Senator calls for investigation into Saudi Twitter ownership Saudi Prince Alwaleed is the second-largest stakeholder in Elon Musk's Twitter, which has earned him criticism from Sen. Murphy. But the prince’s investment in the company is not new. Gulf
New PRO Memo: Tehran's stock exchange set to decline further amid ongoing unrest Access our latest report on Iran's economic outlook with a one-week free trial. Iran
Turkey blasts Sweden ahead of NATO chief's visit to appease Erdogan Sweden's steps to gain Erdogan's approval appear not to have "cut the ice" thus far. Turkey
Turkey calls on Russia to reconsider Ukraine ‘grain deal’ suspension The Russian personnel stationed at a coordination center set up for the Ukraine grain deal in Istanbul have yet to leave their posts, Turkey says, calling on Moscow to resume the deal. Turkey
Middle East countries must do more to recover, say IMF event panelists While oil producing countries are projected to benefit from a windfall due to high energy prices, for others the coming years "will be more challenging than ever." Gulf
Iraq's new government outlines priorities Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani faces multiple challenges and constituencies to move his agenda. Iraq
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan deny assembling Iranian drones used in Ukraine An interview between a Ukrainian journalist and a Russian Israeli oligarch led to the diplomatic incident. Iran
Israeli cryptocurrency market attempts to catch up with global pace An Israeli crypto firm becomes the first in the country to get a capital markets license. Israel
Iran judiciary calls for end to protests Iran’s judiciary chief is the latest official to call for an end to protests. Iran
Iraq-Iran ties likely to improve under new Iraqi PM Iran played a key role in helping form the new Iraqi government. Iraq
UAE warns against underinvestment in oil, gas at Abu Dhabi conference The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference also features more focus on decarbonization and hydrogen. Gulf
Military assistance to Ukraine becomes Israeli electoral issue Human rights activist and former Israeli minister Nathan Sharansky met last week in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and apologized for being the first Israeli official to come. Israel
