Canada foils Iranian plot to kill Jewish human rights leader: What we know The target of the alleged assassination plot, Irwin Cotler, is a fierce critic of the Iranian regime and a staunch supporter of Israel. Iran
Hochstein in Beirut, says 'significant progress' on Lebanon-Israel cease-fire as Hezbollah accepts proposal US envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut in a bid to secure a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, as the Lebanese group reportedly approved a new proposal to halt the hostilities, with some comments. Lebanon
BlackRock gets nod to establish Abu Dhabi office after Saudi HQ plans set BlackRock, which manages around $11.5 trillion in assets, announced last month that it had obtained a license from the Saudi authorities to open a regional headquarters in Riyadh. United Arab Emirates
Reports Hamas' political bureau relocated to Turkey false, Turkish sources say Turkish diplomatic sources refutes claims of Hamas political leaders relocating from Qatar to Turkey, following media reports. Turkey
Analysis Trump already shaking up Mideast diplomacy on Iran Tehran is scrambling diplomatically to head off ramped-up sanctions in an expected revitalized campaign of maximum pressure. By Andrew Parasiliti In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security
Turkey blocked Israeli President Herzog’s flight to COP29 in Azerbaijan, officials confirm Ankara denied for Herzog’s aircraft to fly over Turkish airspace to reach Baku. Turkey
