Russian nuclear energy in the Middle East heats up Karen Young In Washington, DC, reporting on regional energy
US touts 'historic breakthrough' on Israel-Lebanon maritime border President Joe Biden called on Lebanon and Israel to now implement the agreement over their long-disputed maritime border. Lebanon
Security forces reportedly fire on crowds as protests rock Kurdish city Iranian security forces have been seen firing indiscriminately into residential neighborhoods in the Kurdish city of Sanandaj, which has hot spot of anti-government protests. Iran
US to 'reevaluate' relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC move The White House has nodded to calls among Democrats in Congress for a reappraisal of Washington's seven decades of support to the kingdom. Washington Connection
Turkey's stance complicates potential peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan By linking Turkey’s normalization with Armenia to a peace settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Erdogan could encourage intransigence on Baku’s part. Turkey
Turkish lawmakers to vote on bill critics say will strangle media Despite international warnings and the opposition’s efforts to kill the controversial bill, the parliament is set to consider Turkey's latest restrictive press law. Turkey
New PRO Memo: Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement to prompt working relations Israel and Lebanon stand to gain much more than just new maritime borders after their recent deal. (access now with a free trial) Iran
Flying cars, 'edible' robots come together at Dubai tech exhibit GITEX brought in more than 4,000 exhibitors from about 170 countries to demonstrate their products and share their knowledge. Gulf
Egypt restricts dollar withdrawals amid liquidity crunch Egypt’s foreign reserves have fallen considerably amid the economic crisis and Russia-Ukraine war. Egypt