Turkey has lost export competitiveness, won't meet annual goal: Official Turkish Exporters Assembly Chairman Mustafa Gultepe said that Turkish exports would likely be between $264-267 billion for 2024. Turkey
Hezbollah drones critically wound one in Israel The risk of war is growing by the day as Israel and Hezbollah escalate their attacks. Lebanon
Analysis Israeli minister's support for Le Pen causing tensions in France-Israel ties Reports that French President Emmanuel Macron confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about statements championing the far-right's Marine Le Pen signal the dangers of the Israeli government siding with European populists. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis As Erdogan woos Assad, is Turkey-Syria reconciliation rhetoric or reality? While the Turkish president has signaled he’s open to mending fences with his Syrian counterpart, the path to reconciliation is full of pitfalls. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Saudi Arabia and Syria resume regular flights as thaw with Assad advances The move signals a new step toward further developing the relations between the two countries. Syria
As Boeing struggles, Airbus inks 4-aircraft deal with Saudi Arabia The kingdom ordered four more of Airbus’ A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force as Boeing's challenges mount in Gulf over safety issues. Saudi Arabia
Widow of ISIS leader sentenced to death in Iraq: What we know Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wife held Yazidi women captured by the Islamic State in her home, according to Iraqi authorities. Iraq
After Pezeshkian win, Iran nuclear diplomacy hinges on US election Iran’s president-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, says he wants to negotiate with the United States, but is the feeling mutual? Iran
Can Egypt's new cabinet overcome public skepticism, economic discontent? The new cabinet in Egypt is expected to address the country’s economic woes, although some analysts doubt its ability to do so. Egypt
