Somalia’s Puntland releases Turkey arms cargo ship: What to know Talks between Turkey and Puntland follow the seizure of a military cargo ship amid simmering disputes over authority with Mogadishu. Turkey
Aramco's Q2 profits fall 22% as lower oil prices weigh on earnings Saudi Arabian crude exports have been soaring, hitting a three-month high last month, though oil prices remain low. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Collision course: 'Desperate' Netanyahu pushes Gaza takeover plan as military balks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to escalate the military operation in the Gaza Strip and may even order the Israeli army to seize control of all of Gaza. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
As Trump warms to Syria, US pushes UN to lift Sharaa sanctions The move comes as Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa prepares to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next month. Syria
UAE’s ADNOC inks 10-year gas deal with India: What to know The UAE is seeking to export more gas to India as domestic consumption is projected to rise in the South Asian country. United Arab Emirates
