Analysis As Witkoff hints US won't dismantle Iran nuclear program, Israel fears Trump may settle for 'bad deal' Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu cannot go openly against the nuclear talks with Iran initiated by US President Trump, but he can hope for Tehran to anger him enough to break the negotiations. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkey's budget deficit narrows to $6.8B in March as lira fluctuates The data was released as Turkey has been facing economic turmoil and currency volatility. Turkey
Analysis Under US pressure, can Lebanon disarm Hezbollah without Iran's green light? The issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament resurfaces amid US pressure, shifting regional dynamics, and Iran's decisive role. By Dario Sabaghi
Ahead of Rome meeting, Trump says Iran dragging out nuclear talks President Donald Trump said Iranian negotiators were “tapping us along” and threatened military action if a deal is not reached. United States
China's oil imports highest since 2023 amid Iran crude spike: What to know Data from analytics firm Kpler from April 11 showed that Iran’s exports were up 20% from February and at a five-month high. China
IAEA’s Grossi to visit Tehran ahead of second round of US-Iran nuclear talks The IAEA chief’s visit comes just days after nuclear talks between the US and Iran and less than a week after a senior Iranian official threatened to halt compliance with the nuclear watchdog. Iran
Egypt's Sisi visits Qatar, nabs $7.5B in investments: What to know President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s trip to Doha comes amid Egypt’s moves to improve ties with Turkey and tensions with the UAE over the Gaza war. Egypt
Turkish court rejects appeal to release Imamoglu as protests persist The Istanbul mayor’s lawyers appealed his arrest last week, saying that there was no flight risk for the main opposition presidential contender. Turkey
