Iraqi Kurdistan PM discusses disputes with Iraq's Sudani A high-ranking Kurdish delegation led by Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with officials in Baghdad over energy, security and finance disputes — but no resolution is expected. Iraq
Syrian refugees in Turkey watch uneasily as Erdogan warms to Assad Syrians in Turkey are wary of losing refuge as the Turkish President eyes dialogue with Assad Turkey
Western allies join US' experimental drone task force in Middle East Task Force 59 is now fully operationally capable, Fifth Fleet commander Vice Adm. Brad Cooper told an audience of Navy personnel in Washington on Tuesday. Gulf
Can Ronaldo live with girlfriend in conservative Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia does not allow non-married couples to live together, though laws and customs have relaxed in some respects. Gulf
Indian-led consortium completes purchase of Haifa Port The privatization of the port in northern Israel has been in the works since 2018. Israel
Negev Forum highlights Arab military, economic cooperation with Israel A steering meeting of the Negev Forum wrapped up in Abu Dhabi Tuesday with wide participation but notable absences by Jordan and the Palestinian Authority. Gulf
Iran doubles down, rolls out tougher hijab punishments The new set of orders appear to be a message to protesters that the Islamic Republic is making no retreats in the face of months-long nationwide protests. Iran
Breaking | Last Updated: January 10, 2023, 9:54 am US Navy seizes load of rifles smuggled from Iran to Yemen Navy officials say the sea drones deployed by the Fifth Fleet's experimental Task Force 59 are contributing to their ability to monitor Middle Eastern waterways, but won't credit the units with enabling any specific seizures just yet. Gulf