Turkey’s animal rights advocates fear mass culling as lawmakers debate stray dog bill Animal rights activists claim that the bill could lead to mass culling of the country’s some four million stray dogs. Turkey
Saudi-China energy cooperation strengthened by Uzbek wind project sale Both Saudi Arabia and China are seeking to tap into Uzbekistan's and Central Asia’s energy potential. Saudi Arabia
US renews sanctions waiver for Iraq to purchase Iranian electricity The waiver issued on July 11 permits Iraq to pay neighboring Iran for electricity imports without running afoul of US sanctions. Iraq
As Israeli delegation returns to Egypt, Mossad chief fears for female hostages Mossad chief David Barnea told cabinet ministers that it would take a long time to reach an agreement on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand that no armed men be allowed to return to northern Gaza — time that the abductees don’t have. Israel
Turkey sees 157% wealth growth despite economic malaise Bloated asset prices due to sky-high inflation put Ankara at the top of the survey, despite many Turks struggling to get by in real cash terms. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
In Ashura speech, Hezbollah chief warns Israel against invading Lebanon This year, the Shiite holiday comes as the region is boiling amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Lebanon
As Azerbaijan reopens Iran embassy, normalization remains shaky Though both sides have welcomed the reopening as a key step in mending their strained ties, the two neighbors appear to have a long road ahead in resolving deep-seated geopolitical and ideological differences. Iran
