Kuwait renews Shell deal as it seeks to hit 4-million-bpd capacity target Kuwait, which has one of the lowest costs of production in the world, has lagged behind its regional peers in expanding oil production capacity. Kuwait
Turkey's Erdogan to meet Meloni in Italy as ties deepen: What to know The Turkish president’s visit follows a landmark deal between a leading Turkish drone maker and Italy’s defense giant Leonardo for joint production. Turkey
Assad's tycoon cousin, Rami Makhlouf, forms militia on Syria's Alawite coast: What we know Rami Makhlouf, cousin of deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, said on social media he is working with former commander Suhail al-Hassan following the massacres of Alawites on the coast. Syria
Turkey detains 52 in second wave of arrests in Imamoglu probe The main opposition links the detention of more Istanbul municipality employees to the Canal Istanbul project. Turkey
As fires rage at Iran's largest port, IAEA team visits Tehran for nuclear talks The Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed on Monday that the country's right to enrich uranium domestically and the removal of sanctions are nonnegotiable. Iran
Qatar, Saudi Arabia to pay off Syria’s $15M World Bank debt: What to know Both Gulf states have played a key role in the diplomatic outreach of Syria's new government. Syria