Ethiopia’s PM in Somalia after deal to end Somaliland row: What to know Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit is the first since Ethiopia and Somalia agreed to end their dispute over a controversial agreement signed last year by Ethiopia and Somaliland. Somalia
End of an era? PKK leader Ocalan orders militants to end war with Turkey, 'dissolve' While Ocalan's call raises hopes for ending decades of conflict with Turkey, questions remain about the future of Kurdish politics in Syria and the broader region. Turkey
US sanctions 6 China firms for helping Iran procure drones: What to know The latest decision follows the United States sanctioning more than 30 entities involved in Iran's shadow fleet. China
Culture AL-Monitor Doha: Witness racing legends at Qatar 1812 KM Elite racing comes to the Qatari capital this week with the 1812 KM – FIA World Endurance Championship 2025. Qatar
Culture AL-Monitor Riyadh: Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui’s art and sound in AlUla This week we guide you through the bustling souqs of Riyadh and a new cultural hub in the Diplomatic Quarter. Saudi Arabia
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote ahead of Aoun’s visit to Saudi Arabia The Lebanese parliament gave their backing to the new government's ministerial statement, which excluded acknowledgement of Hezbollah, days before President Aoun is set to visit Saudi Arabia. Lebanon
PKK leader Ocalan set to make historic peace call between Turkey and the Kurds A delegation is expected to relay the militant leader's statement on Thursday, Al-Monitor has learned. Turkey
Who is Daniel 'Razin' Caine, Trump’s pick to be US next top-ranking general? Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a former F-16 pilot, special ops JTAC and White House counterterrorism official, played a key role in the fight against ISIS and has deep experience in AI-driven warfare. United States
IAEA warns Iran ramping up uranium enrichment as US sanctions intensify IAEA reports say Iran has accelerated its production of enriched uranium amid a renewed campaign of maximum pressure by the Trump administration. Iran
Trump’s AI Gaza video elicits mockery from Middle East social media users The US president’s video depicting a future Gaza under American authority was widely shared on Arabic and Hebrew social media, with many Palestinian users criticizing it. Palestine
