New German government to decide on Eurofighter sale to Turkey: Officials Germany’s outgoing government will leave the Eurofighter sale decision to incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz, official German sources suggested to Al-Monitor. Turkey
China slams sanctions, voices support for Iran’s nuclear program during FM visit Iran's foreign minister held high-level talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday on the latest developments in Iran’s ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US. China
IMF appoints first Syria mission head in 14 years: What to know Syria's new government faces the task of revitalizing an economy that has been devastated by 14 years of war and ravaged by international sanctions. Syria
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood as king visits Saudi Arabia The decision follows an alleged plot against Jordan that authorities said was linked to the Islamist organization. Jordan
Turkey’s Istanbul shaken by 6.2 magnitude earthquake, over 200 injured A powerful earthquake struck Turkey’s largest metropolis and financial hub, Istanbul, triggering panic and injuring more than 200 people in the city of over 15 million. Turkey
Oman’s sultan talks Iran-US nuclear mediation with Putin in first Russia visit Historically neutral Oman has been mediating between the United States and Iran, as Russia seeks to strengthen its ties with the Gulf state. Oman
Trump set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE May 13-16: White House Trump's first foreign trip in his second term is aimed at reassuring Gulf partners over the Iranian threat and attracting new investments. United States
Analysis In shift, Iran's IRGC backs nuclear talks as Araghchi courts US investment Iran’s previously anti-engagement camp, which relentlessly dismissed talks with the US as “humiliating,” has pivoted and is demonstrating alignment with the negotiating team after Khamenei’s U-turn toward diplomacy. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
