Putin may visit Türkiye – Erdogan
The Turkish president hopes his Russian counterpart will attend the opening of a nuclear plant
Netanyahu tells Biden to stay out of Israel’s business
Israel will not tolerate meddling in its internal affairs, even from the “best of friends,” the PM said
Syria and Saudi Arabia to Reestablish Diplomatic Ties
Syria and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reopen their embassies after cutting diplomatic ties more than a decade ago. Talks between the two governments have gathered momentum, and the decision follows a landmark agreement to re-establish ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The move marks a significant step in Syria's return to the Arab fold.
US Airstrikes in Syria After Deadly Drone Attack Kills American
The US military carried out airstrikes in Syria against Iran-aligned groups in response to a deadly drone attack on American personnel. The attack drone was determined to be of Iranian origin, which could further escalate tensions between the US and Iran.
Iran and Russia to expand energy cooperation – Official
Tehran wants stronger economic ties with Moscow amid Western sanctions, according to its economy minister
US leadership role in Middle East facing deep challenges
US officials have tried to minimize Beijing's role in the region, saying it is far from supplanting the United States: much of the Middle East still sits under the Pentagon's security umbrella.
Flash floods kill at least 14 in Turkish quake zone
Several more people were swept away by the rushing water, which turned streets into muddy rivers in areas hit by last month’s 7.8-magnitude quake, officials said.
Iran pardons 22,000 protesters
Overall, more than 82,000 people were granted amnesty in an announcement marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
Iran, Saudi to restore ties in major step for Middle East
Riyadh cut ties after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in 2016 following the Saudi execution of revered Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr -- just one in a series of flashpoints between the two longstanding rivals.
Russian oil shifts to Middle East
Shipments to the UAE have been steadily growing, data shows
Turkish earthquake survivors reconsider election loyalty to Erdogan
The deadliest disaster in Turkey's modern history devastated cities and towns and killed tens of thousands of people a month ago, mostly in a conservative stronghold that has heavily backed Erdogan and the AKP for two decades.
Israeli premier slams IAEA chief for saying airstrikes on nuclear facilities ‘outlawed’
'Rafael Grossi is a worthy gentleman who said something unworthy,' says Benjamin Netanyahu