With talks deadlocked, Egypt has only limited options on Rafah Israel's offensive in Rafah is testing its decades-old peace treaty with Egypt, which was outraged by its seizure of the Rafah crossing and the demilitarized Philadelphi Corridor between Gaza and Egypt. Egypt
In rare clash with Iran, China reaffirms solidarity with UAE over disputed islands Iran seized control of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs several decades ago, though the United Arab Emirates has long claimed sovereignty over the islands, a claim backed by Gulf states and Russia. Iran
As US downplays cease-fire gap with Israel, Biden urges Qatar to secure Hamas approval The Biden administration is projecting confidence that Israeli leaders will follow through with the latest three-phase cease-fire plan, despite unresolved sticking points that burdened previous negotiations. Israel
Palestinian presidency criticizes Iran's Khamenei publicly: What we know Iran has long backed Hamas and threw its support behind the group following its assault on southern Israel last October. Palestine
Turkey’s opposition stands with Kurds after sitting Kurdish mayor jailed After Turkish police detained the mayor of Hakkari province, his party called on “all those on the side of democracy to take a stand." Turkey
Egypt sees change of government amid inflation, living costs woes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah asked Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly to form a new government following the fourth cabinet reshuffle since 2018. Egypt
Will Saudi Aramco's massive share sale to raise $12B pay off? Saudi Arabia is selling a 0.64% stake in its state energy company in a bid to offset rising debt and fund its economic diversification plans, but foreign investors remain wary. By Sebastian Castelier In Dubai, reporting on regional business
