Saudi-India economic ties grow closer with mining agreement Saudi Arabia is seeking to boost its mining sector, and India is a natural partner in this endeavor. Gulf
Analysis Islamic Jihad looks to Hezbollah after disastrous Gaza war Also: three dates to watch for in Iran nuclear talks. By Week in Review
KRG responds to Baghad's threat of legal action over oil dispute The federal Iraqi government argues that the autonomous region’s independent oil deals are unconstitutional. Iraq
Israel raises concerns over Iran probe as deal looms The Biden administration told Israel that it won’t pressure the International Atomic Energy Agency to drop its investigation into Iran’s unexplained nuclear material. Iran
Iran-linked attacks on US forces in Syria rekindle Iraq border concerns Tit-for-tat attacks by US and Iran-linked forces in eastern Syria have raised regional tension levels and questions about Iraq’s control of its western border and an area long controlled by Kataib Hezbollah in the center of the country. Iraq
Egypt hosts five-state Arab summit The recent summit hosted by Egypt between the leaders of five Arab countries may serve as a prelude to more joint action on security and economic development. Egypt
Egypt looks further afield for wheat Egypt recently bought 240,000 tons of wheat from Russia directly, as the government continues to work on plans to avert a food crisis and preserve local supplies. Egypt
Israel pours energy into media blitz against looming Iran nuclear deal Israel’s political and security leadership is giving its all in a final media campaign against a renewed nuclear deal with Iran. Israel
Hamas condemns Turkey-Israel normalization Hamas has condemned Turkish-Israeli normalization, which raises questions on its impact on the good Turkey-Hamas relations and the residency of some of its leaders in its territory. Palestine
Israel’s Mossad chief promotes women at top The appointment of two women to very senior positions within the Mossad sends a strong signal to the rest of Israel’s security system that things are changing. Israel
