analysts believe environmental factors are still unfavorable for localizing this crop. Egypt
