Saudi crude oil exports hit 3-month high as production soars: What to know The increase comes as the kingdom is reeling from negative effects of lower oil prices and production boosts from OPEC+ under US pressure. Saudi Arabia
Suwayda violence boosts Kurds’ leverage as US Syria envoy, SDF chief meet Syria's Kurds remain hesitant about integration with Damascus as interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa struggles with unrest in Suwayda. Syria
In Turkey, Iran-E3 talks set to tackle IAEA access, snapback sanctions As Tehran returns to nuclear talks with Europe amid rising diplomatic pressure, Turkey reaffirms its role as a key regional host for high-stakes diplomacy. Turkey
Egypt pitches new investment plan to US firms: What to know Egypt is hunting foreign investment as part of its Vision 2030 strategy for sustainable development. Egypt
Citing security threats, Sudan blocks WhatsApp calls: What to know The restriction comes as Sudan's civil war continues to devastate telecommunications infrastructure. Sudan
Iran, Russia launch naval drills ahead of trilateral nuclear talks with China Naval forces from Iran and Russia begin joint military drills in the Caspian Sea, reflecting deepening ties between the two countries that come just weeks after Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the collapse of nuclear talks with the United States. Iran
Family says US citizen killed in Syria’s Suwayda The US State Department said Monday that an American citizen was killed during the unrest in the southern Syrian city of Suwayda last week. Syria
Ceasefire fragile as Syria evacuates Bedouins in Suwayda, US urges accountability The Syrian government has moved some Bedouin families out of the southern province after clashes with Druze fighters intensified over the weekend. Syria
Why Turkey plans to end its 52-year oil pipeline deal with Iraq The Turkish decree stipulated that the 1973 Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement — along with all amendments to the deal — would be terminated effective July 27, 2026. Turkey
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