Kuwait, China seek to diversify via Belt and Road Initiative Kuwait has been working on diversifying its national economy in light of economic variables, so it has made efforts to bolster cooperative ties with several partners like China and others to serve Kuwait Vision 2035. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
New archaeological discovery in St. Hilarion Monastery In cooperation with Palestinian experts, a French antiquities mission found graves dating back to the Byzantine era at the site of St. Hilarion in the western Gaza Strip. Palestine
Turkish court releases detained admirals The 10 admirals were arrested last week after criticizing the possible Turkish withdrawal from the Montreux Convention, which regulates maritime traffic through the strategic Bosporus Strait. News Brief
EU blacklist of Iran commanders strikes a nerve in Tehran Tehran said the European Union cannot preach human rights and announced a halt in cooperation with the bloc on fighting terrorism and narcotics after the latter sanctioned Iranian commanders over human rights violations. Iran
Iran declares uranium enrichment levels of 60% ahead of more nuclear deal talks The increase brings the Islamic Republic closer to the 90% level required to build a nuclear bomb and was in response to the alleged Israeli cyberattack at an Iranian nuclear facility. News Brief
Kurdish magnate claims he’s buying Kamala Harris’ DC condo in 'important move' for Turkey Muhsin Bayrak told Turkish media he has nearly finalized the purchase. Turkey
Attack on 3rd Israeli-owned ship reported in Gulf of Oman News reports from Lebanon and Arab media say an Israeli-owned car carrier was damaged off Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. Israel
Iraq to shutter displacement camps Iraq is working on closing all displacement camps this year and to return the displaced people to their homelands. Iraq
Canada cancels permits for drone technology sales to Turkey Ottawa previously suspended the exports after Canadian components were used in the Nagorno-Karabakh war. Turkey
Iran's foreign minister calls attack on nuclear site 'bad gamble' Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday's explosion at the Natanz nuclear facility will "strengthen" Iran amid ongoing indirect talks with the United States on the nuclear deal. Iran
State Department sends official to Beirut as stalemate drags on Undersecretary for Political Affairs David Hale is the highest-ranking US official to visit Beirut under the new administration. Lebanon
Will waqf expansion strengthen Jordan’s control of Jerusalem holy sites? The Jerusalem Waqf Council is now witnessing changes after years of no activity. With the change of names and an increase in the number of representatives, is the council now more or less representative of the Palestinians? Palestine
Diplomatic gridlock only sure bet for Israel’s next government Whatever it ends up looking like, it's clear that the next Israeli government won’t pursue negotiations with the Palestinians. Israel
Gold industry in Gaza booms amid coronavirus outbreak The gold industry in Gaza has thrived amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in terms of increased production locally and enhanced quality and availability of a variety of gold products and jewelry. Palestine
Israel on high alert after Natanz blast Israel is in a state of alert after the explosion at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility. Israel
Tunisia courts Egypt amid presidential dispute with Islamist Ennahda party Tunisian President Saied Kais recently paid his first visit to Egypt since assuming power in 2019, in what analysts say is a move aimed at cementing relations in the face of the Muslim Brotherhood. Tunisia
