Turkey’s Erdogan eyes F-35s, Kurdish concessions in White House talks with Trump Erdogan is pressing Washington for a return to the F-35 program and a rollback of US support for Kurdish forces, even as Congress signals resistance. Turkey
Analysis OECD forecasts 3.7% growth for Saudi Arabia, citing US tariff shield The kingdom is projected to grow at 3.7% this year, 1.9 percentage points more than forecasted in June. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
In UN speech, Trump slams allies’ Palestine recognition as 'reward' to Hamas President Donald Trump spoke on the heels of France, the United Kingdom and other countries endorsing Palestinian statehood. United States
Spain imposes 'total' arms embargo on Israel over Gaza war: What to know The embargo leaves room for exceptions where Spain’s “national interests” are concerned. Israel
Egypt’s Sisi talks water security with Rwanda's president in wake of Ethiopia’s megadam debut Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Cairo to discuss coordination efforts and developments in the Nile Basin region following Ethiopia’s inauguration of its controversial dam. Egypt
Israeli government seeks permanent Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank, UN inquiry says Reuters
India, Morocco open new military factory in Casablanca region The facility will make WhAP 8x8 armored combat vehicles for the Moroccan military and international markets. Morocco
Israel to close Allenby crossing from Wednesday until further notice, Palestinian border authority says Reuters
