Trump taps Mike Waltz as UN ambassador Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser. United States
Syria Druze leader decries 'genocidal attack' as clashes leave 101 dead The Syrian government rejected calls for foreign intervention after a Druze leader slammed Damascus over the latest bout of sectarian violence in the country. Syria
Over 400 detained in Istanbul’s May Day protest as Turkey restricts transit The demonstrations, which marked the first major opposition rally since mass protests roiled the country last month over the Istanbul mayor’s arrest, were met with tight restrictions. Turkey
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban, signals support for $11B reconstruction in sign of thaw The United Arab Emirates and Lebanon will establish a joint business council and explore joint projects, suggesting the UAE could play a role in Lebanon’s economic recovery. Lebanon
Libya, Turkey deepen economic ties with new trade committee, $5B target Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said on a visit to Tripoli that the two countries want to increase their annual trade volume from $3.7 billion to over $4 billion this year and to $5 billion in 2026. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Jerusalem wildfires rage for second day as environmental groups blame Netanyahu According to Israeli environmental groups, the government has repeatedly ignored calls to prepare for the threat of fires and to take more decisive action on climate change goals. Israel
