Israel, US at odds over Trump envoy's 'one-off' talks with Hamas US envoy Adam Boehler’s media blitz added to the tensions with Israel over the Trump administration’s willingness to engage with Hamas. United States
Turkey blocks Israel from NATO crisis response drill amid Gaza row: What to know The diplomatic conflict between Turkey and Israel over the Gaza war has spilled over into NATO. Turkey
Trump nominates ambassadors to Lebanon, Kuwait and Morocco: What to know Trump’s picks include Yemeni-American Mayor Amer Ghalib and Lebanese-American businessman Michel Issa. United States
Saudi Aramco CEO warns of 'painful awakening' as energy costs rise Amin Nasser said that green energy would not replace oil as demand for crude continues to grow, especially from the Global South. Saudi Arabia
Iran, China, Russia hold joint naval drill despite Trump threats: What we know The drill took place as the United States and Iran remain at odds over the latter’s nuclear program. Iran
Syria government says coast operation against pro-Assad militias completed The announcement comes as the fighting between pro-Assad militias and members of the security forces killed more than 1,000 people, majority of whom are civilians, amid reports of rights violations. Syria