US warns Taliban to abide by Doha peace agreement Washington has vowed additional strikes in Afghanistan if the Taliban does not move against Al-Qaeda. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
UAE laws clamp down on money laundering, terrorism financing The Emirates recently sanctioned some financial institutions in the country. United Arab Emirates
Middle East reactions: Al-Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US drone strike Saudi Arabia and Israel praised the operation which killed the Al-Qaeda leader; a Syrian jihadist group appeared to offer condolences. Syria
Armenia clings to Turkish peace talks to avert war with Azerbaijan Erdogan has made it clear that progress in the talks is contingent on progress on Armenia’s negotiations for a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. Turkey
Latest PRO Memo: OPEC+ faces critical decision on next moves In a new PRO memo, Karen Young dissects the difficult decision ahead for OPEC+ regarding their 2016 production agreement. Gulf
Israeli army on alert after arrest of Islamic Jihad senior official The IDF has reopened some of the roads blocked off near Gaza, but soldiers remain ready for trouble. Israel
Syria, Iran condemn Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan China is a close ally of both countries but has also made economic inroads recently with US partners in the Middle East. Iran
Iran vows response to US sanctions, ramps up enrichment In response to new US sanctions, Iran has announced its capability to develop atomic weapons. Iran
Lapid’s legacy to include better relations between Israel, Jordan First as foreign minister, and then as prime minister, Yair Lapid identified rehabilitating commercial and diplomatic ties with Jordan as top priority for Israel. Israel
Lavender ecotourism throws lifeline to rural Lebanese villages As Lebanon experiences a tourism hike this summer, rural villages and attractions hope to draw tourists away from the capital with the help of ecotourism companies. A day spent discovering lavender in the south is one example. Lebanon
Palestinians alarmed by lawlessness in West Bank A state of insecurity has become widespread in the West Bank, raising fears among Palestinians of the uncertain future that awaits them. Palestine
